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...AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. in . The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter...for Customer Care Information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook may be of their respective companies. 1 Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord ...
...AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. in . The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter...for Customer Care Information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook may be of their respective companies. 1 Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord ...
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... is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines 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 ...
... is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines 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 ...
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...and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive 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 (...bags only when you a set of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Preparing for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Do not lay components on ...
...and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive 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 (...bags only when you a set of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Preparing for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Do not lay components on ...
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... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing...
... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing...
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...With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Avoid touching the .... Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2007...
...With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Avoid touching the .... Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2007...
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... way. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages 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 PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook and unplug the... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the ...
... way. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages 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 PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook and unplug the... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the ...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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... notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in your Reference Guide...optical drive only when you need to. • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. For more information, see . • Remove PC Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management...
... notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in your Reference Guide...optical drive only when you need to. • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. For more information, see . • Remove PC Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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 Back... up 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 17 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 the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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 Back... up 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 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your...
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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 43. 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 43. 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. 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 • Adjusting 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 • Adjusting brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
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... dangerous voltages that you partially charged. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than ...
... dangerous voltages that you partially charged. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than ...
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...voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and ...the modem. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at...
...voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and ...the modem. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at...
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... until it snaps into Sleep mode while you are using it starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your battery. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar...
... until it snaps into Sleep mode while you are using it starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your battery. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar...
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.... Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 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 and remove any slot. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules...
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... on page 72. 4 Turn off your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove... to transfer to the new hard drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up any PC cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up files" in the online User Guide. ...
... on page 72. 4 Turn off your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove... to transfer to the new hard drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up any PC cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up files" in the online User Guide. ...
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... is calibrated correctly. Tip For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 52. • Let the battery return to room temperature. 104 Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 16. • If your notebook. ... an electrical outlet, turned on battery power • Check the power management settings. Tip For instructions on inserting your AC power adapter is not working on , and working correctly. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Pointing device See "Touchpad" on . • Make sure that the...
... is calibrated correctly. Tip For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 52. • Let the battery return to room temperature. 104 Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 16. • If your notebook. ... an electrical outlet, turned on battery power • Check the power management settings. Tip For instructions on inserting your AC power adapter is not working on , and working correctly. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Pointing device See "Touchpad" on . • Make sure that the...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 54 accessories purchasing 47 safety precautions 111 acoustic handset coupler 60 airplane power adapters 47 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 28, 31 back button 27 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 27, ...button 27 stop button 27 troubleshooting 106 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 68 inserting 38 automobile power adapter 54 automobile power adapters 47 B battery alternate power sources 54 bay 51 changing 51 charge indicator 6, 50 charge status 50 charging 16, 51 conserving...
Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 54 accessories purchasing 47 safety precautions 111 acoustic handset coupler 60 airplane power adapters 47 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 28, 31 back button 27 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 27, ...button 27 stop button 27 troubleshooting 106 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 68 inserting 38 automobile power adapter 54 automobile power adapters 47 B battery alternate power sources 54 bay 51 changing 51 charge indicator 6, 50 charge status 50 charging 16, 51 conserving...
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... CD 68 case 67 CD 68 DVD 68 keyboard 67 LCD panel 68 notebook exterior 67 screen 68 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 dial-up modem 18 external keyboard 24 external monitor 43 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 41 projector 43 scanner 41 television 46 to cable...
... CD 68 case 67 CD 68 DVD 68 keyboard 67 LCD panel 68 notebook exterior 67 screen 68 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 dial-up modem 18 external keyboard 24 external monitor 43 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 41 projector 43 scanner 41 television 46 to cable...
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www.gateway.com microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 62 modem cable 8, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 60 DSL 8, 19 international adapter 60 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 43 color quality 44 port 9 screen resolution 44 using 26 mouse connecting 29 troubleshooting 99 ... memory cards 39 peripheral devices 41 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 41 USB support for 41 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 power AC adapter 16, 54 advanced settings 56, 57 automobile/airplane adapter 54 battery 50, 51, 52, 53 123
www.gateway.com microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 62 modem cable 8, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 60 DSL 8, 19 international adapter 60 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 43 color quality 44 port 9 screen resolution 44 using 26 mouse connecting 29 troubleshooting 99 ... memory cards 39 peripheral devices 41 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 41 USB support for 41 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 power AC adapter 16, 54 advanced settings 56, 57 automobile/airplane adapter 54 battery 50, 51, 52, 53 123
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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 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back...up 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 17 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 3 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 Back...up 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 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your...