8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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...countries. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the ... Do not attempt to the AC adapter. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook's power connector. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the same type...
...countries. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the ... Do not attempt to the AC adapter. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook's power connector. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the same type...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... should use your notebook's battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to be recalibrated. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC ...AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook or one of the battery charge indicator). Replace the power cord if it turns on page 6 for the first time, the battery...
... should use your notebook's battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to be recalibrated. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC ...AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook or one of the battery charge indicator). Replace the power cord if it turns on page 6 for the first time, the battery...
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...No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. If you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To... reduce the risk of electricity coming into a telephone wall jack. If you can use a surge protector. To protect your notebook. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection....
...No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. If you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To... reduce the risk of electricity coming into a telephone wall jack. If you can use a surge protector. To protect your notebook. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection....
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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..., turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook turns off: 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. If...top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your notebook. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again.
..., turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook turns off: 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. If...top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your notebook. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again.
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...Modules). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. The modules are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your ... add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Warning To prevent risk of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other grounded object. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and ...
...Modules). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. The modules are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your ... add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Warning To prevent risk of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other grounded object. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and ...
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... space, at the factory to make sure that the notebook is replaced incorrectly. If you are equipped with a three-wire power cord to the correct voltage. ■ Openings in your notebook case are followed. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all...objects of fire, use ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to avoid eating and drinking near water or a heat source such as hazardous locations. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on your...
... space, at the factory to make sure that the notebook is replaced incorrectly. If you are equipped with a three-wire power cord to the correct voltage. ■ Openings in your notebook case are followed. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all...objects of fire, use ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to avoid eating and drinking near water or a heat source such as hazardous locations. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on your...
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www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 49
www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 49
8511179 - Back of Setup Poster
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.... (optional) Connect the phone cord (included) to complete Windows setup. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Press the power button, then follow the on-... ( ) or USB ( ) cable (not included) if using dialup Internet access. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Battery Indicator Power Indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Speaker S-video (optional) Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Kensington™ lock slot Optical Drive 1 INSTALL ...
.... (optional) Connect the phone cord (included) to complete Windows setup. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Press the power button, then follow the on-... ( ) or USB ( ) cable (not included) if using dialup Internet access. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Battery Indicator Power Indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Speaker S-video (optional) Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Kensington™ lock slot Optical Drive 1 INSTALL ...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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... Standby mode. on your 3 Turn on your notebook. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power source and turn off your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the VGA port notebook or optional port replicator. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Settings ... driver. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section...
... Standby mode. on your 3 Turn on your notebook. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power source and turn off your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the VGA port notebook or optional port replicator. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Settings ... driver. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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... For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 95. Many PC Cards and Microdrive Cards use . 90 CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Monitoring the battery charge Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Advance...
... For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 95. Many PC Cards and Microdrive Cards use . 90 CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Monitoring the battery charge Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Advance...
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To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets. Do not use it again. Let the liquid drain,...on the keyboard, turn off your notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the cloth. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you shut down . If you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen ... flows through the vents on components. Cleaning the exterior Always turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off your notebook.
To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets. Do not use it again. Let the liquid drain,...on the keyboard, turn off your notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the cloth. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you shut down . If you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen ... flows through the vents on components. Cleaning the exterior Always turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off your notebook.
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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... you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your...the case was damaged. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any screws, then replace the ...
... you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your...the case was damaged. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any screws, then replace the ...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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...system and your notebook, follow troubleshooting steps. www.gateway.com Telephone support Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■... resources. ■ If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your notebook is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that your notebook is supplying power. The technician may have a technical problem with your telephone ...
...system and your notebook, follow troubleshooting steps. www.gateway.com Telephone support Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■... resources. ■ If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your notebook is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that your notebook is supplying power. The technician may have a technical problem with your telephone ...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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... Important safety information Warning Always follow all power cables and modem cables from the type of power source indicated on the system board. Warning Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your Gateway notebook is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the notebook. If you...
... Important safety information Warning Always follow all power cables and modem cables from the type of power source indicated on the system board. Warning Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your Gateway notebook is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the notebook. If you...
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www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 171
www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 171