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... 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 the bottom of their respective companies. The AC adapter has dangerous ... adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook may be of...
... 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 the bottom of their respective companies. The AC adapter has dangerous ... adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook may be of...
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...into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Warning Danger of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or ...registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. ...
...into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Warning Danger of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or ...registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. ...
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...grounded object. 9 Slide the battery out of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid ...the DVD drive to your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 8 Slide the battery lock to replace the DVD drive. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines...
...grounded object. 9 Slide the battery out of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid ...the DVD drive to your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 8 Slide the battery lock to replace the DVD drive. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines...
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... bay. 13 Replace the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 14 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into the drive bay. Replacing the DVD drive 11 Carefully slide the drive out of... the drive bay. 2 12 Slide the new DVD drive into place. 15 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 16 Turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices...
... bay. 13 Replace the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 14 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into the drive bay. Replacing the DVD drive 11 Carefully slide the drive out of... the drive bay. 2 12 Slide the new DVD drive into place. 15 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 16 Turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices...
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...trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other countries. Hard drive bay Preventing ...battery out of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to replace the hard drive. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway...
...trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other countries. Hard drive bay Preventing ...battery out of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to replace the hard drive. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway...
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... network cable 25 Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. As part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn your notebook. 26 When the prompt ..."Press any key to boot from the old drive. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important ...
... network cable 25 Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. As part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn your notebook. 26 When the prompt ..."Press any key to boot from the old drive. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important ...
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...electronics stores) and attach it up . 7 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Caution Depending on your notebook and unplug the... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines...
...electronics stores) and attach it up . 7 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Caution Depending on your notebook and unplug the... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines...
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...insert the cable into the connector, then slide the brown clips to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 16 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then... countries. Replacing the keyboard 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it snaps into place. 28 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 29 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is correctly mounted when you try to touch or damage any Express...
...insert the cable into the connector, then slide the brown clips to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 16 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then... countries. Replacing the keyboard 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it snaps into place. 28 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 29 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is correctly mounted when you try to touch or damage any Express...
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... Information. All rights reserved. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics...respective companies. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. ...
... Information. All rights reserved. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics...respective companies. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. ...
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All rights reserved. Clip 16 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 17 Turn your notebook until the module tilts upward. 12 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it can only be ... module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. 14 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 15 Slide the battery into your notebook over. 18 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 19 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards....
All rights reserved. Clip 16 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 17 Turn your notebook until the module tilts upward. 12 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it can only be ... module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. 14 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 15 Slide the battery into your notebook over. 18 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 19 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards....
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... components in your notebook. Be careful to use them in a safe place. Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008...Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of...
... components in your notebook. Be careful to use them in a safe place. Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008...Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of...
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... is connected to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in several places until it snaps into place. 28 Slide the battery lock to seat the retaining tabs into the connector, then lower the brown clip to not damage the LCD panel. The cover is correctly .... All rights reserved. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook. 17 Lift the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clip off of Gateway, Inc. Do not disconnect the cable from the new cover into their respective companies. Clip 18 Remove the old cover. 19 Insert the cable ...
... is connected to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in several places until it snaps into place. 28 Slide the battery lock to seat the retaining tabs into the connector, then lower the brown clip to not damage the LCD panel. The cover is correctly .... All rights reserved. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook. 17 Lift the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clip off of Gateway, Inc. Do not disconnect the cable from the new cover into their respective companies. Clip 18 Remove the old cover. 19 Insert the cable ...
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... facing up,. 7 Slide the battery lock to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw 10 Lift the wireless network bay cover, then remove it to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of their respective companies. ...the three wireless network bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge...
... facing up,. 7 Slide the battery lock to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw 10 Lift the wireless network bay cover, then remove it to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of their respective companies. ...the three wireless network bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge...
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... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace ...Module 2 11 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Note which color cable is keyed so it into place. 21 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 22 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information...
... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace ...Module 2 11 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Note which color cable is keyed so it into place. 21 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 22 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information...
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... on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced...for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 ...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced...for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 ...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
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...Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Notebook is very low. 6 Battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - .... Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone...
...Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Notebook is very low. 6 Battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - .... Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone...
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... is not plugged into AC power. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Changing...
... is not plugged into AC power. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Changing...
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... Connect the power cord to be recalibrated. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC ...adapter or your notebook may be much shorter than you expect. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Caution Make sure that you use...
... Connect the power cord to be recalibrated. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC ...adapter or your notebook may be much shorter than you expect. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Caution Make sure that you use...