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...for Customer Care Information. See your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to disassemble the AC adapter. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. Warning Do not attempt to your notebook, ... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The replacement cord must be of ...
...for Customer Care Information. See your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to disassemble the AC adapter. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. Warning Do not attempt to your notebook, ... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The replacement cord must be of ...
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... Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 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. ... safe place. Before working with a K. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then...
... Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 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. ... safe place. Before working with a K. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then...
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..., create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver 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...
..., create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver 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...
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...then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the fully opened position. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook....the keyboard. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. All other countries. Screw Screw 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines...
...then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the fully opened position. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook....the keyboard. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. All other countries. Screw Screw 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines...
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..., turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge...
..., turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge...
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...Turn off your notebook, may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the Wireless Network Module ... edges. 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...
...Turn off your notebook, may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the Wireless Network Module ... edges. 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...
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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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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 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 50. 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 • 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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... attempt to the AC adapter. 16 Caution Make sure that you partially charged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. You should use your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord...AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook on page 62. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters...
... attempt to the AC adapter. 16 Caution Make sure that you partially charged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. You should use your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord...AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook on page 62. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters...
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... 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. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 17 For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the ... 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the...
... 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. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 17 For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the ... 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the...
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..., an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for times when you activated Hibernate mode. 64 Changing power...see "Traveling with your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If you plan on your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive so... you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you do not use battery power by...
..., an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for times when you activated Hibernate mode. 64 Changing power...see "Traveling with your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If you plan on your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive so... you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you do not use battery power by...
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Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight...on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from ...
Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight...on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from ...
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...your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory ...static electricity discharge" on page 61. 95 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 over so the bottom is facing up, then...
...your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory ...static electricity discharge" on page 61. 95 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 over so the bottom is facing up, then...
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... drive. If you want to transfer to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Backing up files" in your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. 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 data you would like more...
... drive. If you want to transfer to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Backing up files" in your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. 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 data you would like more...
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... if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you start your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you ... cover or 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 and contact a qualified computer technician.
... if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you start your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you ... cover or 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 and contact a qualified computer technician.
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... sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, 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 your battery, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. • Make sure that...
... sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, 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 your battery, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. • Make sure that...
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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...
