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...original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in . Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter... number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All rights reserved.
...original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in . Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter... number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All rights reserved.
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...Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your online hardware guide. in a safe place. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a... discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any...
...Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your online hardware guide. in a safe place. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a... discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any...
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...Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. Never slide components over so the bottom is attached to replace the hard drive. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines ...• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cover. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static...
...Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. Never slide components over so the bottom is attached to replace the hard drive. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines ...• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cover. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static...
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...the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any...• Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges....
...the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any...• Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges....
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...network cable before replacing a component. All rights reserved. All other grounded object. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: •... guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
...network cable before replacing a component. All rights reserved. All other grounded object. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: •... guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
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... (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your hardware guide for your workbench or other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the way. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. Screw Preventing static electricity...
... (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your hardware guide for your workbench or other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the way. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. Screw Preventing static electricity...
8511385 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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... Search box, then click the arrow. To find files and folders using this utility can also combine search criteria to search by: ■ Name or part of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you are looking...
... Search box, then click the arrow. To find files and folders using this utility can also combine search criteria to search by: ■ Name or part of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you are looking...
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Searching for files 2 If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window. ■ If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of the file and folder names containing the letters you searched for. 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list. 27 When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that name. ■ If you type part of the name, Search will list all of that you typed. 3 Click Search.
Searching for files 2 If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window. ■ If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of the file and folder names containing the letters you searched for. 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list. 27 When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that name. ■ If you type part of the name, Search will list all of that you typed. 3 Click Search.
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... desktop. - To change desktop colors: 1 Right-click any empty space on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items, such as part of a desktop theme, see the following procedure. 157 The new colors appear on the desktop, then click Properties.
... desktop. - To change desktop colors: 1 Right-click any empty space on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items, such as part of a desktop theme, see the following procedure. 157 The new colors appear on the desktop, then click Properties.
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... tab. 5 Click Save As, type a name for the new theme, then click OK twice. CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook To create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click the arrow button to change the desktop background: 1 Right-click any empty space...
... tab. 5 Click Save As, type a name for the new theme, then click OK twice. CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook To create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click the arrow button to change the desktop background: 1 Right-click any empty space...
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... two batteries: To partially discharge the main battery, remove the secondary battery after discharging it is cooled by air circulated through your notebook and other parts of dust. Your notebook is partially discharged. Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from the vents with a damp cloth. You...
... two batteries: To partially discharge the main battery, remove the secondary battery after discharging it is cooled by air circulated through your notebook and other parts of dust. Your notebook is partially discharged. Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from the vents with a damp cloth. You...
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... usually ends in the Search box, then click the arrow. You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your old computer's My Documents folder for personal data files. Go to Step 4. - Type the keyword searching for...
... usually ends in the Search box, then click the arrow. You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your old computer's My Documents folder for personal data files. Go to Step 4. - Type the keyword searching for...
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Notices Copyright © 2006 Gateway, Inc. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by Gateway. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel ..., CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. APPENDIX A: Safety and Legal Information ■ Unplug the notebook from Gateway. 236
Notices Copyright © 2006 Gateway, Inc. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by Gateway. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel ..., CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. APPENDIX A: Safety and Legal Information ■ Unplug the notebook from Gateway. 236
8511386 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference Guide
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... can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook's power connector. 12 The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. You can cause serious injury or death. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Connecting the AC adapter Warning... Do not attempt to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter.
... can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook's power connector. 12 The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. You can cause serious injury or death. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Connecting the AC adapter Warning... Do not attempt to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter.
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... not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it on again. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click...
... not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it on again. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click...
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... button and hold it . Adjusting the volume Position the pointer over the object. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the appropriate part of your notebook. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key...
... button and hold it . Adjusting the volume Position the pointer over the object. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the appropriate part of your notebook. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key...
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... insert any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Before installing or replacing components...to use them. CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as ...
... insert any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Before installing or replacing components...to use them. CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as ...
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APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal ■ 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. 58
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal ■ 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. 58
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... limits as set a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches) separation between the device and the body, for use in the notebook. Contact Gateway for use of a wireless device near the body (this device must not be operated (or co-located) in your notebook system. Federal Communications... Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - ...
... limits as set a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches) separation between the device and the body, for use in the notebook. Contact Gateway for use of a wireless device near the body (this device must not be operated (or co-located) in your notebook system. Federal Communications... Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - ...
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... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception...the receiver is connected ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver ...
... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception...the receiver is connected ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver ...