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...or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on . The battery...indicator turns on the bottom of their respective companies. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, ...
...or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on . The battery...indicator turns on the bottom of their respective companies. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, ...
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...bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 11 Replace ...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components 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 network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most...
...bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 11 Replace ...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components 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 network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most...
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... cover using RAID. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 4 Turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in the the...
... cover using RAID. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 4 Turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in the the...
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...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 use them up. 11 Pull the cover off your workbench or ... cards. 6 Turn your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Caution Depending on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be...
...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 use them up. 11 Pull the cover off your workbench or ... cards. 6 Turn your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Caution Depending on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be...
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...module. All rights reserved. All other countries. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components 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 the clip at ...Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your Reference Guide. 9 If...
...module. All rights reserved. All other countries. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components 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 the clip at ...Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your Reference Guide. 9 If...
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...black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip to the back of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other components. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components...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 the fully opened position. 10 Insert the small flat-blade ...
...black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip to the back of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other components. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components...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 the fully opened position. 10 Insert the small flat-blade ...
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...and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up...in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...
...and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up...in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...
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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 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 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 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the ...
Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the ...
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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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... battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 68. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge. To connect the...
... battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 68. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge. To connect the...
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..., see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your... until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far...
..., see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your... until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far...
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You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 68 The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The BIOS... the battery gauge. If your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. The battery ...
You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 68 The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The BIOS... the battery gauge. If your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. The battery ...
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... are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Memory bay To...
... are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Memory bay To...
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.... For more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 107 For 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. Hard drive bay To replace the hard... drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the notebook and remove...
.... For more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 107 For 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. Hard drive bay To replace the hard... drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the notebook and remove...
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..., see "Changing batteries" on page 67. • Make sure that the battery is not working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Your notebook is fully recharged. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery"... is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are...
..., see "Changing batteries" on page 67. • Make sure that the battery is not working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Your notebook is fully recharged. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery"... is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone ... 29, 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone ... 29, 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending...
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... CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
... CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
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...devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72 connector 10,... 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter 81
...devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72 connector 10,... 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter 81
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...click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE After setting up : your ... access or connect a phone cable to change without notice. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your hard drive. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for Windows Vista® (click (Start), All Programs, then...
...click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE After setting up : your ... access or connect a phone cable to change without notice. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your hard drive. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for Windows Vista® (click (Start), All Programs, then...