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... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . See your notebook may be of your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. in...the bottom of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must ...
... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . See your notebook may be of your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. in...the bottom of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must ...
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.... Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is turned on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn...
.... Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is turned on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn...
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... a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags...cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All rights reserved. Important The location of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Make sure that...
... a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags...cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All rights reserved. Important The location of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Make sure that...
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...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to a bare metal part of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." ..." in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static ...
...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to a bare metal part of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." ..." in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static ...
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...network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries.... All rights reserved. As part of Gateway, Inc. Important The location of their respective companies. Screw Screw Screw ...
...network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries.... All rights reserved. As part of Gateway, Inc. Important The location of their respective companies. Screw Screw Screw ...
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...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Screw 9 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . 12 Pull the cover off... object. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from the cover or notebook. Caution Depending on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component....
...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Screw 9 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . 12 Pull the cover off... object. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from the cover or notebook. Caution Depending on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component....
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...the front edge of the keyboard to lock the connector in place. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward the back of your notebook with the space bar toward you finger along the front edge of the...palm rest. Be careful not to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect all the way across ...is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Press down until it is correctly mounted when you can run you . 18 Make sure ...
...the front edge of the keyboard to lock the connector in place. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward the back of your notebook with the space bar toward you finger along the front edge of the...palm rest. Be careful not to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect all the way across ...is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Press down until it is correctly mounted when you can run you . 18 Make sure ...
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... the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other grounded connection. ... Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before ...
... the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other grounded connection. ... Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before ...
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...in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards.... Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a 30-degree angle ...
...in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards.... Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a 30-degree angle ...
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...top is connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Caution The cover is facing up ..., then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of your workbench or other countries. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to a bare...
...top is connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Caution The cover is facing up ..., then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of your workbench or other countries. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to a bare...
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... twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it is connected to lock the connector in place. Press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into the connector, then slide the brown clips to your... into the slots under the palm rest. The keyboard should be damaged when you so it lies keys-down on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard into their respective companies.
... twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it is connected to lock the connector in place. Press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into the connector, then slide the brown clips to your... into the slots under the palm rest. The keyboard should be damaged when you so it lies keys-down on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard into their respective companies.
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... bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC...Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
... bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC...Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
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.... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. in one direction. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all...-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc.
.... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. in one direction. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all...-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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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... location. 2 For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide. CHAPTER 1: About...
... location. 2 For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide. CHAPTER 1: About...
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... of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom ...of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown...
... of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom ...of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown...
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...Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is on - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - 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. Battery is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is in speakers are turned off - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED ...
...Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is on - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - 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. Battery is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is in speakers are turned off - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED ...
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... radio on or off " on commercial aircraft. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. If the air vents are blocked, your...and removing an Express Card" on or off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide ...
... radio on or off " on commercial aircraft. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. If the air vents are blocked, your...and removing an Express Card" on or off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide ...
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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.