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...cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off. • Make sure ...other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks ...
...cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off. • Make sure ...other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks ...
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... are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7...notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing...
... are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7...notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing...
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...and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9...important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery ...
...and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9...important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery ...
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... under the left end of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Warning To avoid exposure...
... under the left end of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Warning To avoid exposure...
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... companies. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable...guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
... companies. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable...guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
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... is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them in the United States and ... small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare...
... is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them in the United States and ... small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare...
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...when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of your notebook... replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot...
...when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of your notebook... replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... desk and chair 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... desk and chair 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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... connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem...
... connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
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...of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. ...be damaged. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. For information on...
...of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. ...be damaged. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. For information on...
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...does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug ...the power cord into your notebook can increase to AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status...
...does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug ...the power cord into your notebook can increase to AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status...
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...screen, press F2. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to recalibrate your battery. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you the progress. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press... [Esc] key to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS...
...screen, press F2. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to recalibrate your battery. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you the progress. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press... [Esc] key to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS...
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...next to turn off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the... more information about using your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 81. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD...
...next to turn off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the... more information about using your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 81. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD...
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... discharge" on page 71. 107 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any... module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
... discharge" on page 71. 107 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any... module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
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... discharge" on page 92. 2 Back up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 111 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows...
... discharge" on page 92. 2 Back up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 111 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows...
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...For instructions on inserting your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on recalibrating your password Make sure that the surge protector is fully ... return your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Power Your notebook is not working correctly. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge...
...For instructions on inserting your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on recalibrating your password Make sure that the surge protector is fully ... return your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Power Your notebook is not working correctly. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
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... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 154 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 154 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
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...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 ...
...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 ...