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...go to the lock position. 8 Turn your notebook over. 9 Plug your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. - Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Recycle or dispose of the battery as hazardous waste. The battery used in ...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 bottom of your notebook. All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100...
...go to the lock position. 8 Turn your notebook over. 9 Plug your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. - Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Recycle or dispose of the battery as hazardous waste. The battery used in ...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 bottom of your notebook. All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100...
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... 1 Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of their edges. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry it up. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries...
... 1 Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of their edges. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry it up. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries...
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... of the notebook, insert the cable into the slot under the right end of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Be careful to the front of the notebook...you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the LCD panel until it lies keys-down on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in place. Important Inserting a piece of the clip...
... of the notebook, insert the cable into the slot under the right end of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Be careful to the front of the notebook...you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the LCD panel until it lies keys-down on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in place. Important Inserting a piece of the clip...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... - Plug a microphone into this jack. 6 Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - 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...
... - Plug a microphone into this jack. 6 Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - 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...
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... mode, press the power button to "wake" it up. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you cannot use your notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If...your lap. When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook Important If for some reason you are not obstructed. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook...
... mode, press the power button to "wake" it up. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you cannot use your notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If...your lap. When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook Important If for some reason you are not obstructed. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook...
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... then press this box. Press the power button to close this system key... Display the power status box in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . Use these keys to perform a specific action. For more ... by the text or icon on commercial aircraft. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on the numeric keypad. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to...
... then press this box. Press the power button to close this system key... Display the power status box in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . Use these keys to perform a specific action. For more ... by the text or icon on commercial aircraft. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on the numeric keypad. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to...
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...the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Decrease the volume. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume...as outside in dim lighting situations. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Play or pause...
...the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Decrease the volume. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume...as outside in dim lighting situations. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Play or pause...
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... is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. Changing batteries Warning Danger of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery: 1 ...a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware click Stop. If your notebook is connected to AC power, you must turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 27 If your notebook is on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button...
... is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. Changing batteries Warning Danger of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery: 1 ...a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware click Stop. If your notebook is connected to AC power, you must turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 27 If your notebook is on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of your notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 8 Turn your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel. 28
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of your notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 8 Turn your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel. 28
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... it in a safe place. Replacing the keyboard 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . 10 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 41 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up. 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put...
... it in a safe place. Replacing the keyboard 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . 10 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 41 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up. 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Important Inserting a piece of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up. 12 Pull the cover off your notebook. 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the right end of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to Step 19. 42 Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 13 Gently lift the back edge of the keyboard. ■ If the keyboard does not lift, go to Step 14. ■ If the keyboard lifts, go to your notebook.
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Important Inserting a piece of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up. 12 Pull the cover off your notebook. 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the right end of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to Step 19. 42 Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 13 Gently lift the back edge of the keyboard. ■ If the keyboard does not lift, go to Step 14. ■ If the keyboard lifts, go to your notebook.
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Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 15 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be captive. 14 Close the LCD panel, turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the mini-PCI bay cover. 43 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tips & Tricks Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 16 Loosen the mini-PCI bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 15 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be captive. 14 Close the LCD panel, turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the mini-PCI bay cover. 43 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tips & Tricks Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 16 Loosen the mini-PCI bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
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...features, one of both of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 44 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Important Depending on top of your notebook over so the top is ...facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 19 With the back ...
...features, one of both of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 44 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Important Depending on top of your notebook over so the top is ...facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 19 With the back ...
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... if it is almost face-up. 45 To install the keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook and remove the cable. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 21 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide... toward the front of your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is not twisted.
... if it is almost face-up. 45 To install the keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook and remove the cable. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 21 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide... toward the front of your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is not twisted.
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... the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on your notebook could be flat all the way across . 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is not correctly replaced, your notebook. 46 Press down on... the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their ...
... the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on your notebook could be flat all the way across . 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is not correctly replaced, your notebook. 46 Press down on... the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their ...
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... connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19 navigation 18 numeric keypad 19 power status 19 Standby 19 Status 19 system 18... key combinations 19 toggle display 19 Windows 18 L label model number 10 labels 3 laser printer 30 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory ...
... connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19 navigation 18 numeric keypad 19 power status 19 Standby 19 Status 19 system 18... key combinations 19 toggle display 19 Windows 18 L label model number 10 labels 3 laser printer 30 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory ...
8511179 - Back of Setup Poster
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... USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Or connect your Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable (not included) if using dialup Internet access. Then lock it clicks. 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...
... USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Or connect your Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable (not included) if using dialup Internet access. Then lock it clicks. 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...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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.... For the location of the VGA port on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Simultaneous display lets you close the LCD panel, your notebook may turn it on your notebook. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power source and turn off your... 55 on your 3 Turn on your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the VGA port notebook or optional port replicator. 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 are for...
.... For the location of the VGA port on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Simultaneous display lets you close the LCD panel, your notebook may turn it on your notebook. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power source and turn off your... 55 on your 3 Turn on your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the VGA port notebook or optional port replicator. 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 are for...
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... uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for maximum power savings. ■ Close the LCD panel to turn off until you open the panel again. ■ Use Hibernate mode for a Low Battery warning message to power your ...to recalibrate the battery. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. 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 hidden icons ...
... uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for maximum power savings. ■ Close the LCD panel to turn off until you open the panel again. ■ Use Hibernate mode for a Low Battery warning message to power your ...to recalibrate the battery. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. 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 hidden icons ...
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Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to use. 5 Click OK. 94 CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing advanced settings Help and Support For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and ...opens. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you close the LCD panel. Type the keyword power management in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. To change advanced power ...
Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to use. 5 Click OK. 94 CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing advanced settings Help and Support For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and ...opens. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you close the LCD panel. Type the keyword power management in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. To change advanced power ...