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... legal information. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Replace the power cord if it...
... legal information. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Replace the power cord if it...
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... cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component....the 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 (available...
... cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component....the 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 (available...
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... or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other grounded object...them. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may 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 ...
... or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other grounded object...them. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may 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 ...
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...). www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. All other brands and product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem ... under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in a safe place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of...
...). www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. All other brands and product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem ... under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in a safe place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of...
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...Avoid touching the edge connectors. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked...) and attach it in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in...
...Avoid touching the edge connectors. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked...) and attach it in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in...
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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. •...Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in this screw cannot be installed in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before...
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. •...Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in this screw cannot be installed in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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...WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your Reference Guide. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Actual product may vary from image shown. in your AC power adapter whenever power is available....Press the power button, then follow the on 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 the Windows Security Center (click (Start), ...
...WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your Reference Guide. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Actual product may vary from image shown. in your AC power adapter whenever power is available....Press the power button, then follow the on 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 the Windows Security Center (click (Start), ...
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. 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. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 43. 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 • 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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You should use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. Important If...
You should use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. Important If...
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...the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 17 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 , complete the following steps until the battery...
...the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 17 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 , complete the following steps until the battery...
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... start the process over . 9 Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 8 Turn your battery. You should...
... start the process over . 9 Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 8 Turn your battery. You should...
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.... 73 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small ... Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,...
.... 73 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small ... Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,...
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..." on page 51. 77 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any data you would like 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... want to transfer to the new hard drive. 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.
..." on page 51. 77 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any data you would like 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... want to transfer to the new hard drive. 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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... battery is not working correctly. Your notebook is fully recharged. Tip For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to your notebook is connected securely to room temperature.... 104 Replace any damaged cables. Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on page 16. • If your notebook. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such...
... battery is not working correctly. Your notebook is fully recharged. Tip For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to your notebook is connected securely to room temperature.... 104 Replace any damaged cables. Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on page 16. • If your notebook. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such...
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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...