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... & Troubleshooting Guide COMPUTER BASICS SAFETY AND COMFORT Safety Precautions Please follow the guidelines below to use your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that the computer: • Is used on a carpet or any other surface that may have an electrical ... your computer from dust, metal objects or other particles. Servicing your computer, switch it off immediately, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery and make sure it clear of people walking or tripping over them. • Other devices do not overload it on a surface that ...
... & Troubleshooting Guide COMPUTER BASICS SAFETY AND COMFORT Safety Precautions Please follow the guidelines below to use your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that the computer: • Is used on a carpet or any other surface that may have an electrical ... your computer from dust, metal objects or other particles. Servicing your computer, switch it off immediately, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery and make sure it clear of people walking or tripping over them. • Other devices do not overload it on a surface that ...
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...Properties. 2. Installing new software may help: 1. Did you install new hardware? Please read Removing additional external devices, Removing the battery and Removing additional internal hardware on your system files using Windows Update Windows Update is not stable Even when your computer starts ...successfully, you to your problem with your whole operating system are caused by malicious software propagated when you see page 27). Open the Device Manager (Start...
...Properties. 2. Installing new software may help: 1. Did you install new hardware? Please read Removing additional external devices, Removing the battery and Removing additional internal hardware on your system files using Windows Update Windows Update is not stable Even when your computer starts ...successfully, you to your problem with your whole operating system are caused by malicious software propagated when you see page 27). Open the Device Manager (Start...
Service Guide
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... : • Replace the system board. • If the problem is supplied by the battery pack. A loose connection can stop your programs, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Testing the power system To test for a power problem: • Turn on the notebook using each of the following ...power sources: • Remove the battery pack, connect the power adapter, then make sure that the notebook turns on page 119 Check ...
... : • Replace the system board. • If the problem is supplied by the battery pack. A loose connection can stop your programs, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Testing the power system To test for a power problem: • Turn on the notebook using each of the following ...power sources: • Remove the battery pack, connect the power adapter, then make sure that the notebook turns on page 119 Check ...
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... still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. www.gateway.com Check the battery pack To check the battery pack using hardware: 1 Turn off the notebook. 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 6 (ground). 3 If the voltage is on the... screen for both battery and adapter. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the problem. This self-acting ...
... still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. www.gateway.com Check the battery pack To check the battery pack using hardware: 1 Turn off the notebook. 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 6 (ground). 3 If the voltage is on the... screen for both battery and adapter. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the problem. This self-acting ...
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... used at a time: • System board • LCD assembly Important Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 133 www.gateway.com Undetermined problems If the diagnostic test may not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are supported by the notebook. Important Verify ...whether the system is inoperative. If you find the failing FRU. • If the problem does recur, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive(s) • SO-DIMM • Optical drive 4 Turn...
... used at a time: • System board • LCD assembly Important Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 133 www.gateway.com Undetermined problems If the diagnostic test may not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are supported by the notebook. Important Verify ...whether the system is inoperative. If you find the failing FRU. • If the problem does recur, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive(s) • SO-DIMM • Optical drive 4 Turn...
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...33 HDMI (TV) out jack 16 HDMI port 22 headphone jack 17 158 Hybrid Sleep mode 22 system key 22 I indicators See status indicators intermittent problems 132 Internet chat program 26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 16 Kensington lock cap, replace 107 keyboard buttons 21 controller 11 features... 22 function 22 Hybrid Sleep 22 LCD/CRT 22 navigation 22 Sleep 22 system 22 toggle display 22 Windows 22 wireless Ethernet 24 L latch battery 18 LCD replace 100 LCD assembly lid replace 113 LCD front panel replace 95 LCD panel switching display 22 LCD panel assembly replace 64 LCD...
...33 HDMI (TV) out jack 16 HDMI port 22 headphone jack 17 158 Hybrid Sleep mode 22 system key 22 I indicators See status indicators intermittent problems 132 Internet chat program 26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 16 Kensington lock cap, replace 107 keyboard buttons 21 controller 11 features... 22 function 22 Hybrid Sleep 22 LCD/CRT 22 navigation 22 Sleep 22 system 22 toggle display 22 Windows 22 wireless Ethernet 24 L latch battery 18 LCD replace 100 LCD assembly lid replace 113 LCD front panel replace 95 LCD panel switching display 22 LCD panel assembly replace 64 LCD...
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www.gateway.com N navigation keys 22 network jack 16 O opening files 26 folders 26 programs 26 shortcut menu 26 optical drive replace 56 optical...19 speakers jack 17 replace 72 specification buttons 13 ports 13 status indicators 13 starting programs 26 status indicator wireless Ethernet 21 status indicators battery charge 19, 21 Caps Lock 21 drive activity 21 hard drive 21 location 19 Num Lock 21 power 19, 21 specification 13 supervisor...off Bluetooth 23 wireless network 23 turning on Bluetooth 23 wireless Ethernet 24 wireless network 24 TV out (HDMI) jack 16 U undetermined problems 133 USB 159
www.gateway.com N navigation keys 22 network jack 16 O opening files 26 folders 26 programs 26 shortcut menu 26 optical drive replace 56 optical...19 speakers jack 17 replace 72 specification buttons 13 ports 13 status indicators 13 starting programs 26 status indicator wireless Ethernet 21 status indicators battery charge 19, 21 Caps Lock 21 drive activity 21 hard drive 21 location 19 Num Lock 21 power 19, 21 specification 13 supervisor...off Bluetooth 23 wireless network 23 turning on Bluetooth 23 wireless Ethernet 24 wireless network 24 TV out (HDMI) jack 16 U undetermined problems 133 USB 159