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...advance in computer communication. As each computer you can 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 the network jack on the computer. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include... the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 www.gateway.com ...
...advance in computer communication. As each computer you can 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 the network jack on the computer. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include... the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 www.gateway.com ...
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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 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 ...
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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook ...
For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook ...
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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 (...
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You should use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much... charge the battery. Caution Make sure that you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The battery was shipped...
You should use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much... charge the battery. Caution Make sure that you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The battery was shipped...
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... charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of...
... charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of...
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... Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to... the battery recalibration process. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again.
... Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to... the battery recalibration process. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again.
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... any slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. 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 ...Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory...
... any slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. 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 ...Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory...
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... more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 111 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver... off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
... more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 111 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver... off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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... the password. Your notebook is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is ... your notebook. For instructions on inserting your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. • Make sure that the battery ...
... the password. Your notebook is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is ... your notebook. For instructions on inserting your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. • Make sure that the battery ...
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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...
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... 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...
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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, ...
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... trademarks of your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall 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 replacement cord must be of Gateway, Inc. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands...
... trademarks of your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall 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 replacement cord must be of Gateway, Inc. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands...
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...2008 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Locating Components DVD drive 1 To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, ...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 network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7...
...2008 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Locating Components DVD drive 1 To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, ...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 network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7...
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... 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 network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic... a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Preparing for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in the Reference Guide. Locating Components 1 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook...
... 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 network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic... a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Preparing for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in the Reference Guide. Locating Components 1 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook...
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...(ESD). Caution Depending on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them in your ... cable. 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. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of your workbench or other countries. ...
...(ESD). Caution Depending on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them in your ... cable. 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. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of your workbench or other countries. ...
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... slide components over so the bottom is facing up. 7 Slide the battery lock to use them. 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 Express and memory cards. ... information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of their edges. 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...
... slide components over so the bottom is facing up. 7 Slide the battery lock to use them. 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 Express and memory cards. ... information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of their edges. 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...
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... Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw 10 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...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...
... Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw 10 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...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...
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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... See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your notebook are ready to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components 1 To ...
... 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... See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your notebook are ready to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components 1 To ...