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...does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was the C drive, go to step Step 23. -OR- If your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" 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 boot from the old drive. 12 Remove ...
...does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was the C drive, go to step Step 23. -OR- If your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" 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 boot from the old drive. 12 Remove ...
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...Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard cover screws from their respective companies. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook by their edges. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts...use them in the United States and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces ...
...Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard cover screws from their respective companies. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook by their edges. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts...use them in the United States and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces ...
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... the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. See your notebook over so the bottom is fully moved toward the...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Replacing the keyboard 14 Slide the beige keyboard connector clip to the back of your notebook, insert the cable...
... the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. See your notebook over so the bottom is fully moved toward the...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Replacing the keyboard 14 Slide the beige keyboard connector clip to the back of your notebook, insert the cable...
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... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard cover screws from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to...the top is down and the silver contacts are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to ...
... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard cover screws from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to...the top is down and the silver contacts are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to ...
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... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in several places until it is not twisted. 17 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located on the front of the cover, then pressing down on the bottom of the notebook for... into the connector, then slide the black clip to make sure they are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 16 Make sure the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip is fully moved toward the back of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information.
... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in several places until it is not twisted. 17 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located on the front of the cover, then pressing down on the bottom of the notebook for... into the connector, then slide the black clip to make sure they are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 16 Make sure the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip is fully moved toward the back of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information.
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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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... lap. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this drive. 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.... If the air vents are not obstructed. 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. Insert CDs or DVDs into these slots.
... lap. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this drive. 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.... If the air vents are not obstructed. 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. Insert CDs or DVDs into these slots.
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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. For more information, see "Using an Express Card" on page 18. 8 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Right Memory card reader...
..." 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. For more information, see "Using an Express Card" on page 18. 8 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Right Memory card reader...
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... are not plugged in. 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 EZ Pad touchpad... For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 24. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 75. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer...
... are not plugged in. 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 EZ Pad touchpad... For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 24. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 75. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer...
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Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on page 23. Use to talk through when making VoIP calls. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on . 12 For more ...
Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on page 23. Use to talk through when making VoIP calls. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on . 12 For more ...
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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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... lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a soft surface, such as your legs...
... lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a soft surface, such as your legs...
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...relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. 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 height ...
...relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. 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 height ...
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... peripheral device" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on page 60.
... peripheral device" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on page 60.
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... If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off . Important If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five...
... If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off . Important If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five...
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... turned on. A ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Caps lock is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Optional wireless IEEE 802... on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off - Drive is turned 1 on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN...
... turned on. A ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Caps lock is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Optional wireless IEEE 802... on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off - Drive is turned 1 on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN...
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...Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 25. 24 Key type Icon Description Function keys Press these...key to perform specific actions. 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. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including ...
...Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 25. 24 Key type Icon Description Function keys Press these...key to perform specific actions. 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. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including ...
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... Assistant. Slide the Brightness control to adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see...
... Assistant. Slide the Brightness control to adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see...