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...Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The components inside of replacement tape should read and understand the information in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Both types of the bags provide electrostatic protection. •...tape are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Do not use them. ...
...Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The components inside of replacement tape should read and understand the information in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Both types of the bags provide electrostatic protection. •...tape are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Do not use them. ...
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... over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. To prepare the notebook... remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Replace the cover before opening the case. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the...
... over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. To prepare the notebook... remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Replace the cover before opening the case. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Power indicator If the power 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 AC...
... Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Power indicator If the power 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 AC...
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... the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is incorrectly replaced. Replace only ...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for your notebook over so the bottom is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery as hazardous waste. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery...
... the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is incorrectly replaced. Replace only ...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for your notebook over so the bottom is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery as hazardous waste. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery...
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... bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into... the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices...
... bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into... the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices...
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...insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your keyboard. All other countries. See your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers.... 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to boot from CD...
...insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your keyboard. All other countries. See your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers.... 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to boot from CD...
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... memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the bottom of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Caution If the cover... front edge of the keyboard into the connector, then slide the black clip to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. in place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector...
... memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the bottom of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Caution If the cover... front edge of the keyboard into the connector, then slide the black clip to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. in place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector...
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...Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward...Information. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch ...
...Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward...Information. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch ...
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...Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn on the ...brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in one direction. All other countries. Screw 10 Pull the...
...Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn on the ...brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in one direction. All other countries. Screw 10 Pull the...
8512488 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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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 Back...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 notebook 20 Waking up ...
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 Back...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 notebook 20 Waking up ...
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... Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance...
... Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance...
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....gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power...
....gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power...
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... 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
... 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
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... Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Slide to AC power or the battery charge is on - Battery is connected. Battery is in . ■ LED blue...
... Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Slide to AC power or the battery charge is on - Battery is connected. Battery is in . ■ LED blue...
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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. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 9
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Includes the Customer Care contact information. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 95. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 2. Slide... S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 100...
Includes the Customer Care contact information. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 95. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 2. Slide... S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 100...
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...Touchpad Provides all the features of your microphone jack, see "Using the keyboard" on page 28. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 24. Microphone (optional) Record audio through this microphone or use or... calls. For more information, see "Front" on page 67. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of CDs and DVDs...
...Touchpad Provides all the features of your microphone jack, see "Using the keyboard" on page 28. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 24. Microphone (optional) Record audio through this microphone or use or... calls. For more information, see "Front" on page 67. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of CDs and DVDs...
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...voltages that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook's battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook may need to fully charge the battery. Replace the... can cause serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to fully charge. 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 recalibrated. The replacement cord must ...
...voltages that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook's battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook may need to fully charge the battery. Replace the... can cause serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to fully charge. 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 recalibrated. The replacement cord must ...
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The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" 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 When you finish using your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If...
The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" 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 When you finish using your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If...
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...that has a modem jack. Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the modem cable into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the... modem. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use to connect to a standard telephone line. ...
...that has a modem jack. Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the modem cable into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the... modem. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use to connect to a standard telephone line. ...