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...The power indicator turns on the bottom of your notebook. Technical Support See the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your...Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. in . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable...
...The power indicator turns on the bottom of your notebook. Technical Support See the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your...Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. in . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable...
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...bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic ...Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter...
...bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic ...Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter...
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... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of...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. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of...
... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of...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. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of...
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... hard drive bay cover, then remove it 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 (...exposure to a bare metal part of the cover. All rights reserved. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from...
... hard drive bay cover, then remove it 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 (...exposure to a bare metal part of the cover. All rights reserved. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from...
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...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 the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect ...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to boot from the old drive. Go to the hard drive cover.
...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 the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect ...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to boot from the old drive. Go to the hard drive cover.
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... Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them in a safe place. in your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the keyboard...
... Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them in a safe place. in your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the keyboard...
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...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 your notebook with the space bar away from you finger along the front edge ...of the keyboard to lock the connector in place. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on top of your Reference...
...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 your notebook with the space bar away from you finger along the front edge ...of the keyboard to lock the connector in place. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on top of your Reference...
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... Care Information. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only ...module. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges...
... Care Information. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only ...module. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges...
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...trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in the memory bay. All rights reserved. 8 If you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it into the empty memory slot.... Important Use only memory modules designed for 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 the bottom of ...
...trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in the memory bay. All rights reserved. 8 If you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it into the empty memory slot.... Important Use only memory modules designed for 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 the bottom of ...
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...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, may be installed in this screw cannot be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover... the wireless network 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. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available...
...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, may be installed in this screw cannot be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover... the wireless network 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. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available...
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...15 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 bottom of the ...way. 13 Replace the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot....
...15 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 bottom of the ...way. 13 Replace the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot....
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...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 Back...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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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. 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
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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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... your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 62. The battery was shipped...
... your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 62. The battery was shipped...
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...connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first...charge 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. 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 ...
...connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first...charge 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. 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 ...
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... Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. You can use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into...
... Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. You can use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into...
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... memory. For example, many televisions outside of the United States use a lot of NTSC. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 95 for more information. 56 See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page... an automobile/airplane power adapter, you think they should, try replacing your programs are traveling internationally, you need to change the video standard. See "Changing the battery" on page 61 for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you may ...
... memory. For example, many televisions outside of the United States use a lot of NTSC. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 95 for more information. 56 See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page... an automobile/airplane power adapter, you think they should, try replacing your programs are traveling internationally, you need to change the video standard. See "Changing the battery" on page 61 for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you may ...
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... take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive so you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on page 60. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on your notebook is in Sleep mode, ... and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. 64 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in large areas such as the display and drives, turn on page 69.
... take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive so you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on page 60. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on your notebook is in Sleep mode, ... and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. 64 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in large areas such as the display and drives, turn on page 69.
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..., and cables. Secure it to your ISP while outside of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off you...
..., and cables. Secure it to your ISP while outside of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off you...