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... voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity...
... voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 8 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery...
... peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 8 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery...
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... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in the Reference Guide, then go to step Step 21 to install Windows. -OR- Replacing the hard drive 2 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive 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. Screw...
... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in the Reference Guide, then go to step Step 21 to install Windows. -OR- Replacing the hard drive 2 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive 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. Screw...
8512567 - Setup Poster (Inside)
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..., see . • Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management settings to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices when not using them. • Use sleep mode when not using your hard drive. Setting up your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for getting the most out 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, then click Security...
..., see . • Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management settings to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices when not using them. • Use sleep mode when not using your hard drive. Setting up your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for getting the most out 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, then click Security...
8512568 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... become hot enough to the notebook. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into this connector. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are blocked, your skin. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Connect an external SATA hard drive...
... become hot enough to the notebook. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into this connector. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are blocked, your skin. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Connect an external SATA hard drive...
8512568 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. Over the long term, use , to turn off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get...
... For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. Over the long term, use , to turn off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get...
8512568 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook...
... BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook...
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... 97. For instructions, see "Recovering your notebook for additional system recovery options, you want to return your system to its factory condition" on page 94. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 98. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on...
... 97. For instructions, see "Recovering your notebook for additional system recovery options, you want to return your system to its factory condition" on page 94. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 98. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on...
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... Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use them later for recovering your notebook, you must have a recordable disc drive to perform this is the case, you may want to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. If this procedure.) 89 Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need to create an additional set of software and driver recovery discs. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs...
... Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use them later for recovering your notebook, you must have a recordable disc drive to perform this is the case, you may want to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. If this procedure.) 89 Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need to create an additional set of software and driver recovery discs. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs...
8512568 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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.... Make sure that was not pre-installed on or restart your hard drive. You also need to recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have backed up any software that you have not already done so). The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you must recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Important...
.... Make sure that was not pre-installed on or restart your hard drive. You also need to recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have backed up any software that you have not already done so). The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you must recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Important...
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... to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express and memory cards. 110 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the cover, then tighten the screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 20 If your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting...
... to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express and memory cards. 110 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the cover, then tighten the screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 20 If your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting...
8512568 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... using your volume control, see "Identifying drive types" on your notebook. • Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are plugged in speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on . • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 87. • Your notebook may not be read by the drive. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting...
... using your volume control, see "Identifying drive types" on your notebook. • Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are plugged in speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on . • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 87. • Your notebook may not be read by the drive. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting...
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.... • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on . • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 69. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very...
.... • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on . • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 69. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that came with your notebook. See the guide that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that came with your notebook. See the guide that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set...
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... managing power 71 maximizing performance 71 monitoring charge 68 recalibrating 70 recharging 16, 68 release latch 10 replacing 69 storing 86 troubleshooting 133 bays battery 69 hard drive 10 memory 10, 103 BIOS Setup utility 70 Bluetooth system key 27 turning off 27, 46 turning on 27, 46 brightness adjusting 27, 28, 42 system keys 28 broadband modem connecting 18 button Effects 40 Help 40 Properties 40 settings 40 Snapshot 41 Start camera 40 buttons multimedia panel...
... managing power 71 maximizing performance 71 monitoring charge 68 recalibrating 70 recharging 16, 68 release latch 10 replacing 69 storing 86 troubleshooting 133 bays battery 69 hard drive 10 memory 10, 103 BIOS Setup utility 70 Bluetooth system key 27 turning off 27, 46 turning on 27, 46 brightness adjusting 27, 28, 42 system keys 28 broadband modem connecting 18 button Effects 40 Help 40 Properties 40 settings 40 Snapshot 41 Start camera 40 buttons multimedia panel...
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...slot 59 troubleshooting 117 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7, 9 faxes troubleshooting 127 files opening 36 transferring 79 troubleshooting 117 fingerprint enrolling 30 fingerprint reader control center 32 locating 12 password bank 33 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 29 using 29 Firewire port 8 Fn key 25 152 folders opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 106 replacing...
...slot 59 troubleshooting 117 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7, 9 faxes troubleshooting 127 files opening 36 transferring 79 troubleshooting 117 fingerprint enrolling 30 fingerprint reader control center 32 locating 12 password bank 33 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 29 using 29 Firewire port 8 Fn key 25 152 folders opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 106 replacing...
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... 25 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 85 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 38 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 58 locating 8 memory cards supported 153
... 25 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 85 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 38 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 58 locating 8 memory cards supported 153
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... installing 60 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 64 troubleshooting 114, 136 screen objects getting information 37 moving 37 selecting 36 scroll zone 35 security startup password 80 while travelling 80 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 3, 80 setting up safety precautions 140 Settings button 40 shipping notebook 78 shortcut menus accessing 37 shortcuts opening menu 37 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 73 system key 26 Snapshot button 41 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs...
... installing 60 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 64 troubleshooting 114, 136 screen objects getting information 37 moving 37 selecting 36 scroll zone 35 security startup password 80 while travelling 80 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 3, 80 setting up safety precautions 140 Settings button 40 shipping notebook 78 shortcut menus accessing 37 shortcuts opening menu 37 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 73 system key 26 Snapshot button 41 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs...
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... opening files, folders, and programs 36 opening shortcut menu 37 right-clicking 37 scroll zone 35 selecting screen objects 36 troubleshooting 136 travel tips 77 troubleshooting audio 135 battery 133 diskette drive 113 display 114 DVD drive 115 Express Cards 117 external monitor 136 faxes 127 files 117 general guidelines 112 hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power...
... opening files, folders, and programs 36 opening shortcut menu 37 right-clicking 37 scroll zone 35 selecting screen objects 36 troubleshooting 136 travel tips 77 troubleshooting audio 135 battery 133 diskette drive 113 display 114 DVD drive 115 Express Cards 117 external monitor 136 faxes 127 files 117 general guidelines 112 hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power...
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... device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 adjusting modem 128 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting 135 W waking up notebook 21 webcam 12, 39 Webcam status indicator 12 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 38 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 96 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 129 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 131 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 6 troubleshooting 131 working safely 14 V VGA port 9, 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor...
... device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 adjusting modem 128 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting 135 W waking up notebook 21 webcam 12, 39 Webcam status indicator 12 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 38 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 96 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 129 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 131 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 6 troubleshooting 131 working safely 14 V VGA port 9, 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor...