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Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook may be of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous ... trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on and off...
Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook may be of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous ... trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on and off...
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... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°...
... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°...
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... the screw that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook are extremely sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing... surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Replacing...
... the screw that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook are extremely sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing... surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Replacing...
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in Step 10. 14 Slide the battery into your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. Replacing the DVD drive 11 Carefully ...slide the drive out of the drive bay. 2 12 Slide the new DVD drive into place. 15 Slide the battery lock to the locked...
in Step 10. 14 Slide the battery into your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. Replacing the DVD drive 11 Carefully ...slide the drive out of the drive bay. 2 12 Slide the new DVD drive into place. 15 Slide the battery lock to the locked...
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...from their edges. For more information, see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface... already installed. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up. 8 Slide the battery lock to use them. Do not lay components on the bottom of your notebook. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . To replace the hard drive: ...
...from their edges. For more information, see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface... already installed. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up. 8 Slide the battery lock to use them. Do not lay components on the bottom of your notebook. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . To replace the hard drive: ...
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.... See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your notebook until it . 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard ...the screw holes line up. 17 Replace the screws removed in Step 14. 18 Slide the new hard drive kit into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on your notebook...
.... See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your notebook until it . 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard ...the screw holes line up. 17 Replace the screws removed in Step 14. 18 Slide the new hard drive kit into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on your notebook...
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...dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 13 Pull the cover off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD... Technical Support See the label on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Do not lay components on the bottom of...
...dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 13 Pull the cover off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD... Technical Support See the label on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Do not lay components on the bottom of...
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... respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 21 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in place... 19 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, insert the cable into place. 28 Slide the battery lock to close the LCD panel. 24 Close the LCD panel. 25 Turn your notebook over . 30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable...
... respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 21 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in place... 19 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, insert the cable into place. 28 Slide the battery lock to close the LCD panel. 24 Close the LCD panel. 25 Turn your notebook over . 30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable...
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...8226; Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. 8 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces ... bags because only the inside your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace a memory module. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
...8226; Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. 8 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces ... bags because only the inside your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace a memory module. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
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...countries. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a 30-degree angle and press it into place. All rights reserved. Clip 16 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 17 Turn your notebook until the module tilts upward. 12 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important... safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. 14...
...countries. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a 30-degree angle and press it into place. All rights reserved. Clip 16 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 17 Turn your notebook until the module tilts upward. 12 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important... safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. 14...
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...bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information...8226; Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. -OR- 14 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put them . Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard...
...bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information...8226; Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. -OR- 14 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put them . Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard...
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...modem cable, and network cable 31 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The cable is correctly oriented if it is correctly mounted when you can run your finger along the front edge of ...components. 21 Gently press the keyboard down until it is facing up. 26 Replace the screw removed in Step 9. 27 Slide the battery into place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cable. Clip 18 Remove the old cover. 19 Insert the cable from your notebook ...
...modem cable, and network cable 31 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The cable is correctly oriented if it is correctly mounted when you can run your finger along the front edge of ...components. 21 Gently press the keyboard down until it is facing up. 26 Replace the screw removed in Step 9. 27 Slide the battery into place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cable. Clip 18 Remove the old cover. 19 Insert the cable from your notebook ...
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..., 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 the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the Wireless Network Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver...
..., 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 the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the Wireless Network Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver...
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...Reattach the antenna cables to the connectors. 19 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Slide the battery into your notebook over. 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace ... Move the antenna wires out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 11 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. All rights reserved...
...Reattach the antenna cables to the connectors. 19 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Slide the battery into your notebook over. 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace ... Move the antenna wires out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 11 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. All rights reserved...
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... on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced...for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 ...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced...for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 ...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
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... is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers...
... is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers...
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For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 111. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay...page 71. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon ...
For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 111. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay...page 71. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon ...
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...voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 The AC adapter has...page 72. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you partially charged. The...
...voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 The AC adapter has...page 72. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you partially charged. The...
