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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9... 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 problems 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9... 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 problems 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting...
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... on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 21. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. 10 Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Back CHAPTER...
... on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 21. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. 10 Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Back CHAPTER...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
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...even after being charged for the battery to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Caution Make sure that you use your notebook or one of the same ... was shipped to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 68. You should use the AC adapter right away to you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. Replace the power...
...even after being charged for the battery to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Caution Make sure that you use your notebook or one of the same ... was shipped to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 68. You should use the AC adapter right away to you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. Replace the power...
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... Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the...'s power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
... Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the...'s power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
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... discharge" on page 67. 101 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 100. 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small...). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
... discharge" on page 67. 101 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 100. 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small...). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
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... discharge" on page 87. 2 Back up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 105 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows...
... discharge" on page 87. 2 Back up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 105 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows...
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...with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it is not working correctly. For instructions on ...battery power • Check the power management settings. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. www.gateway.com Caution If your notebook was a member of a domain before you join a workgroup, it on. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. You ...
...with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it is not working correctly. For instructions on ...battery power • Check the power management settings. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. www.gateway.com Caution If your notebook was a member of a domain before you join a workgroup, it on. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. You ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 76 airplane power adapters 63 application key 28 arrow keys 28 audio adjusting volume 31, 44 back button 30, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 31, 40,...button 30, 40 stop button 30, 40 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 31 volume up button 31 audio CD cleaning 85 inserting 53 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 84 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 ...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 76 airplane power adapters 63 application key 28 arrow keys 28 audio adjusting volume 31, 44 back button 30, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 31, 40,...button 30, 40 stop button 30, 40 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 31 volume up button 31 audio CD cleaning 85 inserting 53 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 84 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 ...
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... 85 case 83 CD 85 DVD 85 150 keyboard 83 LCD panel 84 notebook exterior 83 screen 84 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 27 external monitor 58 keyboard 27 mouse 38 printer 57 projector 58...
... 85 case 83 CD 85 DVD 85 150 keyboard 83 LCD panel 84 notebook exterior 83 screen 84 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 27 external monitor 58 keyboard 27 mouse 38 printer 57 projector 58...
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Index modem cable 7, 22 connecting 21, 22 dial-up 21, 76 DSL 7, 22 international adapter 76 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 124 monitor adding external 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting external 136 using 29 ... peripheral devices 57 Plug and Play devices USB support for 57 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 71, 73 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 29 changing modes 71 changing plans 71 connector 10, 18 conserving...
Index modem cable 7, 22 connecting 21, 22 dial-up 21, 76 DSL 7, 22 international adapter 76 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 124 monitor adding external 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting external 136 using 29 ... peripheral devices 57 Plug and Play devices USB support for 57 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 71, 73 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 29 changing modes 71 changing plans 71 connector 10, 18 conserving...
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...for Customer Care Information. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The replacement cord ...be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can ...
...for Customer Care Information. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The replacement cord ...be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can ...
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... trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static ... see "Changing Batteries" 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at ...
... trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static ... see "Changing Batteries" 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at ...
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.... Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing...
.... Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing...
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...avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages 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 antistatic bags because ...inside your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with a K. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components...
...avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages 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 antistatic bags because ...inside your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with a K. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components...
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... Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages 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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your ...
... Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages 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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your ...
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Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. 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 extremely sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the bottom of the... your notebook over so the top is facing up . 12 Pull the cover 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist...
Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. 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 extremely sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the bottom of the... your notebook over so the top is facing up . 12 Pull the cover 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist...
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... Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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. See ...Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages 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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ...
... Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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. See ...Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages 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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ...
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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) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10
... (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10