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... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the...
... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the...
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..., and legal information. 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 ...Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to use them. All other countries. in your notebook are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter...
..., and legal information. 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 ...Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to use them. All other countries. in your notebook are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter...
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... and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to replace the hard drive. See your notebook. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small...
... and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to replace the hard drive. See your notebook. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small...
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...9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in your notebook. See your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in a safe place. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace... remove the two hinge cover screws and put it 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 ...
...9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in your notebook. See your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in a safe place. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace... remove the two hinge cover screws and put it 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 ...
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...and moving parts, turn off your notebook are ready to replace the memory module. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity ...
...and moving parts, turn off your notebook are ready to replace the memory module. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity ...
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... Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...
... Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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...are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. To access your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in your notebook. SEE YOUR... STARTER GUIDE After setting up : your online documentation, click (Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide...
...are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. To access your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in your notebook. SEE YOUR... STARTER GUIDE After setting up : your online documentation, click (Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide...
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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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 43. 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 43. 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.
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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
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Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery ...be damaged. The replacement cord must 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. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of the same ...
Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery ...be damaged. The replacement cord must 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. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of the same ...
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www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on...far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge ...see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can enter...
www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on...far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge ...see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can enter...
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... Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 52 To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook over again. If recalibration is not low, you may need to maintain the accuracy of the notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery...
... Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 52 To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook over again. If recalibration is not low, you may need to maintain the accuracy of the notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery...
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...on page 72. 2 Turn off your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 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...the battery. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC 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 51. 73
...on page 72. 2 Turn off your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 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...the battery. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC 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 51. 73
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For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 72. 4 Turn off your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 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 can ...remove the battery. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any PC cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any data you want to transfer to the...
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 72. 4 Turn off your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 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 can ...remove the battery. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any PC cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any data you want to transfer to the...
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... Tip For instructions on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure that..., see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 56. • Make sure that the surge protector is not working on inserting your AC power adapter is installed correctly. Tip For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing batteries" on recalibrating your notebook. To test the...
... Tip For instructions on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure that..., see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 56. • Make sure that the surge protector is not working on inserting your AC power adapter is installed correctly. Tip For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing batteries" on recalibrating your notebook. To test the...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 54 accessories purchasing 47 safety precautions 111 acoustic handset coupler 60 airplane power adapters 47 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 28, 31 back button 27 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 27, ...button 27 stop button 27 troubleshooting 106 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 68 inserting 38 automobile power adapter 54 automobile power adapters 47 B battery alternate power sources 54 bay 51 changing 51 charge indicator 6, 50 charge status 50 charging 16, 51 conserving...
Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 54 accessories purchasing 47 safety precautions 111 acoustic handset coupler 60 airplane power adapters 47 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 28, 31 back button 27 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 27, ...button 27 stop button 27 troubleshooting 106 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 68 inserting 38 automobile power adapter 54 automobile power adapters 47 B battery alternate power sources 54 bay 51 changing 51 charge indicator 6, 50 charge status 50 charging 16, 51 conserving...
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... CD 68 case 67 CD 68 DVD 68 keyboard 67 LCD panel 68 notebook exterior 67 screen 68 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 dial-up modem 18 external keyboard 24 external monitor 43 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 41 projector 43 scanner 41 television 46 to cable...
... CD 68 case 67 CD 68 DVD 68 keyboard 67 LCD panel 68 notebook exterior 67 screen 68 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 dial-up modem 18 external keyboard 24 external monitor 43 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 41 projector 43 scanner 41 television 46 to cable...
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www.gateway.com microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 62 modem cable 8, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 60 DSL 8, 19 international adapter 60 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 43 color quality 44 port 9 screen resolution 44 using 26 mouse connecting 29 troubleshooting 99 ... memory cards 39 peripheral devices 41 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 41 USB support for 41 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 power AC adapter 16, 54 advanced settings 56, 57 automobile/airplane adapter 54 battery 50, 51, 52, 53 123
www.gateway.com microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 62 modem cable 8, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 60 DSL 8, 19 international adapter 60 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 43 color quality 44 port 9 screen resolution 44 using 26 mouse connecting 29 troubleshooting 99 ... memory cards 39 peripheral devices 41 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 41 USB support for 41 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 power AC adapter 16, 54 advanced settings 56, 57 automobile/airplane adapter 54 battery 50, 51, 52, 53 123
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your 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 your 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...