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... Support See the label on . 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 , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on...
... Support See the label on . 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 , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on...
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... battery out of the notebook. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the lock position. 8 Turn your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. The battery used...
... battery out of the notebook. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the lock position. 8 Turn your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. The battery used...
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... 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 at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Do not lay components on the outside of their respective companies. 1 Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines...
... 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 at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Do not lay components on the outside of their respective companies. 1 Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines...
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... adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your online hardware guide. 7 Remove...
... adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your online hardware guide. 7 Remove...
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... reserved. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. 8 Remove the four 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 and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover.
... reserved. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. 8 Remove the four 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 and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover.
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... removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to replace the keyboard. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn...
... removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to replace the keyboard. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn...
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... memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See 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...
... memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See 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...
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... registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on 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 the way. 13 If your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. This module is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot. If your card is held...
... registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on 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 the way. 13 If your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. This module is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot. If your card is held...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card 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...
... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card 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...
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... and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. The label on your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The...
... and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. The label on your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The...
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... 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 • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering...
... 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 • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering...
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... cover and compare the logo to the notebook. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on a television in the online User Guide. Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this slot. If the air vents are not obstructed. If these slots. For more information, see Viewing the display on page 24. Helps cool internal components. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types...
... cover and compare the logo to the notebook. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on a television in the online User Guide. Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this slot. If the air vents are not obstructed. If these slots. For more information, see Viewing the display on page 24. Helps cool internal components. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types...
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... all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. Inform you when a drive is used. 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 21. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode.
... all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. Inform you when a drive is used. 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 21. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode.
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... changing the power button mode, see "Changing power modes" in the online User Guide. If your notebook is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook, it up. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook. 15 Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. When you have not used...
... changing the power button mode, see "Changing power modes" in the online User Guide. If your notebook is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook, it up. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook. 15 Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. When you have not used...
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...-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to perform specific actions. Use these keys to the notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to turn on page 19. Many of keys. This key can attach an external keyboard to...
...-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to perform specific actions. Use these keys to the notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to turn on page 19. Many of keys. This key can attach an external keyboard to...
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... the CD or DVD. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your display. Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such...
... the CD or DVD. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your display. Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such...
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... button twice in the online User Guide. This action is called right-clicking. Press the left button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the front of the speakers. -OR- To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on how to adjust the overall volume of the screen. Select an object on the screen. Start a program or open a file or folder. www.gateway...
... button twice in the online User Guide. This action is called right-clicking. Press the left button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the front of the speakers. -OR- To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on how to adjust the overall volume of the screen. Select an object on the screen. Start a program or open a file or folder. www.gateway...
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... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 54 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 54 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
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...6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 30 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting 13, 14 DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless...
...6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 30 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting 13, 14 DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless...
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... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 46 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 15, 16 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 specifications 3 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 46 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 15, 16 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 specifications 3 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...