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... serious injury or death. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. The... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does...
... serious injury or death. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. The... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does...
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... under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. See your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your... is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Before working with a K. Screw Technical Support See the label on the ...
... under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. See your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your... is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Before working with a K. Screw Technical Support See the label on the ...
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...use them. For more information, see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. 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... of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • ...
...use them. For more information, see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. 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... of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • ...
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...and other countries. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ... 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 (...
...and other countries. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ... 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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...Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Do...safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Screws Screws To replace the memory...
...Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Do...safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Screws Screws To replace the memory...
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... facing up, then remove the battery. All other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in this screw cannot be installed in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your...8226; Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook are ready 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 most...
... facing up, then remove the battery. All other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in this screw cannot be installed in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your...8226; Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook are ready 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 most...
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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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 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 50. 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 • 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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... fully charge the battery. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 62. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "...voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may be much shorter than you partially charged. ...
... fully charge the battery. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 62. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "...voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may be much shorter than you partially charged. ...
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... three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug ...the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you...
... three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug ...the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you...
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... opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. 64 Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD... drive only when necessary. If you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in Sleep mode, it switches to a low power...
... opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. 64 Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD... drive only when necessary. If you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in Sleep mode, it switches to a low power...
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...information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you ...are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook, avoid using alternate power...
...information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you ...are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook, avoid using alternate power...
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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.... 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. 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 ...
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.... 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. 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 ...
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If you would like 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 with a higher-... Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
If you would like 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 with a higher-... Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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... working on battery power • Check the power management settings. Your notebook is plugged 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...
... working on battery power • Check the power management settings. Your notebook is plugged 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...
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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...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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... online documentation, click (Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To ensure a high level of 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. STARTER GUIDE ® TECH SUPPORT...
... online documentation, click (Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To ensure a high level of 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. STARTER GUIDE ® TECH SUPPORT...