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As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 14 Place the new ... Guide for Customer Care Information. 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 Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then...
As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 14 Place the new ... Guide for Customer Care Information. 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 Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then...
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... • Always hold components by a cable. Do not disconnect the cable from the inside of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it up. 12 Pull the cover off your notebook are ready to static... by their edges. in a safe place. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard. All other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid...
... • Always hold components by a cable. Do not disconnect the cable from the inside of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it up. 12 Pull the cover off your notebook are ready to static... by their edges. in a safe place. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard. All other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid...
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... screw removed in Step 8. 26 Replace the screw removed in the United States and other components. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for ... several places until it clicks in Step 13. 22 Replace the keyboard cover. Be careful to touch or damage any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard to press down on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel....
... screw removed in Step 8. 26 Replace the screw removed in the United States and other components. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for ... several places until it clicks in Step 13. 22 Replace the keyboard cover. Be careful to touch or damage any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard to press down on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel....
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... in a safe place. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. See your notebook by their antistatic bags only when you are ready to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and...
... in a safe place. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. See your notebook by their antistatic bags only when you are ready to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and...
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... front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their respective companies. The cover is correctly mounted when you ... cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect all the way across . Technical Support See the label on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Be careful not to touch or damage any...
... front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their respective companies. The cover is correctly mounted when you ... cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect all the way across . Technical Support See the label on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Be careful not to touch or damage any...
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... 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 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15 Working...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 Key types 27 i
... 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 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15 Working...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 Key types 27 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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..." on page 55. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack Plug... into this optional jack. HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20....
..." on page 55. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack Plug... into this optional jack. HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20....
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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. 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. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
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. 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. 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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... You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the... control playback of CDs and DVDs. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Optional multimedia panel Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Optionalfingerprint Touchpad reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information on configuring ...
... You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the... control playback of CDs and DVDs. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Optional multimedia panel Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Optionalfingerprint Touchpad reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information on configuring ...
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www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. 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. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 31.
www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. 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. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 31.
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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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... hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to protect your legs. • Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is no higher than eye level. 16 Instead, place your legs. If you can block your...
... hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to protect your legs. • Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is no higher than eye level. 16 Instead, place your legs. If you can block your...
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... computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the... support. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of your elbow. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs....
... computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the... support. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of your elbow. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs....
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... information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. From that came with each device for files. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your online User Guide. 22 For more information on...
... information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. From that came with each device for files. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your online User Guide. 22 For more information on...
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... the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to close unresponsive programs on again...
... the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to close unresponsive programs on again...
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... when a drive is being accessed. ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is being used . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is...
... when a drive is being accessed. ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is being used . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is...
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... to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. 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 keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can...
... to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. 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 keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can...
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www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Function keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, ...
www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Function keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, ...