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...must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. in . Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. See your notebook. The AC adapter...
...must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. in . Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. See your notebook. The AC adapter...
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Warning To avoid exposure 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 PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. •...to use them. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a ...
Warning To avoid exposure 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 PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. •...to use them. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a ...
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...these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready 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... exposure to use them. All rights reserved. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. You may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...
...these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready 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... exposure to use them. All rights reserved. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. You may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...
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... www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded object. in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to the fully opened position. Screw Screw 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem... legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, 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 (...
... www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded object. in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to the fully opened position. Screw Screw 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem... legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, 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 (...
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... battery. Screws Screws To replace the memory 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. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the...
... battery. Screws Screws To replace the memory 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. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the...
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... 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 ...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 important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom...
... 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 ...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 important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom...
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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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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... recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. Replace the power cord if...
... recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. Replace the power cord if...
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... power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on page 2. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first...
... power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on page 2. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first...
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... "Changing the battery" on page 94. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so...). 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 61. 95...
... "Changing the battery" on page 94. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so...). 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 61. 95...
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... discharge" on page 61. 100 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 "Backing up , then remove the battery. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools...to the new hard drive. 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 can replace your original drive ...
... discharge" on page 61. 100 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 "Backing up , then remove the battery. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools...to the new hard drive. 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 can replace your original drive ...
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... is calibrated correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. 125 www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge...
... is calibrated correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. 125 www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the 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...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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... up 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 17 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 the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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... up 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 17 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. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 43. 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 43. 9 Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
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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 • Adjusting 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 • Adjusting brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13