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.... Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Technical Support See the label on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important If the battery charge...adapter from your notebook. in . Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All other countries. All rights reserved. The replacement cord must be of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook's power connector. 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. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Technical Support See the label on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important If the battery charge...adapter from your notebook. in . Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All other countries. All rights reserved. The replacement cord must be of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook's power connector. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter...
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... 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. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid... Batteries" in your workbench or other grounded object. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by ...
... 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. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid... Batteries" in your workbench or other grounded object. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by ...
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...electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive 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... disc, Gateway may send you are ready to replace the hard drive. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable...
...electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive 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... disc, Gateway may send you are ready to replace the hard drive. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable...
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... then remove the battery. 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 (... electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook over so the top is marked with notebook ...
... then remove the battery. 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 (... electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook over so the top is marked with notebook ...
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... the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Technical Support See the label on...Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter...
... the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Technical Support See the label on...Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter...
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...this notebook. 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of the notebook for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use ...
...this notebook. 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of the notebook for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use ...
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 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. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
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... cause serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you expect. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. The replacement ... battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an...
... cause serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you expect. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. The replacement ... battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an...
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... damage. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use a surge protector. on page...4 When you have a cable modem, use to connect to toggle the status lights on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook. If you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). b ... absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Your notebook has a built-in .
... damage. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use a surge protector. on page...4 When you have a cable modem, use to connect to toggle the status lights on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook. If you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). b ... absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Your notebook has a built-in .
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... to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your battery. If the battery charge... indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 29 The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens...
... to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your battery. If the battery charge... indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 29 The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens...
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... cable, and network cable before opening the case. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any slot. Warning To prevent risk...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. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32
... cable, and network cable before opening the case. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any slot. Warning To prevent risk...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. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32
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This module is keyed so it clicks in one direction. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. If the module does...a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. 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...
This module is keyed so it clicks in one direction. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. If the module does...a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. 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...
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... static electricity discharge" on page 27. 38 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 any data you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. For more...bottom is facing up any PC cards. 8 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. 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.
... static electricity discharge" on page 27. 38 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 any data you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. For more...bottom is facing up any PC cards. 8 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. 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.
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...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. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the ...obtained from the old drive. If your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your drivers...
...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. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the ...obtained from the old drive. If your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your drivers...
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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,...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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Index A AC adapter international adapters 91 accessing shared drives 105 shared files 106 shared folders 105 accessories safety precautions 171 accounts Internet 37 ISP 37 user 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 ... 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 90 charging...
Index A AC adapter international adapters 91 accessing shared drives 105 shared files 106 shared folders 105 accessories safety precautions 171 accounts Internet 37 ISP 37 user 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 ... 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 90 charging...
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Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips ... Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 54 USB support for 54 power AC adapter 91 advanced settings 92, 94 alarms 93 automobile/airplane adapter 91 battery 90 changing modes 91 changing schemes 92 conserving battery power 90 EmPower... adapter 91 extending battery life 90 Hibernate mode 91, 95 international adapter 145 management 89, 90 schemes 92 SpeedStep settings 92 Standby mode 91 troubleshooting 164 ...
Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips ... Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 54 USB support for 54 power AC adapter 91 advanced settings 92, 94 alarms 93 automobile/airplane adapter 91 battery 90 changing modes 91 changing schemes 92 conserving battery power 90 EmPower... adapter 91 extending battery life 90 Hibernate mode 91, 95 international adapter 145 management 89, 90 schemes 92 SpeedStep settings 92 Standby mode 91 troubleshooting 164 ...