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... can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to your...
... can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to your...
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...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 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 the unlocked position. 4 Slide the battery latch, then slide ...disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is turned on and is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to ...
...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 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 the unlocked position. 4 Slide the battery latch, then slide ...disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is turned on and is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to ...
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...). See your notebook are extremely sensitive to your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to ...12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory...bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important Use a small screwdriver or other countries...
...). See your notebook are extremely sensitive to your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to ...12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory...bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important Use a small screwdriver or other countries...
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... small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive ... two keyboard cover screws from their edges. Clip 13 Slide the white power button cable connector clip to the left of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in place. All other grounded connection. • Touch a...
... small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive ... two keyboard cover screws from their edges. Clip 13 Slide the white power button cable connector clip to the left of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in place. All other grounded connection. • Touch a...
8512567 - Setup Poster (Inside)
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...USER GUIDE ® SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your AC power adapter whenever power is available. To ensure a high level of their respective companies. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the Windows VistaTM Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, ... GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of Gateway, Inc. TECH SUPPORT INFORMATION See the label on -screen instructions to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Product specifications subject to complete Windows setup. Then lock...
...USER GUIDE ® SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your AC power adapter whenever power is available. To ensure a high level of their respective companies. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the Windows VistaTM Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, ... GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of Gateway, Inc. TECH SUPPORT INFORMATION See the label on -screen instructions to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Product specifications subject to complete Windows setup. Then lock...
8512568 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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Contents 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 ... desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 18 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 19 Starting your notebook...
Contents 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 ... desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 18 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 19 Starting your notebook...
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...optional Bluetooth radio on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - LCD panel release latch Press to AC power or the battery charge is on or off. Battery charge is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . For more... only lights up when your online User Guide. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Power indicator LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Wireless network switch Component Icon Description Power indicator ■ LED on commercial aircraft. Notebook is malfunctioning. Warning: Radio frequency wireless ...
...optional Bluetooth radio on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - LCD panel release latch Press to AC power or the battery charge is on or off. Battery charge is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . For more... only lights up when your online User Guide. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Power indicator LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Wireless network switch Component Icon Description Power indicator ■ LED on commercial aircraft. Notebook is malfunctioning. Warning: Radio frequency wireless ...
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www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device...modem" on page 62. Connect an external SATA hard drive to the notebook. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. If these slots. Do not use the notebook on your notebook may...: Do not work with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack.
www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device...modem" on page 62. Connect an external SATA hard drive to the notebook. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. If these slots. Do not use the notebook on your notebook may...: Do not work with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack.
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... page 69. Slide to release the battery. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 103. Provides power when the notebook is (are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 3. For more... lock Customer Care label Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Memory modules are ) located in this bay. The hard drive(s) is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 106. 10
... page 69. Slide to release the battery. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 103. Provides power when the notebook is (are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 3. For more... lock Customer Care label Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Memory modules are ) located in this bay. The hard drive(s) is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 106. 10
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... be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. You... should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the...
... be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. You... should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the...
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... is firmly attached to toggle the status lights on and off your notebook and leave your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery ... Care at the location shown on page 3. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. ...
... is firmly attached to toggle the status lights on and off your notebook and leave your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery ... Care at the location shown on page 3. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. ...
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... is connected and you close the LCD panel, your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. 63 www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook...
... is connected and you close the LCD panel, your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. 63 www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook...
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...when on . 68 While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. This design provides you may need to recalibrate ...uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power.
...when on . 68 While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. This design provides you may need to recalibrate ...uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power.
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...battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. If your notebook it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery... 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to AC power you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. 69 Do not disassemble, heat...
...battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. If your notebook it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery... 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to AC power you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. 69 Do not disassemble, heat...
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... completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 70 If recalibration is not low, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to ...your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using it starts and you may need to recalibrate your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. CHAPTER 5: Managing...
... completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 70 If recalibration is not low, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to ...your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using it starts and you may need to recalibrate your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. CHAPTER 5: Managing...
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Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the ...access to an EmPower™ in large areas such as the display and drives, turn on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary.
Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the ...access to an EmPower™ in large areas such as the display and drives, turn on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary.
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... customize power settings from AC power outlets for an extended period of time. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as you are pre-defined for your notebook. Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which...
... customize power settings from AC power outlets for an extended period of time. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as you are pre-defined for your notebook. Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which...
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... proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 81 Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you..., monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to room temperature before turning it on page 67. Power • Take your AC power adapter to enter the user password you set in step 3. •...
... proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 81 Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you..., monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to room temperature before turning it on page 67. Power • Take your AC power adapter to enter the user password you set in step 3. •...
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... extend the life of your notebook: • Be careful not to gather these slots are blocked, your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway. If these items and put together a notebook cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol...
... extend the life of your notebook: • Be careful not to gather these slots are blocked, your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway. If these items and put together a notebook cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol...
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www.gateway.com moving 36 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 72 advanced settings 74, 75 alternate sources 72 automobile/airplane adapter 72 battery 68, 69, 70, 71 button 11, 26 changing modes 73 changing plans 74 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 71 EmPower adapter 72 extending battery life 71 ... recalibrating battery 70 recharging battery 68 recovering defaults 97 drivers 88, 89 programs 88, 89 software 88, 89 system 88 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore 94 recovery discs creating 89, 90 drivers 90, 93 programs 90, 93 ...
www.gateway.com moving 36 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 72 advanced settings 74, 75 alternate sources 72 automobile/airplane adapter 72 battery 68, 69, 70, 71 button 11, 26 changing modes 73 changing plans 74 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 71 EmPower adapter 72 extending battery life 71 ... recalibrating battery 70 recharging battery 68 recovering defaults 97 drivers 88, 89 programs 88, 89 software 88, 89 system 88 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore 94 recovery discs creating 89, 90 drivers 90, 93 programs 90, 93 ...
