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... Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 47 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless...identified by a label or a switch. 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 the Ethernet jack on the router (except the WAN port). Plug the other end of...
... Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 47 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless...identified by a label or a switch. 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 the Ethernet jack on the router (except the WAN port). Plug the other end of...
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.... The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of their respective companies. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside...
.... The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of their respective companies. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside...
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... notebook. 10 Remove the screw that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Do not lay components on your workbench or other countries... connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of Gateway, Inc. 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 ...
... notebook. 10 Remove the screw that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Do not lay components on your workbench or other countries... connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of Gateway, Inc. 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 ...
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... notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook... protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive...
... notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook... protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive...
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... and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook by their respective companies. All rights reserved. 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. ... and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 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 extremely sensitive to the fully opened position. 12 Insert the small flat...
... and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook by their respective companies. All rights reserved. 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. ... and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 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 extremely sensitive to the fully opened position. 12 Insert the small flat...
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... 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 a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded ...discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. 9 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). Before working with notebook components, ...
... 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 a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded ...discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. 9 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). Before working with notebook components, ...
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...1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your notebook. Do... 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 dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your ...
...1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your notebook. Do... 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 dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your ...
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...antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up,. 7 Slide the battery lock to... bay cover, then remove it 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 wrist ...
...antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up,. 7 Slide the battery lock to... bay cover, then remove it 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 wrist ...
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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... 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 2 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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... dial-up modem cable into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack...
... dial-up modem cable into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack...
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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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... parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 72. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting ...'s battery. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery. Replace the power cord...
... parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 72. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting ...'s battery. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery. Replace the power cord...
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...your notebook, then plug it turns on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 ...contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to...
...your notebook, then plug it turns on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 ...contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to...
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... the BIOS. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your battery. The entire process takes several hours. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open ...CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again. If recalibration is not low, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are...
... the BIOS. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your battery. The entire process takes several hours. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open ...CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again. If recalibration is not low, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are...
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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 modules. The modules are available in... under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 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). Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the ...
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 modules. The modules are available in... under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 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). Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the ...
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...AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 111 If you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway...Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive.
...AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 111 If you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway...Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive.
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...notebook is not working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is very secure, with no easy way to your notebook... the battery return to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from...
...notebook is not working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is very secure, with no easy way to your notebook... the battery return to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from...
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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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...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, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 ...
...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, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 ...