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...does not turn on . All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook. 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 Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of...
...does not turn on . All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook. 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 Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of...
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... can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Technical Support See the label on the ...
... can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Technical Support See the label on the ...
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...battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the...
...battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the...
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... their respective companies. See your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new ...hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the ...
... their respective companies. See your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new ...hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the ...
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...cover and wireless network 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 over so the bottom is flat all the way across...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on top...
...cover and wireless network 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 over so the bottom is flat all the way across...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on top...
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...then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your ...notebook. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...
...then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your ...notebook. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...
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... sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the module slot. 12 Move the antenna wires out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the module until it can only be inserted in the United States and other brands... or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn on your hardware guide for...
... sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the module slot. 12 Move the antenna wires out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the module until it can only be inserted in the United States and other brands... or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn on your hardware guide for...
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... and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems 13 Connecting the dial-up modem 13 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to...
... and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems 13 Connecting the dial-up modem 13 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack...
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack...
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Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. www.gateway.com Back Identifying features Power connector Monitor port Component Power connector Monitor port Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" in the online User Guide. 9
Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. www.gateway.com Back Identifying features Power connector Monitor port Component Power connector Monitor port Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" in the online User Guide. 9
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... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38. 10 The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. Slide to release the battery. Includes the product model number. Install a memory module into... AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon ...
... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38. 10 The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. Slide to release the battery. Includes the product model number. Install a memory module into... AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon ...
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www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 21. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 18. Provides all the functionality of...of a mouse. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button ...
www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 21. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 18. Provides all the functionality of...of a mouse. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button ...
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... your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook, then plug it back in. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The ... turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on , complete the following steps until it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to you partially charged. b Press FN+F1 to fully charge the battery. Important...
... your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook, then plug it back in. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The ... turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on , complete the following steps until it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to you partially charged. b Press FN+F1 to fully charge the battery. Important...
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www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During a power surge, the voltage level of your notebook through both the surge protector... and the modem. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can use a surge protector. Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that has a modem jack. The ...
www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During a power surge, the voltage level of your notebook through both the surge protector... and the modem. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can use a surge protector. Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that has a modem jack. The ...
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...starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to harm your skin. If your notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to turn off your notebook, it may become hot enough to set up . Turning off your notebook Important If for some reason you ...close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ...
...starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to harm your skin. If your notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to turn off your notebook, it may become hot enough to set up . Turning off your notebook Important If for some reason you ...close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook turns off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery ...) your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 As...
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook turns off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery ...) your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 As...
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...notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. Turn the optional wireless network on or off . Press the power button to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at...wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to close this system key... www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with equipment on commercial aircraft....
...notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. Turn the optional wireless network on or off . Press the power button to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at...wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to close this system key... www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with equipment on commercial aircraft....
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...outlet, you can change the battery: 1 If your notebook over so the bottom is turned on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on . Turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook is on...away from children. icon in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Discard used batteries according to AC power, you must turn off your Gateway notebook. If your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn your notebook is facing up. 27...
...outlet, you can change the battery: 1 If your notebook over so the bottom is turned on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on . Turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook is on...away from children. icon in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Discard used batteries according to AC power, you must turn off your Gateway notebook. If your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn your notebook is facing up. 27...
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To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on battery power for extended periods, you may need additional space for accessories or supplies. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see a...Changing batteries" on page 32 for more slowly than you can swap batteries when necessary. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you must start the process over again. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The entire ...
To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on battery power for extended periods, you may need additional space for accessories or supplies. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see a...Changing batteries" on page 32 for more slowly than you can swap batteries when necessary. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you must start the process over again. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The entire ...
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...of electric shock, do not insert any module can be placed in this section. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other grounded...Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Do not lay components on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline...
...of electric shock, do not insert any module can be placed in this section. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other grounded...Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Do not lay components on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline...