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.... All rights reserved. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and... • Unplug the adapter from your notebook may be of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing...
.... All rights reserved. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and... • Unplug the adapter from your notebook may be of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing...
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...Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Locating Components Battery latch Battery Battery lock 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step ...2. -ORIf your notebook is on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of the...
...Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Locating Components Battery latch Battery Battery lock 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step ...2. -ORIf your notebook is on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of the...
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... in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your... notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components ...
... in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your... notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components ...
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.... in the Reference Guide. Screw Screw Screw Screw Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove ... , then remove the battery. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are using the thumb notch, then remove it to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or...
.... in the Reference Guide. Screw Screw Screw Screw Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove ... , then remove the battery. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are using the thumb notch, then remove it to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or...
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... label on -screen instructions. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing the ... and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw 14 Place ...the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook...
... label on -screen instructions. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing the ... and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw 14 Place ...the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook...
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... screw. Screw Screw 1 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . 11 Pull the cover off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important Note the location of the...may be connected to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them up , then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. See your notebook by lifting the back corners of their antistatic bags only when ...
... screw. Screw Screw 1 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . 11 Pull the cover off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important Note the location of the...may be connected to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them up , then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. See your notebook by lifting the back corners of their antistatic bags only when ...
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...in Step 12. 20 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located on the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is flat all peripheral devices and replace any...you . 16 Make sure the beige keyboard connector clip is facing up. 24 Replace the screws removed in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over. 26 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 27 Reconnect all the way across . in...
...in Step 12. 20 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located on the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is flat all peripheral devices and replace any...you . 16 Make sure the beige keyboard connector clip is facing up. 24 Replace the screws removed in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over. 26 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 27 Reconnect all the way across . in...
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.... • Always hold components by their edges. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Avoid touching the edge connectors....
.... • Always hold components by their edges. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Avoid touching the edge connectors....
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... countries. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support... See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the...
... countries. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support... See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the...
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.... • Remove components from the inside your workbench or other countries. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe...
.... • Remove components from the inside your workbench or other countries. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe...
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...black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip is fully moved toward the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the black clip to ...lock the connector in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in place. Press down on the ...
...black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip is fully moved toward the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the black clip to ...lock the connector in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in place. Press down on the ...
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...the wireless network bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to use them. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. Locating Components Wireless network bay 1 To replace...registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. ...
...the wireless network bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to use them. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. Locating Components Wireless network bay 1 To replace...registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. ...
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Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable ...the antenna cables to each of the connectors. 12 Pull the module out of the slot. 10 Move the antenna cables out of Gateway, Inc. This module is connected to the connectors. 17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 ...
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable ...the antenna cables to each of the connectors. 12 Pull the module out of the slot. 10 Move the antenna cables out of Gateway, Inc. This module is connected to the connectors. 17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 ...
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... 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source ...
... 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source ...
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...gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...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 ...
...gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...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 ...
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...and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording... information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this section are specific to your model of your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Your User Guide is an in ...
...and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording... information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this section are specific to your model of your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Your User Guide is an in ...
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... the product key code for assistance. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found...
... the product key code for assistance. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found...
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...indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is very low. 6 Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED... blinking - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is on - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red...
...indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is very low. 6 Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED... blinking - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is on - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red...
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.... Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are not obstructed. For more information, see "Turning your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to turn either radio on page 47. Caution: Provide adequate space around your wireless radio ...the air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Do not use the notebook on page 57. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to be in an airplane. The switch...
.... Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are not obstructed. For more information, see "Turning your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to turn either radio on page 47. Caution: Provide adequate space around your wireless radio ...the air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Do not use the notebook on page 57. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to be in an airplane. The switch...
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To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.