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www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack ... light on the front of a straight-through network cable into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for each computer is made up your computer...
www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack ... light on the front of a straight-through network cable into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for each computer is made up your computer...
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...Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's...turns on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not...
...Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's...turns on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not...
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... Guide. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most... • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your reference guide for ...
... Guide. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most... • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your reference guide for ...
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...169; 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. The hard drive is facing up . 11 Replace the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,... line 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, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the...
...169; 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. The hard drive is facing up . 11 Replace the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,... line 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, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the...
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...Gateway and eMachines are marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay cover. All other grounded object. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter...available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 9 If your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Screw ...
...Gateway and eMachines are marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay cover. All other grounded object. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter...available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 9 If your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Screw ...
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...product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your ... touching the edge connectors. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screw Memory bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in ...
...product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your ... touching the edge connectors. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screw Memory bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in ...
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...can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your reference guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD).... To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...
...can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your reference guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD).... To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 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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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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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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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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... to be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. You should use...
... to be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. You should use...
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... after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power...
... after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power...
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...the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you ..., turn on page 69. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. while your notebook completely off. For more information about traveling with your notebook's battery:... such as boarding gates, and under banks of your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™...
...the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you ..., turn on page 69. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. while your notebook completely off. For more information about traveling with your notebook's battery:... such as boarding gates, and under banks of your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™...
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www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power ... of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 73 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you set in step 3. • Review the information in "...
www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power ... of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 73 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you set in step 3. • Review the information in "...
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...is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 94. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or 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 modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace ...
...is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 94. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or 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 modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace ...
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Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 80. 2 Back up any PC Cards or Express Cards. 7 Turn your ...files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" 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 replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre...
Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 80. 2 Back up any PC Cards or Express Cards. 7 Turn your ...files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" 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 replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre...
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...information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Printer Help For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is online. Type the ...keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. The printer ...
...information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Printer Help For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is online. Type the ...keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. The printer ...
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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...