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Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To 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 into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the router, indicating... wireless computers. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is the latest advance in computer communication. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to communicate. Plug the other end into...
Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To 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 into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the router, indicating... wireless computers. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is the latest advance in computer communication. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to communicate. Plug the other end into...
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... does not turn on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 The power indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. See your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. in . The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in...
... does not turn on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 The power indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. See your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. in . The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in...
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... 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 PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. ... a K. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and...
... 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 PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. ... a K. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and...
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...attached to use them. You may send 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 remove any PC Cards.... of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in the Reference Guide.
...attached to use them. You may send 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 remove any PC Cards.... of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in the Reference Guide.
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... 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 and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Never...discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered...
... 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 and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Never...discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered...
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... a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are...
... a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are...
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...7 Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic,...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 and unplug the...
...7 Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic,...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 and unplug the...
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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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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 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.
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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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... the power cord if it becomes damaged. Warning Do not attempt to be damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to the...
... the power cord if it becomes damaged. Warning Do not attempt to be damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to the...
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... on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn off .... wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). 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 the...
... on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn off .... wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). 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 the...
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... to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, 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 an airplane/ automobile power...Changing power modes You can use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in large areas such as the...
... to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, 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 an airplane/ automobile power...Changing power modes You can use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in large areas such as the...
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... notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 59. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "...Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ...
... notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 59. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "...Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ...
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... 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules...
... 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules...
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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 notebook over so ... drive kit. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the new hard drive.
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 notebook over so ... drive kit. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the new hard drive.
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...power settings" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the printer is not ... notebook. 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. For instructions on ...
...power settings" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the printer is not ... notebook. 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. For instructions on ...
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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...