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.... 2 Turn on the DSL or cable modem. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 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 router (except the WAN port). As each... computer you want to connect to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer is made up...
.... 2 Turn on the DSL or cable modem. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 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 router (except the WAN port). As each... computer you want to connect to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer is made up...
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... reserved. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of their respective companies. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages...
... reserved. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of their respective companies. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages...
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...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 Express, PC, and memory cards. 7...Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter...
...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 Express, PC, and memory cards. 7...Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter...
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... a bare metal surface on the bottom of their antistatic bags only when you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to the hard drive cover. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the Reference ... Never slide components over so the bottom is attached 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 Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook...
... a bare metal surface on the bottom of their antistatic bags only when you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to the hard drive cover. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the Reference ... Never slide components over so the bottom is attached 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 Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook...
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...them . Never slide components over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn 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 (available at most... names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other countries. Screw 10 Turn your notebook are ready ...
...them . Never slide components over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn 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 (available at most... names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other countries. Screw 10 Turn your notebook are ready ...
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... 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, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available ... your notebook are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn ...
... 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, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available ... your notebook are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn ...
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...." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. See your reference guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow ...to each antenna connector. 9 Move the antenna cables out of Gateway, Inc. 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, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral ...
...." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. See your reference guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow ...to each antenna connector. 9 Move the antenna cables out of Gateway, Inc. 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, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral ...
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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. 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 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
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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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...If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. Warning Do not attempt to be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be much... shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type ...
...If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. Warning Do not attempt to be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be much... shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type ...
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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 connected to AC power until it turns on page 2. 17 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following ...the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery...
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 connected to AC power until it turns on page 2. 17 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following ...the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery...
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... completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet...the life of your notebook, it switches to the hard drive so you do not use a power adapter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. ...
... completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet...the life of your notebook, it switches to the hard drive so you do not use a power adapter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. ...
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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 surges. • To get ...it warm to recharge the battery. If you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it on page 59. Additional tips • If you plan to enter the user password you are prompted ...
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 ...it warm to recharge the battery. If you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it on page 59. Additional tips • If you plan to enter the user password you are prompted ...
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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. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use ...
... 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. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use ...
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If you would like more information, see "Changing the battery" 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. For more hard drive capacity, you ... electricity discharge" on page 61. 100 Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the ...
If you would like more information, see "Changing the battery" 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. For more hard drive capacity, you ... electricity discharge" on page 61. 100 Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the ...
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...• Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not ...working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. For instructions...
...• Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not ...working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. For instructions...
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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...