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... network cable into the network jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for Internet access), and your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet...
... network cable into the network jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for Internet access), and your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet...
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...damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on the bottom of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. 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. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter...
...damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on the bottom of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. 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. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter...
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... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. All rights reserved. Before...Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a...
... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. All rights reserved. Before...Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a...
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... on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Locating Components 1 2 Follow the guidelines...
... on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Locating Components 1 2 Follow the guidelines...
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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. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. •...your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Caution Depending on ...
...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. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. •...your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Caution Depending on ...
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...a small Phillips screwdriver 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 use them. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a ... "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off 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 bottom of Gateway, Inc. in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information.
...a small Phillips screwdriver 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 use them. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a ... "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off 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 bottom of Gateway, Inc. in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information.
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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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ...the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other ...
... 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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ...the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other ...
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... bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their ...Slide the battery out of your workbench or 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. Locating Components 1 To replace the wireless network module: 1...
... bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their ...Slide the battery out of your workbench or 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. Locating Components 1 To replace the wireless network module: 1...
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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 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 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 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 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 For more ...
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 For more ...
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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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... must be much shorter than you partially charged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours...
... must be much shorter than you partially charged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours...
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...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 notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the location of ... information" on page 2. For more information, see "Front" on the Customer Care label. Protect your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or...
...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 notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the location of ... information" on page 2. For more information, see "Front" on the Customer Care label. Protect your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or...
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... charge is interrupted, you the progress. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while ...you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook over again. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight...
... charge is interrupted, you the progress. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while ...you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook over again. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight...
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... or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Your notebook...
... or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Your notebook...
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...To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 111 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows ... you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 106. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your online User...
...To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 111 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows ... you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 106. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your online User...
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...for instructions. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 71. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. For...connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your battery, see "Changing batteries" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is plugged into the outlet and turn it on , and working on...
...for instructions. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 71. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. For...connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your battery, see "Changing batteries" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is plugged into the outlet and turn it on , and working on...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
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... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 154 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 154 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
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...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 ...
...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 ...