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Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All other countries. Power indicator If the...
Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All other countries. Power indicator If the...
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... 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 network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw... object. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Replacing 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,...
... 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 network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw... object. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Replacing 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,...
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... on your notebook are ready to replace the hard drive. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure 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 ...software and device driver recovery" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Do not lay components on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . ...
... on your notebook are ready to replace the hard drive. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure 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 ...software and device driver recovery" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Do not lay components on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . ...
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...it to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn 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 (available at most... Support See the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. See your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Removing the old keyboard To...
...it to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn 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 (available at most... Support See the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. See your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Removing the old keyboard To...
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...and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are... the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws ...
...and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are... the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws ...
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... Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and ...sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Caution...
... Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and ...sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Caution...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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Then lock it clicks. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE After setting up : 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 United States and other brands and product names are trademarks...
Then lock it clicks. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE After setting up : 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 United States and other brands and product names are trademarks...
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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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. 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
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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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Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge. Allow three hours for the battery to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts ...of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may need to you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "...
Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge. Allow three hours for the battery to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts ...of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may need to you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "...
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... indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook can enter your notebook. For more ...information, see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 17...
... indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook can enter your notebook. For more ...information, see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 17...
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... Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 52 To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it snaps into the notebook until it starts and you may need to the locked position. 8 Turn...
... Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 52 To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it snaps into the notebook until it starts and you may need to the locked position. 8 Turn...
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... slot. 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 ...capacities and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. 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 designed for your ...
... slot. 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 ...capacities and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. 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 designed for your ...
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... disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up any PC cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. 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...
... disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up any PC cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. 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...
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...8226; Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 104 Tip For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 56....battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on page 16. • If your notebook is not working correctly. Tip For more information about ...
...8226; Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 104 Tip For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 56....battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on page 16. • If your notebook is not working correctly. Tip For more information about ...
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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...