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... be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Technical Support See the label on : • Unplug the...
... be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Technical Support See the label on : • Unplug the...
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...bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 7 Turn your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, ... drive screw, then put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off 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 at most...
...bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 7 Turn your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, ... drive screw, then put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off 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 at most...
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... . 11 Replace the four screws that secure the cover 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 Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over..., see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. Never slide components over so the...
... . 11 Replace the four screws that secure the cover 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 Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over..., see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. Never slide components over so the...
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...screw holes are extremely sensitive 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available ...bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a ...
...screw holes are extremely sensitive 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available ...bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a ...
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...To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in a safe place. Replacing the Memory Module ...press outward on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Locating Components 1 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to static...
...To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in a safe place. Replacing the Memory Module ...press outward on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Locating Components 1 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to static...
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...Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook, may be removed), then remove the wireless network bay cover. Note which ... wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive...
...Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook, may be removed), then remove the wireless network bay cover. Note which ... wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive...
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 ... 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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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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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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...cause serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. If the battery life...much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook on page 62. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be ...
...cause serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. If the battery life...much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook on page 62. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be ...
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...battery charge indicator turns blue. 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 connected 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 page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord ...
...battery charge indicator turns blue. 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 connected 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 page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord ...
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... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory...
... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory...
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For more information, see "Changing the battery" 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 the notebook and remove any data you want to transfer to replace the hard .... 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity 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 94. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you want to transfer to replace the hard .... 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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...Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is installed correctly. ...To test the outlet, plug a working on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. • Make sure that the...
...Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is installed correctly. ...To test the outlet, plug a working on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. • Make sure that the...
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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...
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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 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left...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 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left...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 ...
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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 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.
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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