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...original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. ...shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved...
...original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. ...shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved...
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... 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 ...on the DVD bracket and slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: DVD drive Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your...
... 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 ...on the DVD bracket and slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: DVD drive Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your...
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...Before working with your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the outside of your notebook. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All other grounded connection. • Touch a ... 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. 5 Close the LCD panel. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices ...
...Before working with your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the outside of your notebook. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All other grounded connection. • Touch a ... 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. 5 Close the LCD panel. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices ...
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... 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. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information....8226; Always hold components by lifting the back corners of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the top is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw...
... 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. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information....8226; Always hold components by lifting the back corners of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the top is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw...
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...edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at most electronics stores) and attach it . To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem ...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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ...
...edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at most electronics stores) and attach it . To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem ...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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ...
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... and attach it to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clip. Avoid touching the edge connectors. in place. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard... keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under each of the battery compartment and put them . See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of ...
... and attach it to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clip. Avoid touching the edge connectors. in place. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard... keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under each of the battery compartment and put them . See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of ...
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...your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot ...be removed). Thumb notch Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other grounded object. 8 Lift the wireless network bay cover using the thumb notch, then ...
...your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot ...be removed). Thumb notch Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other grounded object. 8 Lift the wireless network bay cover using the thumb notch, then ...
8512944 - FX Setup Poster
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... when you can comfortably see your Reference Guide that has been included on your hard drive. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at gateway.com. USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on the bottom of... your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using Windows and the programs that are installed...
... when you can comfortably see your Reference Guide that has been included on your hard drive. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at gateway.com. USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on the bottom of... your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using Windows and the programs that are installed...
8513070 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1
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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 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 2 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 slot. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 Monitor port ...
Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 Monitor port ...
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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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... for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short...
... for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short...
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... Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . •...
... Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . •...
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To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook starts and you may need to recalibrate your notebook over again. If your notebook unexpectedly goes ... 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. 68 The entire process takes several hours. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your...
To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook starts and you may need to recalibrate your notebook over again. If your notebook unexpectedly goes ... 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. 68 The entire process takes several hours. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your...
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... 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. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs...
... 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. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs...
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... up files" in your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive. 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 any data you... Express cards. 107 If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit.
... up files" in your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive. 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 any data you... Express cards. 107 If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit.
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... to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your AC power adapter is installed correctly. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. You must return your notebook. For instructions... on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. • Make sure ...
... to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your AC power adapter is installed correctly. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. You must return your notebook. For instructions... on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. • Make sure ...
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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