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Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old ...your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to the hard drive bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important The location of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- in Step 10. 18 Replace the ... cards. As part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc.
Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old ...your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to the hard drive bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important The location of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- in Step 10. 18 Replace the ... cards. As part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc.
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...is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. ...to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery...
...is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. ...to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery...
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... flat all the way across . You may need to press down until it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your notebook over...the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable ...
... flat all the way across . You may need to press down until it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your notebook over...the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable ...
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... Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the... left end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, ...
... Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the... left end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, ...
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... in Step 8. 26 Replace the screw removed in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Be careful to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn...cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other components. Caution If the cover is connected to press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. All rights reserved. Clip Clip 17 Remove the old cover. 18 Make sure the brown ...
... in Step 8. 26 Replace the screw removed in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Be careful to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn...cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other components. Caution If the cover is connected to press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. All rights reserved. Clip Clip 17 Remove the old cover. 18 Make sure the brown ...
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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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...Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. 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 ...available with the media. HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 Memory card reader Insert a...
...Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. 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 ...available with the media. HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 Memory card reader Insert a...
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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. 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. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9
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. 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. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9
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...more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 74. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 37. 12 Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power ... amplified speakers are not plugged in. 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 ...
...more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 74. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 37. 12 Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power ... amplified speakers are not plugged in. 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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Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. 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 For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 31.
Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. 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 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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... of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of time.
... of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of time.
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.... • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the... and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of your elbow. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to provide extra back support.
.... • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the... and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of your elbow. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to provide extra back support.
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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. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the...
... 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. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the...
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Important If for about five seconds, then release it . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook. The notebook ...
Important If for about five seconds, then release it . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook. The notebook ...
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The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Hard drive is not in use . ■ LED blinking - Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num ...; LED off . ■ LED on - A ■ LED off - Drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is turned 1 on . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is turned on .
The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Hard drive is not in use . ■ LED blinking - Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num ...; LED off . ■ LED on - A ■ LED off - Drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is turned 1 on . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is turned on .
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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. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys ... using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB...
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. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys ... using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB...
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... the cursor to the beginning of a document. Application key Press this key to the end of a line, to shortcut menus and help . www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document, or to open help assistants in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu...
... the cursor to the beginning of a document. Application key Press this key to the end of a line, to shortcut menus and help . www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document, or to open help assistants in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu...