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...on the computer. Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for each computer is identified... by a label or a switch. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is the latest advance in computer communication. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for Internet access), and your wireless computers. As each computer you want to connect...
...on the computer. Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for each computer is identified... by a label or a switch. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is the latest advance in computer communication. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for Internet access), and your wireless computers. As each computer you want to connect...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ©...
... dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ©...
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... drive. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. 4 Close the LCD...Important Use a small screwdriver or other pointed tool to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the drive fits ...
... drive. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. 4 Close the LCD...Important Use a small screwdriver or other pointed tool to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the drive fits ...
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...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. Screw Screw Screw Screw 14 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the...notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 If your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to install Windows. -OR-
...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. Screw Screw Screw Screw 14 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the...notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 If your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to install Windows. -OR-
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...careful not to the back of your notebook over . 26 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 27 Reconnect all the way across ... cover, then pressing down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Replacing the keyboard 14 Slide the...are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the beige clip to close ...
...careful not to the back of your notebook over . 26 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 27 Reconnect all the way across ... cover, then pressing down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Replacing the keyboard 14 Slide the...are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the beige clip to close ...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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Replacing a Memory Module 10 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. This module ... trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express...
Replacing a Memory Module 10 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. This module ... trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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...LCD panel. 12 Slide the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip to the back of your notebook, insert the new multimedia keyboard power button cable into the connector, then slide the white clip to lock the connector in your notebook are ready to the left ...a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Never slide components over...
...LCD panel. 12 Slide the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip to the back of your notebook, insert the new multimedia keyboard power button cable into the connector, then slide the white clip to lock the connector in your notebook are ready to the left ...a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Never slide components over...
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...trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the back. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 16 Make sure the black multimedia keyboard cover ...slide the black clip to make sure they are firmly seated. 19 Close the LCD panel. 20 Turn your notebook over . 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Reconnect all the way across. All rights reserved. The cover is facing up. 21 Replace the screws...
...trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the back. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 16 Make sure the black multimedia keyboard cover ...slide the black clip to make sure they are firmly seated. 19 Close the LCD panel. 20 Turn your notebook over . 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Reconnect all the way across. All rights reserved. The cover is facing up. 21 Replace the screws...
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... new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in one direction. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. All rights reserved. Replacing the Wireless Network Module..., then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 11. 16 Reattach the antenna cables to each of the connectors. 12 Pull the module...
... new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in one direction. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. All rights reserved. Replacing the Wireless Network Module..., then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 11. 16 Reattach the antenna cables to each of the connectors. 12 Pull the module...
8512944 - FX Setup Poster
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... using dialup access. All other countries. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in your Reference Guide. 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. TECH SUPPORT INFORMATION See the label on -screen instructions...
... using dialup access. All other countries. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in your Reference Guide. 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. TECH SUPPORT INFORMATION See the label on -screen instructions...
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... 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 21 Starting your...
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... 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 21 Starting your...
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...on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 21. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by ...connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port.
...on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 21. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by ...connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port.
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...other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you plan on... more information, see "Traveling with your notebook is not in airports, look for times when you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for them next to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones...
...other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you plan on... more information, see "Traveling with your notebook is not in airports, look for times when you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for them next to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones...
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...For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to room temperature before turning it warm to protect your notebook from power surges. • To... to cold temperatures, let it on page 65. Power • Take your AC power adapter to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 ...
...For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to room temperature before turning it warm to protect your notebook from power surges. • To... to cold temperatures, let it on page 65. Power • Take your AC power adapter to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 ...
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... memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 106
... memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 106
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.... www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem...
.... www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem...
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... the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that the power cord is turned on page 102. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ...or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. ...
... the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that the power cord is turned on page 102. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ...or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. ...
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.... For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. To test the outlet, plug a working on battery power • Check the power management settings. You forgot your startup password The password...
.... For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. To test the outlet, plug a working on battery power • Check the power management settings. You forgot your startup password The password...
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... 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio... 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...life 86 fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67...
... 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio... 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...life 86 fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67...
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www.gateway.com VGA 10, 60 wired Ethernet 20 wired network 20 copyright notice 150 D default printer 136 dialing codes 78 dial-up modem 10, 21 adjusting ... drive E Effects button 42 eject button CD 53, 54 DVD 53, 54 eject hole CD 53, 54 DVD 53, 54 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 102 EmPower power adapter 70 153
www.gateway.com VGA 10, 60 wired Ethernet 20 wired network 20 copyright notice 150 D default printer 136 dialing codes 78 dial-up modem 10, 21 adjusting ... drive E Effects button 42 eject button CD 53, 54 DVD 53, 54 eject hole CD 53, 54 DVD 53, 54 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 102 EmPower power adapter 70 153