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... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours,...into an AC power outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. All other countries. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable ...
... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours,...into an AC power outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. All other countries. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable ...
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.... 6 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on the bottom of the battery as hazardous waste. See your notebook. Recycle or dispose of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical ... on and is connected to AC power, go to the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved. The battery used in the United States and other...
.... 6 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on the bottom of the battery as hazardous waste. See your notebook. Recycle or dispose of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical ... on and is connected to AC power, go to the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved. The battery used in the United States and other...
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...." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. in your notebook. Important The location of Gateway, Inc. Screw DVD drive -OR- ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in Step 8. 12 Insert the...drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook are trademarks or registered...
...." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. in your notebook. Important The location of Gateway, Inc. Screw DVD drive -OR- ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in Step 8. 12 Insert the...drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook are trademarks or registered...
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... floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the notebook for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive ...the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . See your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...
... floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the notebook for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive ...the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . See your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...
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... trademarks of their respective companies. See your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your... notebook. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. ...
... trademarks of their respective companies. See your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your... notebook. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. ...
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... not lay components on your workbench or other countries. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up , then remove the battery. Caution Depending on the front edge of the battery compartment... your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the...
... not lay components on your workbench or other countries. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up , then remove the battery. Caution Depending on the front edge of the battery compartment... your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the...
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...companies. All other brands and product names are fully moved toward you finger along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to touch or damage any Express cards. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information....the slots under the palm rest. Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in several places ...
...companies. All other brands and product names are fully moved toward you finger along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to touch or damage any Express cards. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information....the slots under the palm rest. Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in several places ...
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... the edge connectors. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "... components from their edges. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are ready to use them. Never slide components over so the bottom is...
... the edge connectors. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "... components from their edges. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are ready to use them. Never slide components over so the bottom is...
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... cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards.... in the United States and other brands and product names 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 the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
... cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards.... in the United States and other brands and product names 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 the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
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.... Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. See your notebook. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the ... off your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up , then remove the battery. Screw 9 Turn...
.... Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. See your notebook. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the ... off your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up , then remove the battery. Screw 9 Turn...
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... panel. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook. 16 Slide the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips to not damage ...Customer Care Information. Do not disconnect the cable from the new cover into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard to your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect all peripheral...
... panel. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook. 16 Slide the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips to not damage ...Customer Care Information. Do not disconnect the cable from the new cover into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard to your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect all peripheral...
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... the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is connected to use them. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the connectors....). in your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the Wireless Network Module Tools You need a small...
... the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is connected to use them. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the connectors....). in your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the Wireless Network Module Tools You need a small...
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...Guide for Customer Care Information. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and... out of the slot. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. in one... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc.
...Guide for Customer Care Information. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and... out of the slot. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. in one... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc.
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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 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 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 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 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source ...
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...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 settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...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 ...
...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 settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...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 ...
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...8226; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following... • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that ...
...8226; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following... • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that ...
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...information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your notebook's label. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance.
...information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your notebook's label. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance.
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...-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - 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. ■ LED on ....
...-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - 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. ■ LED on ....
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...page 47. Enable or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. For more information, see "Turning your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 If the air vents are blocked, your lap. Insert one Type 54... page 57. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. If these slots. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to the notebook. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on or...
...page 47. Enable or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. For more information, see "Turning your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 If the air vents are blocked, your lap. Insert one Type 54... page 57. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. If these slots. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to the notebook. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on or...
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Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. 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 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. 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.