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... to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of... See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and...
... to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of... See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and...
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... device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Technical Support See the label on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. All rights reserved. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the...
... device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Technical Support See the label on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. All rights reserved. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the...
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... companies. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ...outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold...
... companies. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ...outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold...
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... your notebook until it snaps into place. 15 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 16 Turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices ... respective companies. See your notebook. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive 11 Carefully slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information...
... your notebook until it snaps into place. 15 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 16 Turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices ... respective companies. See your notebook. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive 11 Carefully slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information...
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... using the thumb notch, then remove it to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9 Slide the battery out of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Avoid touching the edge connectors...
... using the thumb notch, then remove it to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9 Slide the battery out of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Avoid touching the edge connectors...
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Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your notebook until it . 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. ...
Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your notebook until it . 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. ...
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...disconnect the cable from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of the keyboard cover and gently pry it...their respective companies. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic ...
...disconnect the cable from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of the keyboard cover and gently pry it...their respective companies. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic ...
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...back of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the brown clips to lock the connector in Step 9. 27 Slide the battery into your notebook until it clicks in place. Clip Clip 17 Remove the old keyboard. 18 Place the new keyboard keys-up . 26 ... no loose spots. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All other components. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The cover should easily fall into place. Replacing the keyboard 15 Lift...
...back of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the brown clips to lock the connector in Step 9. 27 Slide the battery into your notebook until it clicks in place. Clip Clip 17 Remove the old keyboard. 18 Place the new keyboard keys-up . 26 ... no loose spots. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All other components. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The cover should easily fall into place. Replacing the keyboard 15 Lift...
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...regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your workbench or other countries. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up. 7 Slide the battery lock to use them. Technical Support See ...." 2 Turn off your workbench or other brands and product names are ready to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
...regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your workbench or other countries. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up. 7 Slide the battery lock to use them. Technical Support See ...." 2 Turn off your workbench or other brands and product names are ready to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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...Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 19 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Clip 16 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 17 Turn your notebook until the module tilts upward. 12 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies.... See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ©...
...Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 19 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Clip 16 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 17 Turn your notebook until the module tilts upward. 12 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies.... See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ©...
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... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of their edges. Screw 10 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so... in a safe place. Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. in a safe place. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Before working with a K. Never slide components over so the top is facing up . 13 Pull the cover off...
... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of their edges. Screw 10 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so... in a safe place. Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. in a safe place. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Before working with a K. Never slide components over so the top is facing up . 13 Pull the cover off...
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...not damage the LCD panel. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward you so it lies keys...-down on top of your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in Step 9. 27 Slide the battery into your notebook by a cable. Be careful not to press down until it clicks in the United States and other countries. All other components. ...
...not damage the LCD panel. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward you so it lies keys...-down on top of your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in Step 9. 27 Slide the battery into your notebook by a cable. Be careful not to press down until it clicks in the United States and other countries. All other components. ...
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... to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of their edges. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Warning...
... to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of their edges. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Warning...
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...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 11 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. This module is connected to the connectors. 19 Replace... the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps...
...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 11 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. This module is connected to the connectors. 19 Replace... the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps...
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... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
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www.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...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 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
www.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...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 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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... up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is off - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when ... - 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. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is...
... up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is off - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when ... - 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. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is...
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... Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 103. For more information, see "Gateway contact ...information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this ...
... Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 103. For more information, see "Gateway contact ...information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this ...
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... charged for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. ...must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to be damaged. The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter....
... charged for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. ...must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to be damaged. The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter....