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...on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Important If the ... the AC adapter. All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution...
...on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Important If the ... the AC adapter. All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution...
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...to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws ... guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge...
...to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws ... guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge...
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... discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of 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... Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more...
... discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of 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... Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more...
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... information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel 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... under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw...
... information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel 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... under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw...
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.... Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws...discharge (ESD). Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2006...
.... Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws...discharge (ESD). Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2006...
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...• Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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 PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more...
...• Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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 PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more...
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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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 Component Power connector Monitor port 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 Component Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
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.... 12 If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged... may be damaged. You can cause serious injury or death. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery...
.... 12 If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged... may be damaged. You can cause serious injury or death. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery...
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...If you finish using your notebook connected to a standard telephone line. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire... and leave your notebook for the location of electricity coming into your notebook can use to connect to AC power until it back in 56K modem that has a modem jack. During a power surge, the voltage.... To protect your notebook. b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to levels far above normal levels and cause data ...
...If you finish using your notebook connected to a standard telephone line. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire... and leave your notebook for the location of electricity coming into your notebook can use to connect to AC power until it back in 56K modem that has a modem jack. During a power surge, the voltage.... To protect your notebook. b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to levels far above normal levels and cause data ...
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The entire process will take several hours. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 29 When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the...charge. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. If your battery. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then ...
The entire process will take several hours. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 29 When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the...charge. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. If your battery. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then ...
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...memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your Gateway notebook. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do... Never slide components over 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 replace memory. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are ...
...memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your Gateway notebook. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do... Never slide components over 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 replace memory. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are ...
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... discharge" 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 adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree...
... discharge" 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 adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree...
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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 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...
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 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...
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... To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small ... 32. 2 Turn off your applications, 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 label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that...
... To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small ... 32. 2 Turn off your applications, 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 label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that...
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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,...