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... charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. Battery charge indicator If the...adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights...
... charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. Battery charge indicator If the...adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights...
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... or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery as hazardous waste. Recycle or dispose...
... or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery as hazardous waste. Recycle or dispose...
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...electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook. Locating Components 1 8 Remove the screw that the drive fits securely in the bay.... static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that secures the DVD drive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, ...
...electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook. Locating Components 1 8 Remove the screw that the drive fits securely in the bay.... static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that secures the DVD drive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, ...
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...To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. in your notebook. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that... Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over any surface. • Wear...
...To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. in your notebook. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that... Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over any surface. • Wear...
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... so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the screws varies...devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. As part of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to your...
... so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the screws varies...devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. As part of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to your...
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... plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. Be careful to replace the keyboard. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 10 Open... may be connected to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on your notebook. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a ...
... plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. Be careful to replace the keyboard. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 10 Open... may be connected to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on your notebook. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a ...
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...then slide the brown clips to lock the connector in place. See your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clips. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front ... be flat all the way across . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown ...
...then slide the brown clips to lock the connector in place. See your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clips. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front ... be flat all the way across . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown ...
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... and memory cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other countries. in the United States and other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach ... a Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing ...
... and memory cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other countries. in the United States and other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach ... a Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing ...
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...with the tab 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. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a 30-degree angle and press it can ...only be inserted in one direction. All other countries. All rights reserved. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable,...
...with the tab 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. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a 30-degree angle and press it can ...only be inserted in one direction. All other countries. All rights reserved. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable,...
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...optional keyboard screws and put them . Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 12 Pull the cover off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide... workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is connected to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. See your notebook. in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a...
...optional keyboard screws and put them . Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 12 Pull the cover off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide... workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is connected to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. See your notebook. in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a...
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... slots under the palm rest. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your notebook. All rights reserved. Do not disconnect the cable from the new cover into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clips. All other brands and product ...clips to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to the back of your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect...
... slots under the palm rest. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your notebook. All rights reserved. Do not disconnect the cable from the new cover into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clips. All other brands and product ...clips to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to the back of your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect...
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...; Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to each of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Do not lay components on the bottom of the connectors.... All other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Note which color cable is facing up, then...
...; Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to each of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Do not lay components on the bottom of the connectors.... All other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Note which color cable is facing up, then...
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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. All rights reserved. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...respective companies. All other countries. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and ...
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...respective companies. All other countries. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and ...
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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 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 ...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 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 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 ...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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..., your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for... About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
..., your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for... About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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... the product key code for assistance. 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 contains information that identifies your notebook's label. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. Online...
... the product key code for assistance. 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 contains information that identifies your notebook's label. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. Online...
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... The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery is very low. 6 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. Important: This LED only ...lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is in speakers are turned...
... The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery is very low. 6 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. Important: This LED only ...lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is in speakers are turned...
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...or insert objects into this slot. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work with equipment...removing an Express Card" on or off while traveling in an airplane. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in unexpected ...
...or insert objects into this slot. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work with equipment...removing an Express Card" on or off while traveling in an airplane. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in unexpected ...
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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. 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.