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...See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in . All other countries. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the ...the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Caution Replace the...
...See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in . All other countries. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the ...the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Caution Replace the...
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... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide. Screws Screws 9 With a small ...DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap ...
... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide. Screws Screws 9 With a small ...DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap ...
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..., see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver 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 surface. • Wear a grounding...
..., see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver 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 surface. • Wear a grounding...
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...antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry them in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See... 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade ...
...antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry them in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See... 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade ...
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...the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug...also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered...
...the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug...also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered...
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... the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off 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 over ...when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 ...
... the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off 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 over ...when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 ...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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... Press the power button, then follow the on the bottom 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 for Microsoft Windows (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows...
... Press the power button, then follow the on the bottom 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 for Microsoft Windows (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows...
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
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... use the AC adapter that came with your notebook on page 52. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three... hours for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important...
... use the AC adapter that came with your notebook on page 52. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three... hours for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important...
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..., use a surge protector. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : a Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). b Press FN... the first time, turn on page 3. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. For more information, see "Front" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to levels far...
..., use a surge protector. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : a Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). b Press FN... the first time, turn on page 3. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. For more information, see "Front" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to levels far...
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... is interrupted, 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 starts and you must start the process over . 9 Open the LCD panel. If recalibration is not...
... is interrupted, 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 starts and you must start the process over . 9 Open the LCD panel. If recalibration is not...
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... be placed in any PC cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 cable. 4 Disconnect all...
... be placed in any PC cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 cable. 4 Disconnect all...
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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 the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook over ...51. 77 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up , 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 ...
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 the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook over ...51. 77 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up , 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 ...
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...8226; Make sure that the battery is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Power Your notebook is installed correctly. Tip For instructions on inserting your notebook is plugged ...on recalibrating your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to your AC power adapter is calibrated correctly. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Pointing device See "Touchpad" on page 52. • Let the battery return to room temperature....
...8226; Make sure that the battery is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Power Your notebook is installed correctly. Tip For instructions on inserting your notebook is plugged ...on recalibrating your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to your AC power adapter is calibrated correctly. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Pointing device See "Touchpad" on page 52. • Let the battery return to room temperature....
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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
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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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...