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...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Power indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the... the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to...
...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Power indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the... the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to...
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... your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard...your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the ...
... your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard...your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the ...
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.... Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Do not lay components on the bottom of ...guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
.... Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Do not lay components on the bottom of ...guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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...respective companies. in Step 10. 14 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 15 Replace the keyboard screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. 2 12 Slide... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your reference guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
...respective companies. in Step 10. 14 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 15 Replace the keyboard screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. 2 12 Slide... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your reference guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
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...over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook, then replace the cover screws. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to the hard drive cover. See your notebook ...the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from their antistatic bags only when you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. ...
...over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook, then replace the cover screws. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to the hard drive cover. See your notebook ...the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from their antistatic bags only when you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. ...
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...Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 2 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on the bottom of the notebook ...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Go to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD...
...Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 2 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on the bottom of the notebook ...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Go to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD...
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... If your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. 1 Keyboard screw Keyboard screw 8 Loosen the six memory ...the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components ...
... If your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. 1 Keyboard screw Keyboard screw 8 Loosen the six memory ...the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components ...
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...States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. You may need to press down until it up. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 18 Slide the black keyboard connector ...the bottom is facing up. 9 Replace the optional keyboard screw. 10 Replace the memory bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on your notebook. 14 Reconnect...
...States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. You may need to press down until it up. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 18 Slide the black keyboard connector ...the bottom is facing up. 9 Replace the optional keyboard screw. 10 Replace the memory bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on your notebook. 14 Reconnect...
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...Screw Memory bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. See your reference guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support..., remove the keyboard screw and put it to use them. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the module until the module tilts upward. All other countries.
...Screw Memory bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. See your reference guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support..., remove the keyboard screw and put it to use them. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the module until the module tilts upward. All other countries.
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...are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power...in one direction. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. 2 11 Hold the new or replacement ...screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your reference guide for Customer Care Information.
...are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power...in one direction. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. 2 11 Hold the new or replacement ...screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your reference guide for Customer Care Information.
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... Move the antenna cables out of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All other grounded object. 8 Unplug the antenna cables. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 7 Loosen...Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by their edges. Note which color cable is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Never slide components over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn ...
... Move the antenna cables out of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All other grounded object. 8 Unplug the antenna cables. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 7 Loosen...Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by their edges. Note which color cable is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Never slide components over any Express, PC, and memory cards. 6 Turn ...
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... trademarks of the slot. in one direction. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. 11 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the ...10. 15 Reattach the antenna cables to the corresponding connectors. 16 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 17 Insert the battery, then turn your reference guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 18 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network ...
... trademarks of the slot. in one direction. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. 11 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the ...10. 15 Reattach the antenna cables to the corresponding connectors. 16 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 17 Insert the battery, then turn your reference guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 18 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network ...
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... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance 63 ii
... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance 63 ii
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...
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Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 103 Safety guidelines 104 First steps 104 Troubleshooting 105 Audio 105 Battery 105 CD drives 105 Diskette drive (external 105 Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet ... (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 103 Safety guidelines 104 First steps 104 Troubleshooting 105 Audio 105 Battery 105 CD drives 105 Diskette drive (external 105 Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet ... (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
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... 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Slide to AC power or ...the battery charge is malfunctioning. Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is in . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED ...
... 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Slide to AC power or ...the battery charge is malfunctioning. Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is in . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED ...
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...Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 2. Slide to unlock the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. 10 For more information, see "Replacing the... hard drive kit" on page 61. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay...
...Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 2. Slide to unlock the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. 10 For more information, see "Replacing the... hard drive kit" on page 61. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay...
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...Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious... you expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook may need to the AC adapter. 16 You should use the AC adapter...
...Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious... you expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook may need to the AC adapter. 16 You should use the AC adapter...
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... adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 17 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug...
... adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 17 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug...
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... on your notebook. To restart your session and shuts down to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to save...
... on your notebook. To restart your session and shuts down to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to save...