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www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of tape are used ...be reused, replace it 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. Both types of replacement tape should read and understand the information in... holds cables or components. Do not use them. The components inside of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver.
www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of tape are used ...be reused, replace it 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. Both types of replacement tape should read and understand the information in... holds cables or components. Do not use them. The components inside of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver.
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... all peripheral devices and 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 notebook Warning... 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.
... all peripheral devices and 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 notebook Warning... 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.
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... for Customer Care Information. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. All rights reserved. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered...
... for Customer Care Information. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. All rights reserved. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered...
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...charge. Allow three hours for the battery to you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. To connect the ...the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use ...
...charge. Allow three hours for the battery to you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. To connect the ...the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use ...
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... lights on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label.
... lights on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label.
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... the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. To protect your dial-up modem Your... into the modem jack on your notebook. 18 During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the modem cable into your notebook can increase to a surge...
... the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. To protect your dial-up modem Your... into the modem jack on your notebook. 18 During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the modem cable into your notebook can increase to a surge...
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...) your notebook If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. The notebook turns off your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The notebook turns off : 1. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in...of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The notebook saves your session and shuts down to restart (reboot...
...) your notebook If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. The notebook turns off your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The notebook turns off : 1. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in...of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The notebook saves your session and shuts down to restart (reboot...
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... as an extension of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. Important If a monitor or projector is connected and you close the... want to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector or monitor, and viewing the display on . www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook may turn it on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. Adjusting the display properties...
... as an extension of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. Important If a monitor or projector is connected and you close the... want to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector or monitor, and viewing the display on . www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook may turn it on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. Adjusting the display properties...
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...see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. ... the battery, see "Front" on page 62. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays...
...see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. ... the battery, see "Front" on page 62. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays...
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... of dust. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn off your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the inside of your notebook. If you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen... narrow, straw-like extension to clean the LCD screen. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets and remove the battery. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you ...
... of dust. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn off your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the inside of your notebook. If you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen... narrow, straw-like extension to clean the LCD screen. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets and remove the battery. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you ...
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... strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the notebook. Do not lay components on your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the battery before opening the case.
... strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the notebook. Do not lay components on your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the battery before opening the case.
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...your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is turned on. 104 First steps If you have problems with your notebook,...before you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is firmly connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you start your notebook. Type ...
...your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is turned on. 104 First steps If you have problems with your notebook,...before you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is firmly connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you start your notebook. Type ...
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...The software publisher's Web site • See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you follow troubleshooting steps. • The label on page 2. ...notebook includes the Gateway Customer Care telephone number. www.gateway.com • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have installed it . Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs ...
...The software publisher's Web site • See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you follow troubleshooting steps. • The label on page 2. ...notebook includes the Gateway Customer Care telephone number. www.gateway.com • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have installed it . Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs ...
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...to insert the plug into a grounding-type outlet. Care during use this notebook near your notebook is fitted with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the notebook is electrically grounded to provide some protection against personal injury and damage to meet the latest standards for...designed and tested to your work surface. • The notebook should be operated only from the wall outlets before you set up your Gateway system. Such areas include patient care areas of explosion if the CMOS battery is a safety feature. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Important safety ...
...to insert the plug into a grounding-type outlet. Care during use this notebook near your notebook is fitted with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the notebook is electrically grounded to provide some protection against personal injury and damage to meet the latest standards for...designed and tested to your work surface. • The notebook should be operated only from the wall outlets before you set up your Gateway system. Such areas include patient care areas of explosion if the CMOS battery is a safety feature. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Important safety ...
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...on the wireless device. Cellular data modem). The following section is a general overview of devices that provide wireless communication. Please contact Gateway for authorization prior to use or turning on commercial aircraft. These devices may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen...IEEE 802.11 (also known as harmful, the option to use it. www.gateway.com • Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ...
...on the wireless device. Cellular data modem). The following section is a general overview of devices that provide wireless communication. Please contact Gateway for authorization prior to use or turning on commercial aircraft. These devices may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen...IEEE 802.11 (also known as harmful, the option to use it. www.gateway.com • Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ...