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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9... 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 problems 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9... 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 problems 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting...
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Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. For ...
Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. For ...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
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... is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's...shorter than you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Allow three hours for three hours...
... is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's...shorter than you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Allow three hours for three hours...
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www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery ... charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on...
www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery ... charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on...
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...(Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 100. 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. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook.... The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 101...
...(Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 100. 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. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook.... The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 101...
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... replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 105 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit...
... replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 105 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit...
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... outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Your notebook is disjoined from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Caution If your notebook was a member of a domain before you join a workgroup, it on. ... your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on AC power • Make sure that the surge protector is installed correctly. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. •...
... outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Your notebook is disjoined from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Caution If your notebook was a member of a domain before you join a workgroup, it on. ... your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on AC power • Make sure that the surge protector is installed correctly. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. •...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 76 airplane power adapters 63 application key 28 arrow keys 28 audio adjusting volume 31, 44 back button 30, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 31, 40,...button 30, 40 stop button 30, 40 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 31 volume up button 31 audio CD cleaning 85 inserting 53 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 84 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 ...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 76 airplane power adapters 63 application key 28 arrow keys 28 audio adjusting volume 31, 44 back button 30, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 31, 40,...button 30, 40 stop button 30, 40 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 31 volume up button 31 audio CD cleaning 85 inserting 53 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 84 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 ...
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... 85 case 83 CD 85 DVD 85 150 keyboard 83 LCD panel 84 notebook exterior 83 screen 84 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 27 external monitor 58 keyboard 27 mouse 38 printer 57 projector 58...
... 85 case 83 CD 85 DVD 85 150 keyboard 83 LCD panel 84 notebook exterior 83 screen 84 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 27 external monitor 58 keyboard 27 mouse 38 printer 57 projector 58...
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Index modem cable 7, 22 connecting 21, 22 dial-up 21, 76 DSL 7, 22 international adapter 76 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 124 monitor adding external 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting external 136 using 29 ... peripheral devices 57 Plug and Play devices USB support for 57 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 71, 73 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 29 changing modes 71 changing plans 71 connector 10, 18 conserving...
Index modem cable 7, 22 connecting 21, 22 dial-up 21, 76 DSL 7, 22 international adapter 76 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 124 monitor adding external 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting external 136 using 29 ... peripheral devices 57 Plug and Play devices USB support for 57 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 71, 73 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 29 changing modes 71 changing plans 71 connector 10, 18 conserving...
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... plug it becomes damaged. in . • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. The battery charge indicator turns on the...
... plug it becomes damaged. in . • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. The battery charge indicator turns on the...
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.... Important The location of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by model. 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 the ...sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 11 Replace the screw removed in the United States and other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Reference Guide. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Screw ...
.... Important The location of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by model. 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 the ...sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 11 Replace the screw removed in the United States and other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Reference Guide. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Screw ...
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... cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready 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...
... cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready 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...
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...Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 12 Pull the cover 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 the fully opened position. 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver... under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook by their respective companies. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. All other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to not damage the LCD ...
...Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 12 Pull the cover 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 the fully opened position. 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver... under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook by their respective companies. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. All other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to not damage the LCD ...
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.... 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 a bare metal part of your workbench or other countries. Do ...Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their edges. in your notebook are ready to replace a memory module...
.... 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 a bare metal part of your workbench or other countries. Do ...Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their edges. in your notebook are ready to replace a memory module...
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...169; 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the bottom of the keyboard. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . 12 Pull the cover off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem ...multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines 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 grounding wrist strap...
...169; 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the bottom of the keyboard. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . 12 Pull the cover off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem ...multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines 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 grounding wrist strap...
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... your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the...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 ...
... your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the...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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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... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting ...
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... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting ...
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..., or television" on page 21. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack...
..., or television" on page 21. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack...