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... AC power outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on : • Unplug the adapter from your Reference Guide for Customer... the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Contact...
... AC power outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on : • Unplug the adapter from your Reference Guide for Customer... the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Contact...
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.... See your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to... Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for Customer Care Information. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook for your notebook over so the bottom is facing...
.... See your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to... Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for Customer Care Information. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook for your notebook over so the bottom is facing...
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...your notebook. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. Important The location of the ...notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over . 13 Connect the ...
...your notebook. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. Important The location of the ...notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over . 13 Connect the ...
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...touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam... and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection...
...touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam... and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection...
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...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, ...-screen instructions. See your notebook. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. Screw Screw Screw...
...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, ...-screen instructions. See your notebook. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. Screw Screw Screw...
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... information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can ...See the label on your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. 1 8 With a small Phillips ...
... information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can ...See the label on your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. 1 8 With a small Phillips ...
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...toward you finger along the front edge of their corresponding slots. You may need to press down on the cover in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across . Be careful to lock the connector in place. The cover ...into the slots under the palm rest. Press down on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is correctly mounted when you can run you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered...
...toward you finger along the front edge of their corresponding slots. You may need to press down on the cover in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across . Be careful to lock the connector in place. The cover ...into the slots under the palm rest. Press down on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is correctly mounted when you can run you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered...
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...regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, ...then remove it to use them. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready to a ...
...regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, ...then remove it to use them. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready to a ...
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... memory slot. Clip 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of...
... memory slot. Clip 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of...
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...to your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook ... • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of your workbench or other grounded connection. •...
...to your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook ... • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of your workbench or other grounded connection. •...
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... it is correctly mounted when you can run you so it clicks in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007... if it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it lies keys-down on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Press down on the front edge of the keyboard into the connector, then slide the brown clips to ... cover is flat all the way across . See your notebook. in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook could be flat all the way across .
... it is correctly mounted when you can run you so it clicks in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007... if it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it lies keys-down on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Press down on the front edge of the keyboard into the connector, then slide the brown clips to ... cover is flat all the way across . See your notebook. in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook could be flat all the way across .
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... notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the connectors. Note which color cable is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components... other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn...
... notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the connectors. Note which color cable is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components... other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn...
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...11. 16 Reattach the antenna cables to the connectors. 17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines ...network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
...11. 16 Reattach the antenna cables to the connectors. 17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines ...network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
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... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
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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 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...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 software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...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 software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (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
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (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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... Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Notebook is on - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Front... CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is in ...
... Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Notebook is on - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Front... CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is in ...
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... page 67. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 103. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on ...page 107. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description...
... page 67. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 103. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on ...page 107. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description...
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... shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter.... The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Caution Make sure that...
... shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter.... The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Caution Make sure that...
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Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the ...+F1 to toggle the status lights on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the...
Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the ...+F1 to toggle the status lights on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the...