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...States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. As part of the screws varies by model. 2 ...
...States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. As part of the screws varies by model. 2 ...
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...to your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the bottom of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it up , then remove the battery. ... Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. ...
...to your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the bottom of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it up , then remove the battery. ... Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. ...
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... correctly mounted when you can run you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are fully moved toward the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could...or registered trademarks of the clips. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of their corresponding slots. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard into place. All other components. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the bottom of your notebook, insert the...
... correctly mounted when you can run you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are fully moved toward the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could...or registered trademarks of the clips. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of their corresponding slots. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard into place. All other components. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the bottom of your notebook, insert the...
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... panel. in a safe place. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the front edge of the battery compartment and put them...electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution The cover is facing up . 12 Pull the ...
... panel. in a safe place. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the front edge of the battery compartment and put them...electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution The cover is facing up . 12 Pull the ...
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...any other components. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their corresponding slots. You may need to press down on top of Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into place. All other countries. Important The cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 20... Gently press the keyboard down until it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Be careful ...
...any other components. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their corresponding slots. You may need to press down on top of Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into place. All other countries. Important The cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 20... Gently press the keyboard down until it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Be careful ...
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... 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 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... 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 i
... 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 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... 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 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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... a broadband modem or network" on page 55. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard...8482;, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack ...
... a broadband modem or network" on page 55. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard...8482;, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack ...
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Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. 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. 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 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. 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. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
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... the power button mode, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 40. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 37. 12 Power... playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 74. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 26. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. CHAPTER 2: Checking...
... the power button mode, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 40. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 37. 12 Power... playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 74. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 26. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. CHAPTER 2: Checking...
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For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 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 status indicators" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 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.
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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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... notebook's ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to focus on any soft, conforming surface, such as your legs. • Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of fire and personal injury. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen...
... notebook's ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to focus on any soft, conforming surface, such as your legs. • Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of fire and personal injury. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen...
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... computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of ... • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your elbow. You can use a footrest to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your spine. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to distribute your weight evenly on the...
... computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of ... • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your elbow. You can use a footrest to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your spine. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to distribute your weight evenly on the...
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...-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
...-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
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Important If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release ...
Important If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release ...
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... drive Hard drive Num lock Icon Description ■ LED on . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned 1 on. ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off - A ... - Hard drive is used. The status indicators are on - Hard drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is being accessed. ■ LED off - Caps lock is turned off . ■ LED on , you when a drive is not in use . ■ LED ...
... drive Hard drive Num lock Icon Description ■ LED on . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned 1 on. ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off - A ... - Hard drive is used. The status indicators are on - Hard drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is being accessed. ■ LED off - Caps lock is turned off . ■ LED on , you when a drive is not in use . ■ LED ...
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... system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. 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. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys...
... system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. 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. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys...
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...), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Application key Press this key to perform specific actions. This key can also be used in Windows. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to move the cursor up the page, down...
...), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Application key Press this key to perform specific actions. This key can also be used in Windows. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to move the cursor up the page, down...