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The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal ... cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook's power connector. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. in . Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the ...
The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal ... cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook's power connector. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. in . Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the ...
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... working with a K. See your notebook. Replacing 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 ... components in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. All rights reserved. Replacing the DVD ...
... working with a K. See your notebook. Replacing 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 ... components in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. All rights reserved. Replacing the DVD ...
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... installed. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to use them. 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...• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Avoid touching the edge ...
... installed. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to use them. 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...• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Avoid touching the edge ...
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... a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver ... not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are ready 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...
... a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver ... not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are ready 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...
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... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching ...the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked...
... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching ...the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked...
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...from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their respective companies. 1 ESD can permanently damage electrostatic... cable before replacing a component. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of the way. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside...
...from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their respective companies. 1 ESD can permanently damage electrostatic... cable before replacing a component. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of the way. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... the power cord to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from Gateway. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on and off. 12 Important... the following steps until it turns on page 6 for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. b Press FN+F1 to ...
... the power cord to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from Gateway. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on and off. 12 Important... the following steps until it turns on page 6 for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. b Press FN+F1 to ...
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... X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the... turns off: 1. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again.
... X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the... turns off: 1. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again.
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Quickly press and release the right button once. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (...release the left button twice in the online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Do this... This action is called clicking. Press the left button and hold it . This action is .... Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on how to the appropriate part of your notebook. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the screen.
Quickly press and release the right button once. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (...release the left button twice in the online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Do this... This action is called clicking. Press the left button and hold it . This action is .... Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on how to the appropriate part of your notebook. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the screen.
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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 Warning To prevent..., and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory ...
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 Warning To prevent..., and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory ...
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www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 49
www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 49
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... co-located) in the notebook. Caution In order to comply with the notebook. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with any other than 20 cm (8 inches) from that interference will void ...more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any way. Contact Gateway for use of these devices are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected. Compliance Accessories: The accessories associated with the instructions...
... co-located) in the notebook. Caution In order to comply with the notebook. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with any other than 20 cm (8 inches) from that interference will void ...more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any way. Contact Gateway for use of these devices are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected. Compliance Accessories: The accessories associated with the instructions...
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...Warning FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: ■ Gateway M360 ■ Gateway M365 ■ Gateway 6000 series ■ Gateway MX6000 series ■ Gateway NX500 series This device complies with a... plug is resolved. Recycle or dispose as determined by Gateway could affect the operation of service may be certain of the number of the FCC Rules. To be required. A telephone line cord with Part 15 of devices that you in order for this equipment...
...Warning FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: ■ Gateway M360 ■ Gateway M365 ■ Gateway 6000 series ■ Gateway MX6000 series ■ Gateway NX500 series This device complies with a... plug is resolved. Recycle or dispose as determined by Gateway could affect the operation of service may be certain of the number of the FCC Rules. To be required. A telephone line cord with Part 15 of devices that you in order for this equipment...
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... and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as glass, plastics, and certain chemical compounds are disposed of properly. 56 You can do your part for the environment by following information on how you can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to help , we suggest that ... of your effort. With your help you with your "end of life" product properly. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in , and by disposing of or recycling used...
... and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as glass, plastics, and certain chemical compounds are disposed of properly. 56 You can do your part for the environment by following information on how you can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to help , we suggest that ... of your effort. With your help you with your "end of life" product properly. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in , and by disposing of or recycling used...
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...All Rights Reserved This publication is not responsible for home and other product names mentioned herein are made periodically. No part of it describes at www.gateway.com. The information in any time. These changes are reserved. In the interest of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, ...Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to be reproduced or transmitted by U.S. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks and MMX is...
...All Rights Reserved This publication is not responsible for home and other product names mentioned herein are made periodically. No part of it describes at www.gateway.com. The information in any time. These changes are reserved. In the interest of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, ...Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to be reproduced or transmitted by U.S. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks and MMX is...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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... a particular file or folder or a set of the file or folder name in the name box in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.gateway.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are stored on your hard drive, you can also combine search criteria to refine searches. The... contained in the file ■ Time period in the results window. Click All files and folders. 2 If you want to search by : ■ Name or part of the file and folder names containing the letters you do not remember where they are looking for files and folders, click Start, then click...
... a particular file or folder or a set of the file or folder name in the name box in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.gateway.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are stored on your hard drive, you can also combine search criteria to refine searches. The... contained in the file ■ Time period in the results window. Click All files and folders. 2 If you want to search by : ■ Name or part of the file and folder names containing the letters you do not remember where they are looking for files and folders, click Start, then click...
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... the Appearance tab. 120 3 Click the arrow button to open the Item list, then click the item you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click the arrow button to open the Color scheme list, click the... color scheme you want , then click OK. CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items, such as part of a desktop theme, see the following procedure. To create a new color scheme as the ...
... the Appearance tab. 120 3 Click the arrow button to open the Item list, then click the item you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click the arrow button to open the Color scheme list, click the... color scheme you want , then click OK. CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items, such as part of a desktop theme, see the following procedure. To create a new color scheme as the ...
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... notebook and turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the inside of your system. With your notebook turned off your notebook and other parts of your notebook. If you shut down . Do not attempt to replace it again. Protecting your notebook from viruses Your notebook may need to clean... notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any water into the vents. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to drip any components. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from the wall outlets. Be careful not to clean the LCD screen.
... notebook and turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the inside of your system. With your notebook turned off your notebook and other parts of your notebook. If you shut down . Do not attempt to replace it again. Protecting your notebook from viruses Your notebook may need to clean... notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any water into the vents. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to drip any components. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from the wall outlets. Be careful not to clean the LCD screen.
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... files. In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on your network. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by using Find or Search:" on page 141, or "Searching for files" on page... them to removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD or DVD, USB flash drive, or Zip disk, or by looking at the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files in ... .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT .XLS, .XLT, .TXT .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, ...
... files. In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on your network. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by using Find or Search:" on page 141, or "Searching for files" on page... them to removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD or DVD, USB flash drive, or Zip disk, or by looking at the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files in ... .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT .XLS, .XLT, .TXT .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, ...
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Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 171 www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes.
Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 171 www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes.