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.... The replacement cord must be of your notebook's power connector. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in . Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn...address or telephone number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United...
.... The replacement cord must be of your notebook's power connector. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in . Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn...address or telephone number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United...
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...a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component.... • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and...
...a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component.... • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and...
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... the hard drive bay cover, then remove it 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...your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips...
... the hard drive bay cover, then remove it 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...your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips...
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... (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Screw 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity ...bay covers. 8 If your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in a safe place. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the ...
... (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Screw 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity ...bay covers. 8 If your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in a safe place. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the ...
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...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on your workbench or other...put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need ...
...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on your workbench or other...put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need ...
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... then remove the battery. 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap ...screw cannot be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always ...
... then remove the battery. 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap ...screw cannot be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always ...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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... 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 at gateway.com. To access your notebook. Trademarks used herein are installed on your notebook, connecting your notebook to connect safely and securely. WORK...
... 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 at gateway.com. To access your notebook. Trademarks used herein are installed on your notebook, connecting your notebook to connect safely and securely. WORK...
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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...charged for three hours, the battery may need to you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 52. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery. Important... If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. You ...
...charged for three hours, the battery may need to you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 52. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery. Important... If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. You ...
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www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook, then plug it turns on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge ... on page 3. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can enter your notebook and avoid electrical shock...
www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook, then plug it turns on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge ... on page 3. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can enter your notebook and avoid electrical shock...
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... Sleep mode while you are using it starts and you must start the process over . 9 Open the LCD panel. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery Important...
... Sleep mode while you are using it starts and you must start the process over . 9 Open the LCD panel. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery Important...
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... modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 51. 73 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for 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... 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 Gateway notebook.
... modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 51. 73 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for 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... 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 Gateway notebook.
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www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard 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 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook... to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. 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. 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... to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. 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.
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...that the battery is calibrated correctly. Tip For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. 104 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Pointing device See "Touchpad" on page 56. ...8226; Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 107. Power Your notebook is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on ...
...that the battery is calibrated correctly. Tip For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. 104 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Pointing device See "Touchpad" on page 56. ...8226; Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 107. Power Your notebook is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on ...
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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...