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... that you are replacing, then remove it. 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. in the United States 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 rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery ...
... that you are replacing, then remove it. 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. in the United States 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 rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery ...
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... your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Caution Depending on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected to your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. All other...regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. See your notebook. Never slide components over...
... your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Caution Depending on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected to your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. All other...regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. See your notebook. Never slide components over...
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... then turn your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any other components. 2 17 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into the connector, then slide the beige clip to lock the connector in place. Caution If the cover is not...or damage any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of your notebook, insert the cable into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cover, then pressing down onto the palm rest with the space bar away from you ...
... then turn your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any other components. 2 17 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into the connector, then slide the beige clip to lock the connector in place. Caution If the cover is not...or damage any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of your notebook, insert the cable into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cover, then pressing down onto the palm rest with the space bar away from you ...
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...compartment and put them in a safe place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 12 Slide the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip to the back of the clip. Gateway and eMachines are ready to lock the connector in your notebook, then slide the cable out of your notebook, insert ...the new multimedia keyboard power button cable into the connector, then slide the white clip to use them up . 9 Open the LCD...
...compartment and put them in a safe place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 12 Slide the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip to the back of the clip. Gateway and eMachines are ready to lock the connector in your notebook, then slide the cable out of your notebook, insert ...the new multimedia keyboard power button cable into the connector, then slide the white clip to use them up . 9 Open the LCD...
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...any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Press down on the front of their respective companies. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. in place. Important The cable ...is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 17 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located on the cover in several places until it clicks in the United States and other brands and...
...any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Press down on the front of their respective companies. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. in place. Important The cable ...is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 17 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located on the cover in several places until it clicks in the United States and other brands and...
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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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...or insert objects into these ports. USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on page 50. 7 Do not use the notebook on page 50. ...plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this drive. Helps cool internal components. Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your skin.
...or insert objects into these ports. USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on page 50. 7 Do not use the notebook on page 50. ...plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this drive. Helps cool internal components. Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your skin.
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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. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 58. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem ...
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. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 58. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem ...
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For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 24. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers... control playback of CDs and DVDs. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. 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.
For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 24. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers... control playback of CDs and DVDs. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. 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.
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... (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on when the webcam is used. For more information, see who they are communicating with the optional webcam. For more information, see "Using...
... (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on when the webcam is used. For more information, see who they are communicating with the optional webcam. For more information, see "Using...
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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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... of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook on your screen for...
... of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook on your screen for...
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... with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. 15 www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to the floor when you use a ...lower curve of your spine. 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 height...
... with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. 15 www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to the floor when you use a ...lower curve of your spine. 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 height...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Power button Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on using Windows, see "Changing advanced settings" on ...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Power button Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on using Windows, see "Changing advanced settings" on ...
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... your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off immediately, complete the...
... your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off immediately, complete the...
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....11 radio is used. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on . ■ LED off - Hard drive is turned off - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status... indicators on - Caps lock is not being accessed. ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. A ■ LED off . ■ LED on .
....11 radio is used. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on . ■ LED off - Hard drive is turned off - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status... indicators on - Caps lock is not being accessed. ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. A ■ LED off . ■ LED on .
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... a USB port. See the program documentation to connect a USB keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows... key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to perform specific actions. Each program uses different function keys for specific system operations. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions...
... a USB port. See the program documentation to connect a USB keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows... key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to perform specific actions. Each program uses different function keys for specific system operations. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions...
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... an Internet chat service, see the help for that service. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. For more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your...
... an Internet chat service, see the help for that service. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. For more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your...