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...important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on , unplug the adapter from your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts ...the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc...
...important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on , unplug the adapter from your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts ...the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc...
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Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available... plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static ...
Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available... plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static ...
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...notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. You may send you are trademarks or registered... and other brands and product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap ...
...notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. You may send you are trademarks or registered... and other brands and product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap ...
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... and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge...
... and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge...
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... place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies...replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States...
... place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies...replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States...
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...edges. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Caution By law, only approved wireless ... two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the way. ESD can permanently damage...
...edges. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Caution By law, only approved wireless ... two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the way. ESD can permanently damage...
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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 8 ... your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your ...
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 8 ... your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your ...
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Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 9 Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 9 Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
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... the original cord or your notebook may need to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Allow three hours... battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.
... the original cord or your notebook may need to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Allow three hours... battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.
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...first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on,... indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. 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...
...first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on,... indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. 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...
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..., take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or...completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to support pillars, in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from...
..., take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or...completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to support pillars, in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from...
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...; Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling...
...; Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is ...electricity discharge" on page 61. 95 For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 94. 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline... are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook.
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is ...electricity discharge" on page 61. 95 For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 94. 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline... are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook.
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Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 80. 2 Back up any PC Cards or Express Cards. 7 ...drive. For more hard drive capacity, you would like more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 94. 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. If you can replace your online User Guide. 3 ...
Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 80. 2 Back up any PC Cards or Express Cards. 7 ...drive. For more hard drive capacity, you would like more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 94. 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. If you can replace your online User Guide. 3 ...
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... 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.... While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on page 94. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems...
... 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.... While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on page 94. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems...
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...that the battery is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is not working on battery power ... turned on, and working correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If ...
...that the battery is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is not working on battery power ... turned on, and working correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 64 accessories purchasing 56 safety precautions 133 acoustic handset coupler 70 airplane power adapters 56 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 27, 28, 31, 36 back button 27, 31 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting...stop button 27, 31 troubleshooting 127 volume down button 28, 31 volume up button 27, 31 audio CD cleaning 79 inserting 43 automobile power adapter 56, 64 B battery alternate power sources 64 bay 61 calibrating 78 changing 61 charge indicator 6, 60 charge status 60 charging 16, 60 conserving...
Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 64 accessories purchasing 56 safety precautions 133 acoustic handset coupler 70 airplane power adapters 56 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 27, 28, 31, 36 back button 27, 31 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting...stop button 27, 31 troubleshooting 127 volume down button 28, 31 volume up button 27, 31 audio CD cleaning 79 inserting 43 automobile power adapter 56, 64 B battery alternate power sources 64 bay 61 calibrating 78 changing 61 charge indicator 6, 60 charge status 60 charging 16, 60 conserving...
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... 79 case 77 142 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 77 notebook exterior 76 screen 77 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 19 dial-up modem 18 DSL modem 19 external keyboard 24 external monitor 50 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 48 projector 50...
... 79 case 77 142 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 77 notebook exterior 76 screen 77 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 19 dial-up modem 18 DSL modem 19 external keyboard 24 external monitor 50 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 48 projector 50...
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... Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 48 USB support for 48 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 64 advanced settings 66, 67 alternate sources 64 automobile/airplane adapter 64 battery 60, 61, 62, 63 button 11, 26 changing modes 65 changing plans 66 connector 9, 16 conserving battery...
... Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 48 USB support for 48 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 64 advanced settings 66, 67 alternate sources 64 automobile/airplane adapter 64 battery 60, 61, 62, 63 button 11, 26 changing modes 65 changing plans 66 connector 9, 16 conserving battery...