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... on: • Unplug the adapter from your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. in . • Press FN+F1 to the ...Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to toggle the status lights on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. All other ...
... on: • Unplug the adapter from your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. in . • Press FN+F1 to the ...Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to toggle the status lights on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. All other ...
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... if the battery is turned on. Keep away from children. 5 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 7... to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is incorrectly replaced. See your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other...
... if the battery is turned on. Keep away from children. 5 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 7... to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is incorrectly replaced. See your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other...
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...on your workbench or other grounded object. Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of Gateway, Inc. For more information, 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...(available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • ...
...on your workbench or other grounded object. Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of Gateway, Inc. For more information, 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...(available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • ...
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... protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. All other countries. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only... the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw 9 Lift the hard drive bay cover using the ...
... protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. All other countries. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only... the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw 9 Lift the hard drive bay cover using the ...
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Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert...
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert...
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...of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in...-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. Do not lay components on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to replace the keyboard. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the...
...of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in...-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. Do not lay components on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to replace the keyboard. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the...
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... so the bottom is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Clip Clip 16 Remove the old keyboard. 17 Place the new keyboard keys-up . 25 Replace the optional screw removed in Step 8. ... or registered trademarks of the clips. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to press down until it is not correctly replaced, your notebook with the space bar toward the back of Gateway, Inc. You may need to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your...
... so the bottom is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Clip Clip 16 Remove the old keyboard. 17 Place the new keyboard keys-up . 25 Replace the optional screw removed in Step 8. ... or registered trademarks of the clips. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to press down until it is not correctly replaced, your notebook with the space bar toward the back of Gateway, Inc. You may need to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your...
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...memory bay cover, then remove it to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...screw (this screw cannot be removed). Technical Support See the label on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components ...
...memory bay cover, then remove it to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...screw (this screw cannot be removed). Technical Support See the label on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components ...
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... on the clip at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. All rights reserved. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in the ...United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Clip 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery, then...
... on the clip at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. All rights reserved. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in the ...United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Clip 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery, then...
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...keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to use them in a safe place. in your workbench or other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. To replace ... so the bottom is facing up. 10 Open the LCD panel to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn...
...keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to use them in a safe place. in your workbench or other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. To replace ... so the bottom is facing up. 10 Open the LCD panel to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn...
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... cover. You may need to press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on top of your notebook. Caution If the cover is connected to your notebook by a cable. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 15 Slowly rotate the...
... cover. You may need to press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on top of your notebook. Caution If the cover is connected to your notebook by a cable. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 15 Slowly rotate the...
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... bay cover, then remove it to each of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC...Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. •...
... bay cover, then remove it to each of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC...Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. •...
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...way. 11 Remove the screws securing the wireless network module. 12 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and... Care Information. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. All other countries. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the...
...way. 11 Remove the screws securing the wireless network module. 12 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and... Care Information. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. All other countries. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the...
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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 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting 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 ...
... 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 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting 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 ...
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...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 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...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 ...
...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 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...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 ...
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...only. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Contacting Gateway Customer Care A label on the following topics: • Help and ... this section are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media •...
...only. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Contacting Gateway Customer Care A label on the following topics: • Help and ... this section are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media •...
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... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your notebook's label. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom...
... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your notebook's label. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom...
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... Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this... jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is on - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack...
... Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this... jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is on - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack...
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...off while traveling in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in an airplane. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface...block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide adequate space around your skin. Do not use the notebook on your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are blocked, your lap. Warning: Do not work with equipment...
...off while traveling in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in an airplane. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface...block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide adequate space around your skin. Do not use the notebook on your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are blocked, your lap. Warning: Do not work with equipment...
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Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 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. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 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.