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... All other countries. All rights reserved. If your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you replaced was not the C drive, complete any Express cards. in the Reference... Guide, then go to step Step 21 to insert your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you may be prompted to install Windows. -OR...
... All other countries. All rights reserved. If your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you replaced was not the C drive, complete any Express cards. in the Reference... Guide, then go to step Step 21 to insert your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you may be prompted to install Windows. -OR...
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...remove the battery before replacing a component. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the cover. Screw Long screw Screw Screw Screw 13 Lift the back edge of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-...sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it to your...
...remove the battery before replacing a component. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the cover. Screw Long screw Screw Screw Screw 13 Lift the back edge of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-...sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it to your...
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...on the cover in several places until it clicks in Step 12. 20 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located on the front of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard 14 Slide the beige keyboard connector clip to the back of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, ...then slide the beige clip to lock the connector in the United States and other countries. in place. Important The keyboard cable is correctly...
...on the cover in several places until it clicks in Step 12. 20 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located on the front of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard 14 Slide the beige keyboard connector clip to the back of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, ...then slide the beige clip to lock the connector in the United States and other countries. in place. Important The keyboard cable is correctly...
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...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in place. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under each of the hinge covers and gently pry them in the United States and other components. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to lock the connector in your ...notebook, insert the new multimedia keyboard power button cable into the connector, then slide the white clip to static ...
...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in place. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under each of the hinge covers and gently pry them in the United States and other components. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to lock the connector in your ...notebook, insert the new multimedia keyboard power button cable into the connector, then slide the white clip to static ...
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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. Gateway and eMachines are firmly seated. 19 Close the LCD panel. 20 Turn your notebook over . 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and...first inserting the tabs located on the front of the cover, then pressing down on the back. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 16 Make sure the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip is fully moved toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then ...
...any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are firmly seated. 19 Close the LCD panel. 20 Turn your notebook over . 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and...first inserting the tabs located on the front of the cover, then pressing down on the back. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 16 Make sure the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip is fully moved toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then ...
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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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... DVD drive Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these slots are blocked, your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this drive. Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington...
... DVD drive Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these slots are blocked, your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this drive. Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington...
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... Ethernet network jack. 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 port.
... Ethernet network jack. 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 port.
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Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on ...on page 35. 11 For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 37. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 24. 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.
Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on ...on page 35. 11 For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 37. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 24. 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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... who they are communicating with the optional webcam. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is only available when purchased with when making Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. Use to talk through when making VoIP calls. Important: The optional...
... who they are communicating with the optional webcam. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is only available when purchased with when making Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. Use to talk through when making VoIP calls. Important: The optional...
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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 time. You must keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your notebook may overheat, increasing the...
... 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 time. You must keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your notebook may overheat, increasing the...
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...your elbow. Sitting at or slightly below the level of tasks. 15 You can use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair..., 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... that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take...
...your elbow. Sitting at or slightly below the level of tasks. 15 You can use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair..., 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... that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take...
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... programs and search for files. Tip For more information on page 60. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard.
... programs and search for files. Tip For more information on page 60. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard.
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.... The notebook turns off . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The Windows...
.... The notebook turns off . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The Windows...
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... LED off - Drive is turned off - Hard drive is turned off . ■ LED on - Caps lock is being accessed. ■ LED off - 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...is being accessed. 23 Numeric keypad is used. Hard drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off . ■ LED on - Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num lock DVD ...
... LED off - Drive is turned off - Hard drive is turned off . ■ LED on - Caps lock is being accessed. ■ LED off - 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...is being accessed. 23 Numeric keypad is used. Hard drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off . ■ LED on - Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num lock DVD ...
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...to shut down the notebook to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 25. 24 Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for different ...purposes. Many of keys. Each program uses different function keys for specific system operations. See the program documentation to connect a USB keyboard. For more about the function key actions. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with...
...to shut down the notebook to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 25. 24 Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for different ...purposes. Many of keys. Each program uses different function keys for specific system operations. See the program documentation to connect a USB keyboard. For more about the function key actions. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with...
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Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Slide the Brightness control to adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the ...
Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Slide the Brightness control to adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the ...