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...Care Information. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Power indicator If the power indicator does ...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. All...
...Care Information. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Power indicator If the power indicator does ...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. All...
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... to Step 2. - Keep away from children. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Recycle or dispose of the notebook. OR If your notebook is on . All rights reserved. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other...
... to Step 2. - Keep away from children. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Recycle or dispose of the notebook. OR If your notebook is on . All rights reserved. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other...
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...8226; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your online hardware guide. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Never slide... components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. All other brands and product...
...8226; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your online hardware guide. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Never slide... components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. All other brands and product...
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... 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. DVD bracket Replacing ...the drive bay. 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. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards...
... 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. DVD bracket Replacing ...the drive bay. 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. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards...
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...Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. See your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and ...packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. You...
...Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. See your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and ...packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. You...
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... 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... trademarks of their respective companies. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted,...
... 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... trademarks of their respective companies. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted,...
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...use them. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only... static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up , then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic,...
...use them. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only... static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up , then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic,...
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...keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across . All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...moved toward you try to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is...
...keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across . All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...moved toward you try to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is...
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...other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.... Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screws Screws ...
...other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.... Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screws Screws ...
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.... in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, 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...label on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in the memory bay. See your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. ...
.... in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, 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...label on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in the memory bay. See your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. ...
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... discharge (ESD). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the outside of the way. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other brands and product names are...
... discharge (ESD). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the outside of the way. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other brands and product names are...
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... new module at each side of the slot. -ORIf your card is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in one direction. All other countries. This module is held by clips, press the module down until the ...antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX 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 ...
... new module at each side of the slot. -ORIf your card is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in one direction. All other countries. This module is held by clips, press the module down until the ...antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX 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 ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model 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 ...types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering accessories 29 i
Contents Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model 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 ...types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering accessories 29 i
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CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
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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 ... into this jack. Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is on - notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery charge is off - The built-in . Plug a microphone 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 ... into this jack. Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is on - notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery charge is off - The built-in . Plug a microphone into this jack...
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... not plugged into this bay. 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 Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. Slide to release the...
... not plugged into this bay. 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 Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. Slide to release the...
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... until it turns on and off. 12 You should use your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC...
... until it turns on and off. 12 You should use your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC...
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... line cord. If you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The modem will not... work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your notebook, then start your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. www.gateway...
... line cord. If you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The modem will not... work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your notebook, then start your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. www.gateway...
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... the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook. When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2. If your...
... the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook. When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2. If your...
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www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press ... in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless communication. Toggle your notebook display in the online User Guide. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is turned...wireless communication. 19 IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11a communication devices are examples of your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on or off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can...
www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press ... in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless communication. Toggle your notebook display in the online User Guide. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is turned...wireless communication. 19 IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11a communication devices are examples of your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on or off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can...