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... attempt to the AC adapter. in . Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All other countries. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. See your notebook may be of their respective companies. 1 Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power...
... attempt to the AC adapter. in . Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All other countries. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. See your notebook may be of their respective companies. 1 Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power...
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... off your notebook. 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 at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors...drive. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • ...
... off your notebook. 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 at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors...drive. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • ...
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...Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook ...gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. You may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter...
...Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook ...gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. You may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter...
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... a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it to replace the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive 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...
... a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it to replace the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive 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...
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For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to ...
For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to ...
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...the notebook for your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the wireless network module. in your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and...their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid...
...the notebook for your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the wireless network module. in your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and...their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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... Guide guide for getting the most out of your online documentation, click (Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Then lock it in place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for Microsoft Windows (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update). • Use the... security features provided in your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the...
... Guide guide for getting the most out of your online documentation, click (Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Then lock it in place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for Microsoft Windows (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update). • Use the... security features provided in your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the...
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 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. 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 • 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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...first time, the battery life may need to disassemble the AC adapter. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to the AC adapter. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of...battery. 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. You should use the AC adapter right away to you use your notebook's battery. Allow three hours...
...first time, the battery life may need to disassemble the AC adapter. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to the AC adapter. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of...battery. 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. You should use the AC adapter right away to you use your notebook's battery. Allow three hours...
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... that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into...it back in. Warning High voltages can increase to AC power until it turns on page 3. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : a Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the ...
... that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into...it back in. Warning High voltages can increase to AC power until it turns on page 3. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : a Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the ...
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... starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you must start the process over . 9 Open the LCD panel...
... starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you must start the process over . 9 Open the LCD panel...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 72. 2 Turn off your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network... electricity discharge" on page 51. 73 The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot.
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 72. 2 Turn off your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network... electricity discharge" on page 51. 73 The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot.
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... , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. If you would like 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...
... , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. If you would like 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...
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Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is not working correctly. ... 56. • Make sure that the battery is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on page 52. • Let the battery return to your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the...
Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is not working correctly. ... 56. • Make sure that the battery is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on page 52. • Let the battery return to your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that 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...