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... of tape are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Two types of tape. Important Before ... be non-ESD generating tape. Warning To prevent risk of replacement tape should read and understand the information in this section. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...
... of tape are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Two types of tape. Important Before ... be non-ESD generating tape. Warning To prevent risk of replacement tape should read and understand the information in this section. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...
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... over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. To prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does not ... devices and remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Replace the cover...
... over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. To prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does not ... devices and remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Replace the cover...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook's power connector. in . Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-...
... must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook's power connector. in . Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-...
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... or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Warning Danger of explosion if the battery is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook...LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery as hazardous waste. See your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into place. ...
... or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Warning Danger of explosion if the battery is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook...LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery as hazardous waste. See your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into place. ...
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...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the... keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on...
...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the... keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on...
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...drive to the hard drive cover. Technical Support See the label on your keyboard. Go to Step 20. -OR- Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover ...screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you see the Windows startup ...
...drive to the hard drive cover. Technical Support See the label on your keyboard. Go to Step 20. -OR- Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover ...screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you see the Windows startup ...
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...connector clip to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it is not twisted. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until it up ....to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard ...
...connector clip to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it is not twisted. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until it up ....to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard ...
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...module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the United States... cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your Reference Guide for...
...module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the United States... cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your Reference Guide for...
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See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 13 Replace the screw removed in...slot. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. All rights reserved. Screw 10 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab ...wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn ...
See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 13 Replace the screw removed in...slot. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. All rights reserved. Screw 10 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab ...wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn ...
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 Back...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 notebook 20 Waking up ...
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 Back...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 notebook 20 Waking up ...
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... Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance...
... Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance...
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....gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power...
....gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power...
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... 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
... 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
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... Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Slide to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge...
... Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Slide to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge...
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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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... to release the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61...
... to release the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61...
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...Provides all the features of a mouse. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is connected. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer ...buttons. Microphone (optional) Record audio through when making Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 6. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to talk through this microphone...
...Provides all the features of a mouse. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is connected. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer ...buttons. Microphone (optional) Record audio through when making Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 6. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to talk through this microphone...
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...using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 62. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to be damaged. Replace ... if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to fully charge. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and ...
...using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 62. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to be damaged. Replace ... if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to fully charge. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and ...
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...If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 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 finish using your notebook... for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to AC power until it turns on:...
...If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 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 finish using your notebook... for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to AC power until it turns on:...
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.... Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into the modem jack on your notebook. 18 To protect your notebook and avoid ...telephone modem, use to connect to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. To connect the modem: ...
.... Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into the modem jack on your notebook. 18 To protect your notebook and avoid ...telephone modem, use to connect to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. To connect the modem: ...