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... it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or...
... it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or...
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...their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 ...Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. All other countries. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the ...
...their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 ...Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. All other countries. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the ...
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... 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 hardware guide for...in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup ...
... 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 hardware guide for...in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup ...
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...to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across . The keyboard should be... wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it...
...to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across . The keyboard should be... wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it...
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... 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 hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the memory bay...States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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. 8 ...
... 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 hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the memory bay...States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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. 8 ...
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... or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. 9 If your card is held by clips, press the module down until the...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 the bottom of ...
... or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. 9 If your card is held by clips, press the module down until the...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 the bottom of ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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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 an...
... 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 an...
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Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" in the online User Guide. 9 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.
Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" in the online User Guide. 9 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.
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... type purchased from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 29. 2 Connect the AC adapter to disassemble the AC adapter. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator...
... type purchased from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 29. 2 Connect the AC adapter to disassemble the AC adapter. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator...
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...it but the battery charge is interrupted, you run your programs are using an additional battery. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more information. 29 Batteries If you must start the process over again. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu...than you can swap batteries when necessary. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 27 for accessories or supplies. The entire process will take several hours. When the...
...it but the battery charge is interrupted, you run your programs are using an additional battery. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more information. 29 Batteries If you must start the process over again. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu...than you can swap batteries when necessary. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 27 for accessories or supplies. The entire process will take several hours. When the...
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... see "Changing batteries" on page 32. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with ...a similar drive obtained from Gateway. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your DVD drive becomes damaged...
... see "Changing batteries" on page 32. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with ...a similar drive obtained from Gateway. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your DVD drive becomes damaged...
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... www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 17 Replace the keyboard screw. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem...
... www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 17 Replace the keyboard screw. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem...
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...notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook. 18 See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive... 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices...
...notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook. 18 See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive... 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices...
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... Step 15, replace it, then tighten the screws. 12 Replace the keyboard screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the cover in several places until it is facing up. 9 If you removed screws in... the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place. The cover should easily fall into their corresponding slots. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots.
... Step 15, replace it, then tighten the screws. 12 Replace the keyboard screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the cover in several places until it is facing up. 9 If you removed screws in... the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place. The cover should easily fall into their corresponding slots. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots.
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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... times when you cannot use a power adapter. ■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use an airplane/automobile power adapter (if supported by your notebook is ... ...and you activated Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ ...Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. Changing power modes You can use alternate power sources whenever possible. ...
... times when you cannot use a power adapter. ■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use an airplane/automobile power adapter (if supported by your notebook is ... ...and you activated Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ ...Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. Changing power modes You can use alternate power sources whenever possible. ...
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...train stations, or bus terminals. For information on page 89. 145 Power Files ■ Copy your working with you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. ■ Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. ■ To get the best performance from your notebook ...of privacy. ■ Use a startup password to restrict access to your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are away. ■ Always keep the information in case of your notebook to Gateway for service. The startup password is very secure, with no easy way to...
...train stations, or bus terminals. For information on page 89. 145 Power Files ■ Copy your working with you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. ■ Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. ■ To get the best performance from your notebook ...of privacy. ■ Use a startup password to restrict access to your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are away. ■ Always keep the information in case of your notebook to Gateway for service. The startup password is very secure, with no easy way to...
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...help . While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you start your hard drive is turned on page 164. Type the keyword ...: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to...
...help . While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you start your hard drive is turned on page 164. Type the keyword ...: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to...
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...The printer is not the default printer, make sure that the battery is connected to an electrical outlet, turned on connecting the AC power adapter, see the poster or hardware guide. Many printers have selected it in the printer setup. Press the button to put the printer ...Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on , and working correctly. Your notebook is not working on AC power ■ Make sure that your AC power adapter is in the Search box, then click the arrow. Replace any damaged ...
...The printer is not the default printer, make sure that the battery is connected to an electrical outlet, turned on connecting the AC power adapter, see the poster or hardware guide. Many printers have selected it in the printer setup. Press the button to put the printer ...Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on , and working correctly. Your notebook is not working on AC power ■ Make sure that your AC power adapter is in the Search box, then click the arrow. Replace any damaged ...
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...128 acoustic handset coupler 144 adding icons to desktop 9 user accounts 128 address e-mail 39 Web 38 airplane power adapter 91 alarms 93 AU file 65 audio muting 62 playing 64, 65 troubleshooting 165 audio CD adding tracks to library 71 cleaning 133 editing track information 71 playing 66 ...automobile power adapter 91 AVI file 65 B background 121 backing up files 138 battery alternate power sources 91 charge indicator 90 charge status ...
...128 acoustic handset coupler 144 adding icons to desktop 9 user accounts 128 address e-mail 39 Web 38 airplane power adapter 91 alarms 93 AU file 65 audio muting 62 playing 64, 65 troubleshooting 165 audio CD adding tracks to library 71 cleaning 133 editing track information 71 playing 66 ...automobile power adapter 91 AVI file 65 B background 121 backing up files 138 battery alternate power sources 91 charge indicator 90 charge status ...
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... drive troubleshooting 149 display changing resolution 119 properties 55, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 troubleshooting 150 using screen saver 122 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 4 Help and Support 4 online help 6 documents creating 21 opening 23 printing 23 saving 22 downloading files 39 drivers ... video 72 e-mail address 39 checking for messages 40 sending 40 transferring settings from old computer 141 using 36, 39 EmPower power adapter 91 Error-checking 136 extended desktop 123 F faxes automatically canceling 116 canceling 115 configuring Fax 111 installing Fax 110 receiving and viewing...
... drive troubleshooting 149 display changing resolution 119 properties 55, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 troubleshooting 150 using screen saver 122 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 4 Help and Support 4 online help 6 documents creating 21 opening 23 printing 23 saving 22 downloading files 39 drivers ... video 72 e-mail address 39 checking for messages 40 sending 40 transferring settings from old computer 141 using 36, 39 EmPower power adapter 91 Error-checking 136 extended desktop 123 F faxes automatically canceling 116 canceling 115 configuring Fax 111 installing Fax 110 receiving and viewing...