8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 55
.... Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front 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 wireless computers. Wireless Ethernet... a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you like. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through...
.... Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front 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 wireless computers. Wireless Ethernet... a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you like. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through...
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 3
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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... desk and chair 19 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 ...
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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... desk and chair 19 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 ...
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 18
... Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional...
... Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional...
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 25
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 28
... not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may need to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes...
... not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may need to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes...
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 29
... Care at the location shown on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 For more information, see "Front" on the Customer Care label. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall ...
... Care at the location shown on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 For more information, see "Front" on the Customer Care label. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall ...
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 80
..., then press ENTER. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your battery. The entire process takes several hours. CHAPTER 5: Managing...
..., then press ENTER. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your battery. The entire process takes several hours. CHAPTER 5: Managing...
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 115
... slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow ... 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable...
... slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow ... 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable...
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 119
... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway... page 92. 2 Back up any Express cards. 111 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway... page 92. 2 Back up any Express cards. 111 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 145
.... • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on... page 70. • Make sure that the battery is very secure, with no easy way to room temperature. 137 www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not ...
.... • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on... page 70. • Make sure that the battery is very secure, with no easy way to room temperature. 137 www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not ...
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 161
Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 162
... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 154 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 154 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
Page 166
Index adding external 63 color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting external 140 using 31 using external 66 mouse connecting 41 troubleshooting 132 USB port 7, 9 moving pointer 41 screen objects 42 MP3 player memory cards 59 multimedia adjusting volume 49 using DVD ... peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector 10, ...
Index adding external 63 color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting external 140 using 31 using external 66 mouse connecting 41 troubleshooting 132 USB port 7, 9 moving pointer 41 screen objects 42 MP3 player memory cards 59 multimedia adjusting volume 49 using DVD ... peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector 10, ...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
Page 1
...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All other countries. The ... damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. in . • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery charge...
...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All other countries. The ... damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. in . • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery charge...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
Page 3
... sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 10 Remove the screw that the DVD drive is facing up. 8 Slide the battery lock to your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and...the inside your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist...
... sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 10 Remove the screw that the DVD drive is facing up. 8 Slide the battery lock to your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and...the inside your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
Page 5
...and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and...edges. Locating Components 1 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components...
...and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and...edges. Locating Components 1 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
Page 7
...the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ...or notebook. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Technical Support See the ...
...the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ...or notebook. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Technical Support See the ...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
Page 9
...of your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Never slide components over so the bottom ...ESD). 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 replace a memory module. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace ...
...of your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Never slide components over so the bottom ...ESD). 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 replace a memory module. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace ...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
Page 11
...the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 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... floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard screw hole is connected to your notebook are ready to the unlocked position, then slide the battery...
...the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 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... floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard screw hole is connected to your notebook are ready to the unlocked position, then slide the battery...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
Page 13
... 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 the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up,. 7 Slide ...Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your workbench or other countries. All rights reserved. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
... 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 the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up,. 7 Slide ...Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your workbench or other countries. All rights reserved. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.