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... dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. The power indicator turns on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 ... hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 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...
... dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. The power indicator turns on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 ... hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 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...
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... notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. See your notebook. Replace only with...replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on the bottom of explosion if the battery is connected to AC power, go 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 .
... notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. See your notebook. Replace only with...replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on the bottom of explosion if the battery is connected to AC power, go 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 .
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... 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 your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Make sure that the drive fits securely ... the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the ...
... 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 your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Make sure that the drive fits securely ... the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the ...
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... System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 11... 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 hard...
... System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 11... 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 hard...
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...: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in place. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is...insert the cable into their respective companies. The cover is facing up . 4 Insert the tabs on your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the front edge of the keyboard into place. Technical Support See the label...
...: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in place. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is...insert the cable into their respective companies. The cover is facing up . 4 Insert the tabs on your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the front edge of the keyboard into place. Technical Support See the label...
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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. ...the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. All other countries. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. All rights reserved...
..., 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. ...the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. All other countries. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. All rights reserved...
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... 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 notebook. If... inserted in the module slot. 12 Move the antenna wires out of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory,...
... 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 notebook. If... inserted in the module slot. 12 Move the antenna wires out of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory,...
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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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... 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 LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones or...
... 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 LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones or...
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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 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
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...For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, ..."Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. The hard drive is 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 ...
...For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, ..."Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. The hard drive is 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 ...
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...or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. Inform you when a drive is used. For more information, see... "Using the keyboard" on page 21. 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 17. 11 For more information, see "Using the status ...
...or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. Inform you when a drive is used. For more information, see... "Using the keyboard" on page 21. 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 17. 11 For more information, see "Using the status ...
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...damaged. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it... www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the battery charge indicator). Replace the power cord if it back in. b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 29. 2 Connect the AC adapter ...
...damaged. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it... www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the battery charge indicator). Replace the power cord if it back in. b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 29. 2 Connect the AC adapter ...
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... the other end of 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. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the...through both the surge protector and the modem. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of electricity coming into a telephone wall jack. Protecting from reaching your notebook ...
... the other end of 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. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the...through both the surge protector and the modem. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of electricity coming into a telephone wall jack. Protecting from reaching your notebook ...
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www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook. 15 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.... notebook for several minutes or if you are starting your notebook for about five seconds, then release it up your notebook may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To turn off your notebook on -screen instructions to turn off your lap. Caution Provide adequate space around your...
www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook. 15 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.... notebook for several minutes or if you are starting your notebook for about five seconds, then release it up your notebook may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To turn off your notebook on -screen instructions to turn off your lap. Caution Provide adequate space around your...
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...box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 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 on again. As a part of the Windows Task Manager... dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. Press and hold the power...
...box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 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 on again. As a part of the Windows Task Manager... dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. Press and hold the power...
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...Viewing the display on . For more information, see "Wireless Networking" in your notebook display in the online User Guide. To... Press the power button to close this system key... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to perform a specific action. Toggle the status indicators on the numeric ...communication. Use these keys to turn on or off while traveling in combination with a colored system key to be turned off . www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in an airplane. Press FN+ 1 to ...
...Viewing the display on . For more information, see "Wireless Networking" in your notebook display in the online User Guide. To... Press the power button to close this system key... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to perform a specific action. Toggle the status indicators on the numeric ...communication. Use these keys to turn on or off while traveling in combination with a colored system key to be turned off . www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in an airplane. Press FN+ 1 to ...
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... turn your notebook off your notebook over so the bottom is connected to Step 2. -OR- www.gateway.com Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on and is connected to AC power, go to AC power, you must turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook. 2 Release the... plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery: 1 If your notebook is on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. If your Gateway notebook. Changing batteries To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware click Stop.
... turn your notebook off your notebook over so the bottom is connected to Step 2. -OR- www.gateway.com Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on and is connected to AC power, go to AC power, you must turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook. 2 Release the... plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery: 1 If your notebook is on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. If your Gateway notebook. Changing batteries To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware click Stop.
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...begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over again. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. You should , try adding more slowly than you run your battery. Batteries If you think they should also recalibrate the battery ... battery so you need to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on battery power for more information about using it starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate...
...begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over again. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. You should , try adding more slowly than you run your battery. Batteries If you think they should also recalibrate the battery ... battery so you need to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on battery power for more information about using it starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate...
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... or other grounded object. 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... Gateway notebook. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing ...). Warning To prevent risk of your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case.
... or other grounded object. 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... Gateway notebook. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing ...). Warning To prevent risk of your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case.