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... plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. All rights reserved. in . Caution...
... plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. All rights reserved. in . Caution...
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ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1...Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 See your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter...
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1...Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 See your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter...
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...of the cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive 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 ...
...of the cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive 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 ...
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... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 9 Turn your workbench or other grounded object. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in ...a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure 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 (available at...
... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 9 Turn your workbench or other grounded object. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in ...a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure 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 (available at...
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.... Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your Reference Guide. 6 With a ... a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. •...
.... Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your Reference Guide. 6 With a ... a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. •...
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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the way. Warning To avoid exposure 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...
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the way. Warning To avoid exposure 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...
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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.... You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Allow three hours for three... hours, the battery may be damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable ...
.... You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Allow three hours for three... hours, the battery may be damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable ...
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... notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 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's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall...; Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17
... notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 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's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall...; Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17
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... and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules.
... and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules.
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... 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...
... 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...
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...the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your battery, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. •...sure that the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. The printer will not turn it on. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working on inserting your notebook. For instructions on battery power ...
...the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your battery, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. •...sure that the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. The printer will not turn it on. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working on inserting your notebook. For instructions on battery power ...
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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