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...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 , unplug the adapter from your notebook. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death... damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Important 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 , unplug the adapter from your notebook. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death... damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Important If the...
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...their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare ...the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available...
...their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare ...the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available...
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...the bottom of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in ... If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or...
...the bottom of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in ... If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or...
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... components 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at...one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook has the...
... components 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at...one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook has the...
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.... Do not lay components on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. ESD can permanently...
.... Do not lay components on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. ESD can permanently...
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...Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Locating Components Wireless network bay Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the wireless network module To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter... electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: •...
...Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Locating Components Wireless network bay Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the wireless network module To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter... electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: •...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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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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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 • Turning your notebook on and off &#...
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 • Turning your notebook on and off &#...
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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 Component Power connector Monitor port 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 Component Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
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...If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after ... connector. 12 If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to your notebook or one of the same type and voltage...
...If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after ... connector. 12 If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to your notebook or one of the same type and voltage...
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... dial-up modem 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook. b Press FN+F1 to AC power until it back in 56K modem that has an antenna/cable TV jack. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector... connected to toggle the status lights on the right 13 To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into your notebook. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
... dial-up modem 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook. b Press FN+F1 to AC power until it back in 56K modem that has an antenna/cable TV jack. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector... connected to toggle the status lights on the right 13 To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into your notebook. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight ... indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 29 To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight ... indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 29 To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to...
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... your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist ... in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section. 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 notebook ...
... your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist ... in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section. 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 notebook ...
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... module lines up , then remove the battery. For more information, 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 notebook over . 14 Connect the power... does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in...
... module lines up , then remove the battery. For more information, 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 notebook over . 14 Connect the power... does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in...
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...remove the battery. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. 5 Turn off your notebook. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any data you can replace your notebook over so the bottom is facing...Guide. 4 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 27. 38 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more hard drive ...
...remove the battery. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. 5 Turn off your notebook. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any data you can replace your notebook over so the bottom is facing...Guide. 4 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 27. 38 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more hard drive ...
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... the cover to replace the keyboard. If your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook... cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 18 For instructions on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow...
... the cover to replace the keyboard. If your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook... cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 18 For instructions on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 12 connector 9 accessories purchasing 30 safety precautions 47 application key 18 arrow keys 18 audio adjusting volume 20 back button 19 headphone jack 6 microphone ... case 30 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections...
Index A AC adapter connecting 12 connector 9 accessories purchasing 30 safety precautions 47 application key 18 arrow keys 18 audio adjusting volume 20 back button 19 headphone jack 6 microphone ... case 30 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections...
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Index finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 18, 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 ... 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 arrow 18 58 www.gateway.com battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 18, 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19... PC Card PDA memory cards 25 pointer identifying 21 moving 21 power AC adapter 12 battery 27, 29 button 11, 19 connector 9, 12 indicator 6, 15 source problems 13 Standby mode 15,...
Index finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 18, 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 ... 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 arrow 18 58 www.gateway.com battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 18, 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19... PC Card PDA memory cards 25 pointer identifying 21 moving 21 power AC adapter 12 battery 27, 29 button 11, 19 connector 9, 12 indicator 6, 15 source problems 13 Standby mode 15,...
