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... the lock position. 8 Turn your notebook into place. See your reference guide for your notebook. All other countries. Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is turned on the bottom of the notebook. 6 Slide the ...with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...
... the lock position. 8 Turn your notebook into place. See your reference guide for your notebook. All other countries. Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is turned on the bottom of the notebook. 6 Slide the ...with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...
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...also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw 9 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Before working with a K. All other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to...
...also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw 9 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Before working with a K. All other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to...
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Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use them. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your reference guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information... For more information, see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook are ready to static electricity,...
Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use them. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your reference guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information... For more information, see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook are ready to static electricity,...
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... adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screw 10 Turn your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them in your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on ... as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . 11...
... adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screw 10 Turn your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them in your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on ... as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . 11...
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...and remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Screw Memory bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the module until the module tilts upward. To replace the memory ... discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
...and remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Screw Memory bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the module until the module tilts upward. To replace the memory ... discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
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...slot. 2 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up ... network cable. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, or memory cards. 18 Turn on your notebook. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for your reference guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
...slot. 2 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up ... network cable. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, or memory cards. 18 Turn on your notebook. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for your reference guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
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Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Wireless network bay Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Warning To...notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom 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. Technical Support See ...
Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Wireless network bay Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Warning To...notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom 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. Technical Support See ...
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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 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 ... to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook 21 Turning off your notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 24 i
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 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 ... to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook 21 Turning off your notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 24 i
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... 38 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 39 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 41 Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD drive 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card ...device 48 Connecting a USB device 48 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 49 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 50 Adjusting the display properties 51 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering ...
... 38 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 39 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 41 Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD drive 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card ...device 48 Connecting a USB device 48 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 49 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 50 Adjusting the display properties 51 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering ...
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Chapter 6: Traveling with ... Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power 73 Additional tips 73 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Chapter 6: Traveling with ... Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power 73 Additional tips 73 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the...
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... following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to... your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media...
... following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to... your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media...
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... unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on page 42. For more information, see "Using the CD or DVD drive" on your lap. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a television" on page 54. If the... air vents are not obstructed. Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan CD or DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an...
... unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on page 42. For more information, see "Using the CD or DVD drive" on your lap. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a television" on page 54. If the... air vents are not obstructed. Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan CD or DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an...
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... a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 18. 8 The other end of the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. For more information, see...
... a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 18. 8 The other end of the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. For more information, see...
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...page 31. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in microphone is turned off . Multimedia panel (optional) Use to talk through this microphone or use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is connected. For more information, see "Changing... advanced settings" on page 28. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status ...
...page 31. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in microphone is turned off . Multimedia panel (optional) Use to talk through this microphone or use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is connected. For more information, see "Changing... advanced settings" on page 28. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status ...
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For more information, see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel Webcam Component Webcam (optional) Icon Description Use to let others see "Using the optional webcam" on . The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on page 32. 12
For more information, see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel Webcam Component Webcam (optional) Icon Description Use to let others see "Using the optional webcam" on . The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on page 32. 12
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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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...flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use your notebook while it rests on your work area. Do not use your notebook in your unprotected lap. If you keep the ventilation openings on the sides clear. Reducing eye... lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your eyes. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably...
...flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use your notebook while it rests on your work area. Do not use your notebook in your unprotected lap. If you keep the ventilation openings on the sides clear. Reducing eye... lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your eyes. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably...
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... so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. You can use the keyboard and touchpad. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to ...relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety of your spine. This position lets your shoulders relax while you use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to ...
... so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. You can use the keyboard and touchpad. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to ...relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety of your spine. This position lets your shoulders relax while you use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to ...
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...battery. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on page 62. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery"... shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged...
...battery. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on page 62. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery"... shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged...
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www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug..."Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not... and leave your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator).
www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug..."Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not... and leave your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator).