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...network, you can set up your wireless computers. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end ...the router to the DSL or cable modem and is the latest advance in computer communication. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to communicate. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack...
...network, you can set up your wireless computers. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end ...the router to the DSL or cable modem and is the latest advance in computer communication. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to communicate. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack...
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... information. • Contact your access point. Help For more information, see the network name, but you set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about wireless network security...
... information. • Contact your access point. Help For more information, see the network name, but you set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about wireless network security...
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... accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are difficult to see, or if the mouse is difficult to control. Changing accessibility settings Your notebook can be a powerful tool, but it more easily.
... accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are difficult to see, or if the mouse is difficult to control. Changing accessibility settings Your notebook can be a powerful tool, but it more easily.
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... Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Control Description ■ Click (Change display brightness settings for your power plan) to open the Sound dialog box and modify your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Drag the brightness slider to adjust the brightness ... of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan. For more information about adjusting the power plan, see your speaker and microphone settings. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. You can...
... Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Control Description ■ Click (Change display brightness settings for your power plan) to open the Sound dialog box and modify your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Drag the brightness slider to adjust the brightness ... of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan. For more information about adjusting the power plan, see your speaker and microphone settings. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. You can...
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...label on . Technical Support See the label on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to toggle the status lights on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. in . • Press FN+F1 to the AC... adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the ...
...label on . Technical Support See the label on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to toggle the status lights on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. in . • Press FN+F1 to the AC... adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the ...
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... notebook. All rights reserved. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of ...or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Recycle or dispose of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information....
... notebook. All rights reserved. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of ...or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Recycle or dispose of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information....
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.... Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 ...and replace any Express and memory cards. 19 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc.
.... Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 ...and replace any Express and memory cards. 19 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc.
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...See your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on the bottom of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical ...trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. As part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your notebook...
...See your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on the bottom of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical ...trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. As part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your notebook...
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...mounted when you can run your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on the bottom ...connector, then slide the brown clips to close the LCD panel. 24 Close the LCD panel. 25 Turn your notebook over . 30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 31 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other countries. Press down on your notebook with the space ...
...mounted when you can run your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on the bottom ...connector, then slide the brown clips to close the LCD panel. 24 Close the LCD panel. 25 Turn your notebook over . 30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 31 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other countries. Press down on your notebook with the space ...
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...memory module until 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 clip at a 30-degree angle and press it into place. Clip 16 Slide ...outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it snaps into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. See your notebook over. 18 Connect ...
...memory module until 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 clip at a 30-degree angle and press it into place. Clip 16 Slide ...outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it snaps into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. See your notebook over. 18 Connect ...
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...palm rest. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2.... See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel to close the LCD panel. 24 Close the LCD panel. 25 Turn your notebook over . 30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, ...
...palm rest. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2.... See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel to close the LCD panel. 24 Close the LCD panel. 25 Turn your notebook over . 30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, ...
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See your notebook over. 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices ... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in Step 13. 18 Reattach the antenna cables to...14 Pull the module out of the slot. 12 Move the antenna cables out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 13 Remove the screw(s) securing the wireless network...
See your notebook over. 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices ... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in Step 13. 18 Reattach the antenna cables to...14 Pull the module out of the slot. 12 Move the antenna cables out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 13 Remove the screw(s) securing the wireless network...
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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 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6...Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 23 Starting your notebook ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6...Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 23 Starting your notebook ...
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... 62 Viewing the display 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
... 62 Viewing the display 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 settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook ... . 81 Packing your notebook 82 Traveling by air 82 Dial-up modem 82 Radio frequency wireless connections 83 Files 83 Security 84 Power 85 Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook ...
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 settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook ... . 81 Packing your notebook 82 Traveling by air 82 Dial-up modem 82 Radio frequency wireless connections 83 Files 83 Security 84 Power 85 Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook ...
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... Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (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...
... Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (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...
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...fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is off when...plugged into this jack. Battery is on - Notebook is malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is very low. 6
...fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is off when...plugged into this jack. Battery is on - Notebook is malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is very low. 6
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... more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable... lock to this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63.
... more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable... lock to this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63.
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.... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 111. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 2. 11 Hard drive bay The hard drive... is not plugged into AC power. 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.
.... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 111. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 2. 11 Hard drive bay The hard drive... is not plugged into AC power. 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.
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... Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. You can also configure the power button for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features... of CDs and DVDs. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 29. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 78. For more information, see "...
... Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. You can also configure the power button for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features... of CDs and DVDs. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 29. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 78. For more information, see "...