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... the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook's power connector.
... the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook's power connector.
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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United ... 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 bottom of their respective companies. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on your ...
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United ... 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 bottom of their respective companies. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on your ...
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... 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 -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver... recovery discs you see the Windows startup screen. A list of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies...
... 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 -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver... recovery discs you see the Windows startup screen. A list of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies...
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...Technical Support See the label on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on ...LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the ...
...Technical Support See the label on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on ...LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the ...
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... their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into... then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 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 Reference Guide for...
... their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into... then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 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 Reference Guide for...
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..., 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 their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. in one direction. Screw 10 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. 9 Remove the screw securing...
..., 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 their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. in one direction. Screw 10 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. 9 Remove the screw securing...
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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 ...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 notebook 20 ...
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 ...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 notebook 20 ...
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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. 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.
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...notebook's battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use the AC adapter that can run your ...notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged....
...notebook's battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use the AC adapter that can run your ...notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged....
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... on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 ...to toggle the status lights on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the ...
... on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 ...to toggle the status lights on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the ...
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...hard drive kit" on page 100 for accessories or supplies. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing the battery" on battery power for more information about using an additional battery. Hard drives If you can swap batteries when necessary. ...extended periods, you may need additional space for more information. Memory Large programs, such as necessary. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you want to the television settings as multimedia games or graphics programs, use PAL instead of memory. For ...
...hard drive kit" on page 100 for accessories or supplies. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing the battery" on battery power for more information about using an additional battery. Hard drives If you can swap batteries when necessary. ...extended periods, you may need additional space for more information. Memory Large programs, such as necessary. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you want to the television settings as multimedia games or graphics programs, use PAL instead of memory. For ...
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...all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use a power adapter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you turn off... with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook is in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive so you plan on page 69...
...all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use a power adapter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you turn off... with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook is in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive so you plan on page 69...
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...surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ... you need to connect to room temperature before turning it warm to a network. Power • Take your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling ...
...surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ... you need to connect to room temperature before turning it warm to a network. Power • Take your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling ...
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... not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. 99 Tip The screw hole is keyed... so it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can...
... not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. 99 Tip The screw hole is keyed... so it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can...
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... the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
... the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
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...your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on. 104 Tip For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 94.... unplug 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 replace the cover, reinstall any ...
...your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on. 104 Tip For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 94.... unplug 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 replace the cover, reinstall any ...
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.... • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 62. • Let the battery return to your notebook is plugged into an AC power source. 125 www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on...
.... • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 62. • Let the battery return to your notebook is plugged into an AC power source. 125 www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on...
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... 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 ...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...fuel gauges 78 icons 60 installing 61 latch 10 life span 78 locating 10 managing power 63 maximizing performance 63 monitoring charge 60 purchasing 56 recalibrating 62 recharging 16, 60 release...
... 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 ...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...fuel gauges 78 icons 60 installing 61 latch 10 life span 78 locating 10 managing power 63 maximizing performance 63 monitoring charge 60 purchasing 56 recalibrating 62 recharging 16, 60 release...
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Index eject hole CD 43 DVD 43 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 94 EmPower power adapter 64 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 19 jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor 9,... files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100...
Index eject hole CD 43 DVD 43 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 94 EmPower power adapter 64 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 19 jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor 9,... files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100...
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....gateway.com Hibernate mode 64 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 64 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 73 management 59, 63 plans 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane... 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults...
....gateway.com Hibernate mode 64 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 64 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 73 management 59, 63 plans 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane... 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults...