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...Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- All other countries. Important The location of... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 14 Place the new drive, label ...
...Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- All other countries. Important The location of... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 14 Place the new drive, label ...
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.... Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected to replace the keyboard. Caution Depending on the front edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it in a safe place...
.... Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected to replace the keyboard. Caution Depending on the front edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it in a safe place...
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...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard into place. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is correctly... mounted when you can run you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clips. ...
...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard into place. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is correctly... mounted when you can run you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clips. ...
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... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to use them in a safe place. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up. 12 Pull the cover...or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to not damage the LCD panel. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or ...
... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to use them in a safe place. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up. 12 Pull the cover...or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to not damage the LCD panel. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or ...
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...fully moved toward you so it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in place. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The cable is correctly oriented if it lies keys-down on... the front edge of the keyboard into place. Caution If the cover is flat all the way across . See your ...
...fully moved toward you so it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in place. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The cable is correctly oriented if it lies keys-down on... the front edge of the keyboard into place. Caution If the cover is flat all the way across . See your ...
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... 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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Using the status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 i
... 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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Using the status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 i
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed...
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... Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable or DSL 127 Modem (dial-up 127 Mouse 130 Networks (wired 131 Networks... (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
... Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable or DSL 127 Modem (dial-up 127 Mouse 130 Networks (wired 131 Networks... (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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... a high definition television, into this jack. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet...
... a high definition television, into this jack. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet...
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For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
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... audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 26. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on... volume control. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 37. 12 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description...
... audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 26. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on... volume control. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 37. 12 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description...
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For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security.
For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security.
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... dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting...
... dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting...
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... you use your notebook on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your head vertical while looking at the screen. Warning Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to focus on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. CHAPTER...
... you use your notebook on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your head vertical while looking at the screen. Warning Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to focus on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. CHAPTER...
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www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • ... arms are in a relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety of your elbow. You can use the keyboard and touchpad. Sitting at or slightly below the level of tasks. 17 Sit with your back straight so your torso or neck... your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your ...
www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • ... arms are in a relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety of your elbow. You can use the keyboard and touchpad. Sitting at or slightly below the level of tasks. 17 Sit with your back straight so your torso or neck... your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your ...
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... more information on using Windows, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 74. 3 If you can run programs and search for its setup instructions...
... more information on using Windows, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 74. 3 If you can run programs and search for its setup instructions...
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... arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The notebook turns off : 1. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to turn off , then turns on your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your...
... arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The notebook turns off : 1. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to turn off , then turns on your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your...
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.... ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Drive is used. Hard drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . ■ LED blinking - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is being accessed. 25 A ■ LED off - The status indicators are on... on . ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned 1 on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Numeric keypad is turned off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
.... ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Drive is used. Hard drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . ■ LED blinking - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is being accessed. 25 A ■ LED off - The status indicators are on... on . ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned 1 on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Numeric keypad is turned off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
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... the numeric keypad. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 26 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer...
... the numeric keypad. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 26 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer...
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... the page, down , right, or left. 27 Press FN+ 1 to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of keys. For...
... the page, down , right, or left. 27 Press FN+ 1 to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of keys. For...