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...numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to communicate. Plug the other end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet...DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the cable into the network jack on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V ...
...numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to communicate. Plug the other end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet...DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the cable into the network jack on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V ...
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...AC adapter to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Power indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter...: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. ...
...AC adapter to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Power indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter...: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. ...
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...and moving parts, turn off your reference guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available...Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. in ...
...and moving parts, turn off your reference guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available...Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. in ...
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... "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your Reference... reserved. Locating Components 1 3 Turn off your notebook over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from their edges. Technical ...
... "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your Reference... reserved. Locating Components 1 3 Turn off your notebook over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from their edges. Technical ...
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... it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the...
... it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the...
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... need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over... 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. See your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Memory bay...
... need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over... 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. See your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Memory bay...
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... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic ...this screw cannot be installed in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is connected to each antenna connector. 9 Move the antenna...
... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic ...this screw cannot be installed in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is connected to each antenna connector. 9 Move the antenna...
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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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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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...Do not attempt to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. You should use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "...Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can...
...Do not attempt to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. You should use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "...Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can...
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...information, see "Front" on the Customer Care label. 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 the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall ...outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the location...
...information, see "Front" on the Customer Care label. 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 the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall ...outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the location...
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...8226; Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Changing power modes You can use a power adapter. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 60. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from the hard drive and... it switches to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. Save the battery for times when you do not use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot...
...8226; Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Changing power modes You can use a power adapter. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 60. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from the hard drive and... it switches to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. Save the battery for times when you do not use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot...
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... 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...8226; If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. Power • Take your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7... 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery.
... 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...8226; If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. Power • Take your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7... 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery.
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... notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page...on page 94. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. 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. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4...
... notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page...on page 94. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. 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. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4...
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...your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 94. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. For more hard drive capacity, you want...transfer to the new hard drive. 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 "Changing the battery" on page 80. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. For more ...
...your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 94. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. For more hard drive capacity, you want...transfer to the new hard drive. 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 "Changing the battery" on page 80. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. For more ...
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...For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on page 61. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. To test the outlet.... • Make sure that your battery, see "Changing the battery" on AC power • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into a surge...
...For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on page 61. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. To test the outlet.... • Make sure that your battery, see "Changing the battery" on AC power • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into a surge...
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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...