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...other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. With a wireless home network, you can set up your wireless computers. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the router, the corresponding green ...wherever you like. Plug the other end 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 the cable into the network jack on the computer. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking...
...other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. With a wireless home network, you can set up your wireless computers. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the router, the corresponding green ...wherever you like. Plug the other end 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 the cable into the network jack on the computer. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking...
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... on the bottom of your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Technical Support See the label...
... on the bottom of your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Technical Support See the label...
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.... All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are ready 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...not lay components on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing...
.... All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are ready 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...not lay components on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing...
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... bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. You may send you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. Replacing the hard...
... bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. You may send you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. Replacing the hard...
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.... Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw 10 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard...
.... Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw 10 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard...
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... surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. To replace the memory module: 1 Follow...
... surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. To replace the memory module: 1 Follow...
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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 and remove the battery before replacing a component. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the wireless network...antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to each antenna connector. 9 Move the antenna cables out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and...
... 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 and remove the battery before replacing a component. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the wireless network...antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to each antenna connector. 9 Move the antenna cables out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and...
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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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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. 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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...'s battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge the battery...
...'s battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge the battery...
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www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the... battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see...
www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the... battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see...
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This drive uses a large amount of telephones. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD...) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook, it switches to lengthen the life of your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take a single-plug surge protector. •...
This drive uses a large amount of telephones. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD...) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook, it switches to lengthen the life of your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take a single-plug surge protector. •...
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... has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 59. 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 surges. • To get the best...Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery.
... has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 59. 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 surges. • To get the best...Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery.
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... can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 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. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook ...
... can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 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. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook ...
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... replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the...
... replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the...
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....gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your notebook. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook is plugged into an AC power source. 125 For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter...
....gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your notebook. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook is plugged into an AC power source. 125 For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter...
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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...