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... type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter...
... type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter...
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... power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - See your notebook into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your work and turn...
... power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - See your notebook into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your work and turn...
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... peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover...
... peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover...
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DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries...
DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries...
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... it . See your Reference Guide for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in your Reference Guide. 7 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive...
... it . See your Reference Guide for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in your Reference Guide. 7 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive...
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... -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD 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 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20...
... -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD 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 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20...
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... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal 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...
... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal 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...
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... under the palm rest. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward you try to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn your notebook could be flat all...
... under the palm rest. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward you try to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn your notebook could be flat all...
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... electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in a safe place. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface...
... electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in a safe place. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface...
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.... 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. in one direction. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are removing a memory module, gently press outward on 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. 17 Turn on the clip...
.... 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. in one direction. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are removing a memory module, gently press outward on 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. 17 Turn on the clip...
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... for your notebook. 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 Reference Guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in this screw cannot be installed in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow...
... for your notebook. 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 Reference Guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in this screw cannot be installed in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow...
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... the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn 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 slot. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 11 Hold the new module at...
... the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn 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 slot. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 11 Hold the new module at...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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... open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support...
... open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support...
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welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
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....support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you need additional help with automated support, is a quick...
....support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you need additional help with automated support, is a quick...
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This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with your online user guide. 11 To send e-mail, connect to here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of the ...When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. welcome to in the To box. Staying in touch with ...
This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with your online user guide. 11 To send e-mail, connect to here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of the ...When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. welcome to in the To box. Staying in touch with ...
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...: You must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ).
...: You must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ).
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... working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Select an option and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk...
... working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Select an option and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk...
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... create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Make your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable drive and that came with the on-screen instructions. 21 CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work...
... create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Make your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable drive and that came with the on-screen instructions. 21 CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work...
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... an external disc prior to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Restore Application (last option). reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is starting. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and...
... an external disc prior to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Restore Application (last option). reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is starting. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and...