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... the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook uses RAID, ...any key to boot from the old drive. 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to install Windows. -OR- All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are replacing, then remove it. 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. Screw Screw Screw Screw 14...
... the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook uses RAID, ...any key to boot from the old drive. 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to install Windows. -OR- All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are replacing, then remove it. 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. Screw Screw Screw Screw 14...
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...the cover or notebook. 12 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the five keyboard screws and put them up , then remove the battery. Important Note the location of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them in your Reference Guide. 7... With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard cover screws from their antistatic bags only when you ...
...the cover or notebook. 12 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the five keyboard screws and put them up , then remove the battery. Important Note the location of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them in your Reference Guide. 7... With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard cover screws from their antistatic bags only when you ...
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... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 18 Gently press the keyboard down on the front of Gateway, Inc. All other components. 2 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge ...of your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 24 Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 20 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting ...
... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 18 Gently press the keyboard down on the front of Gateway, Inc. All other components. 2 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge ...of your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 24 Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 20 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting ...
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...position. 10 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook, insert the new multimedia keyboard power button cable into the connector, then slide the white clip to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. •... Remove the old multimedia keyboard cover. 15 Make sure the white power button cable cover connector clip is down and the silver contacts are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your ...
...position. 10 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook, insert the new multimedia keyboard power button cable into the connector, then slide the white clip to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. •... Remove the old multimedia keyboard cover. 15 Make sure the white power button cable cover connector clip is down and the silver contacts are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your ...
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... registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 16 Make sure the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip is facing up. 21 Replace the screws removed in Step 7. 22 Insert... Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Reconnect all the way across. in place. The cover is not twisted. 17 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located on the back.
... registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 16 Make sure the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip is facing up. 21 Replace the screws removed in Step 7. 22 Insert... Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Reconnect all the way across. in place. The cover is not twisted. 17 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located on the back.
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... Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13 Working safely...your notebook 19 Waking up your notebook 21 Turning off your notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 24 i
... Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13 Working safely...your notebook 19 Waking up your notebook 21 Turning off your notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 24 i
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www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 62 Adjusting the display properties 64 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . . 65 Chapter 5: Managing ... Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Overclocking the processor 87 iii
www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 62 Adjusting the display properties 64 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . . 65 Chapter 5: Managing ... Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Overclocking the processor 87 iii
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... Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 125 Modem (cable or DSL 125 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks...
... Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 125 Modem (cable or DSL 125 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks...
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Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a ... become hot enough to harm your skin. USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these slots. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to those listed...
Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a ... become hot enough to harm your skin. USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these slots. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to those listed...
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..." on page 59. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack.
..." on page 59. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack.
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... the optional multimedia panel" on or off. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Multimedia panel Speaker Speaker Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Fingerprint reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 37... page 75. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 35. 11 For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 24.
... the optional multimedia panel" on or off. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Multimedia panel Speaker Speaker Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Fingerprint reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 37... page 75. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 35. 11 For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 24.
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... who they are communicating with the optional webcam. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on page 29. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on . 12 LCD panel Optional webcam Optional microphone Optional webcam status...
... who they are communicating with the optional webcam. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on page 29. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on . 12 LCD panel Optional webcam Optional microphone Optional webcam status...
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... modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting...
... modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting...
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... try to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook while it is no higher than eye level. 14 If you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on your unprotected lap...
... try to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook while it is no higher than eye level. 14 If you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on your unprotected lap...
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... your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to break up your computer desk and... chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the ...
... your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to break up your computer desk and... chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the ...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 75. 3 If you can run programs and search for ...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 75. 3 If you can run programs and search for ...
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... notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click...
... notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click...
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... is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Drive is turned off - A ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Caps lock is turned on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is turned off - Wireless network Hard drive... Hard drive Num lock Icon Description ■ LED on , you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not being accessed. ■ LED off - The status indicators are on -
... is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Drive is turned off - A ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Caps lock is turned on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is turned off - Wireless network Hard drive... Hard drive Num lock Icon Description ■ LED on , you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not being accessed. ■ LED off - The status indicators are on -
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...Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for different purposes...keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key. Each program ...
...Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for different purposes...keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key. Each program ...
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... Tip For more information, see the help for that service. For more information about using an Internet chat service, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 25. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then...
... Tip For more information, see the help for that service. For more information about using an Internet chat service, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 25. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then...