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... notebook. All other countries. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on . All rights reserved...
... notebook. All other countries. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on . All rights reserved...
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...Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold...electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your workbench or other ...
...Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold...electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your workbench or other ...
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...the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • ..., then remove it 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 surface. • Wear a ...
...the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • ..., then remove it 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 surface. • Wear a ...
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...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 dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...the optional keyboard cover screw from the cover or notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the outside of their edges. Replacing the keyboard...
...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 dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...the optional keyboard cover screw from the cover or notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the outside of their edges. Replacing the keyboard...
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...and moving parts, 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 a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your workbench or other brands and product ..."Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Warning To avoid exposure to replace a memory module.
...and moving parts, 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 a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your workbench or other brands and product ..."Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Warning To avoid exposure to replace a memory module.
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...: 1 Follow the guidelines 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 notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn... foam. • Remove components from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips...
...: 1 Follow the guidelines 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 notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn... foam. • Remove components from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips...
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...safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery... before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ...
...safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery... before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ...
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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... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting ...
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... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting ...
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... Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port.
... Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port.
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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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...fully charge. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook on page 68. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is ...not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery.
...fully charge. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook on page 68. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is ...not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery.
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... turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into...notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting...
... turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into...notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting...
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... and restart your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. ...
... and restart your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. ...
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...For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 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. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom...and remove any slot. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules).
...For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 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. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom...and remove any slot. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules).
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www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices ...connected to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information...
www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices ...connected to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information...
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...an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it on AC power • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Your notebook is not working on . • Make sure ...that your AC power adapter is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on recalibrating your notebook for instructions. Replace any damaged ...
...an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it on AC power • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Your notebook is not working on . • Make sure ...that your AC power adapter is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on recalibrating your notebook for instructions. Replace any damaged ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 airplane power adapters 63 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 30, 41..., 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 airplane power adapters 63 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 30, 41..., 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving...
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... 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 152 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
... 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 152 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
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Index model number 3, 80 modem cable 7, 20 connecting 20, 21 dial-up 21, 78 DSL 7, 20 international adapter 78 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 127 monitor adding external 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting external 138 using 28 ... PDA memory cards 55 peripheral devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72
Index model number 3, 80 modem cable 7, 20 connecting 20, 21 dial-up 21, 78 DSL 7, 20 international adapter 78 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 127 monitor adding external 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting external 138 using 28 ... PDA memory cards 55 peripheral devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72
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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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...