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..., regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. in . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States...
..., regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. in . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States...
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... The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other countries. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, ...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 ...
... The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other countries. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, ...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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... disc. Important If you 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 remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap... hard drive with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective...
... disc. Important If you 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 remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap... hard drive with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective...
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...remove the battery. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to a bare metal...1 All rights reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a...
...remove the battery. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to a bare metal...1 All rights reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a...
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... sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a...Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter...
... sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a...Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter...
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... regulatory, and legal information. Warning To avoid exposure 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 PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over any surface....slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Wireless network bay Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the wireless network module To replace the ...
... regulatory, and legal information. Warning To avoid exposure 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 PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over any surface....slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Wireless network bay Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the wireless network module To replace the ...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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To access your notebook. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. Product specifications subject to connect safely and securely. All other countries. ... only when you should: • Regularly update 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,...
To access your notebook. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. Product specifications subject to connect safely and securely. All other countries. ... only when you should: • Regularly update 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,...
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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... much shorter than you partially charged. The replacement cord must be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Warning Do not attempt to you expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes ...the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 52. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery...
... much shorter than you partially charged. The replacement cord must be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Warning Do not attempt to you expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes ...the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 52. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery...
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...surge protector and the modem. 17 If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. ...antenna/cable TV jack. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. Protecting from reaching your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into...
...surge protector and the modem. 17 If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. ...antenna/cable TV jack. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. Protecting from reaching your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into...
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To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your battery. If recalibration is not low, you may need to recalibrate your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge ...
To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your battery. If recalibration is not low, you may need to recalibrate your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge ...
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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 peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the ...Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 www...
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 peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the ...Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 www...
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...a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up any PC cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. 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... guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 51. 77 For more information, see "Backing 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.
...a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up any PC cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. 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... guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 51. 77 For more information, see "Backing 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.
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..., make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on page 51. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Tip For instructions on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. ...any damaged cables. Tip For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your AC power adapter is plugged into the outlet and turn it on AC power • Make sure that your notebook is connected correctly to room temperature. 104 Tip...
..., make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on page 51. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Tip For instructions on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. ...any damaged cables. Tip For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your AC power adapter is plugged into the outlet and turn it on AC power • Make sure that your notebook is connected correctly to room temperature. 104 Tip...
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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...