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...in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Technical Support See the label on . All ...other countries. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off. • Make sure the power cord ...
...in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Technical Support See the label on . All ...other countries. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off. • Make sure the power cord ...
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...the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Technical Support See the label on . in this device may present... burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Keep away from children. 5 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into an AC...
...the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Technical Support See the label on . in this device may present... burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Keep away from children. 5 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into an AC...
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...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bay. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your ...you are ready to a bare metal part of their respective companies. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in Step 8. 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 ...
...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bay. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your ...you are ready to a bare metal part of their respective companies. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in Step 8. 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 ...
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...such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. in the Reference Guide. For more information,... see "Changing Batteries" in the the online Reference Guide if you a set of your notebook. Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . ...
...such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. in the Reference Guide. For more information,... see "Changing Batteries" in the the online Reference Guide if you a set of your notebook. Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . ...
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...16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover 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...drive you replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that secure the hard drive to step Step 23. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the Reference Guide, then go to step Step 21 to install Windows. -OR- All other countries. As ...
...16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover 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...drive you replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that secure the hard drive to step Step 23. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the Reference Guide, then go to step Step 21 to install Windows. -OR- All other countries. As ...
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... keyboard cover screws from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook by their edges. Technical Support See the label on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be...are extremely sensitive to use them in a safe place. Do not disconnect the cables from their respective companies. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard. Screw Long screw Screw Screw Screw 13 Lift the back edge of the...
... keyboard cover screws from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook by their edges. Technical Support See the label on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be...are extremely sensitive to use them in a safe place. Do not disconnect the cables from their respective companies. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard. Screw Long screw Screw Screw Screw 13 Lift the back edge of the...
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...United States and other components. 2 17 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 18 Gently press the keyboard down onto the palm rest with the...toward the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clip. Press down on the cover in Step 7. 25 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The cover should easily fall into place. You may need to make sure they are ...
...United States and other components. 2 17 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 18 Gently press the keyboard down onto the palm rest with the...toward the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clip. Press down on the cover in Step 7. 25 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The cover should easily fall into place. You may need to make sure they are ...
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...). Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. ESD can permanently ... or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their...
...). Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. ESD can permanently ... or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their...
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... devices and replace any Express cards. All other countries. All rights reserved. Replacing a Memory Module 10 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay.... 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ©...
... devices and replace any Express cards. All other countries. All rights reserved. Replacing a Memory Module 10 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay.... 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ©...
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...Clip 14 Remove the old multimedia keyboard cover. 15 Make sure the white power button cable cover connector clip is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are up . 11 Pull the cover off your notebook over so the top is facing up. 9 Open the LCD panel to..., then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the battery compartment and put them up . Clip 13 Slide the white power button cable connector clip to replace the multimedia ...
...Clip 14 Remove the old multimedia keyboard cover. 15 Make sure the white power button cable cover connector clip is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are up . 11 Pull the cover off your notebook over so the top is facing up. 9 Open the LCD panel to..., then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the battery compartment and put them up . Clip 13 Slide the white power button cable connector clip to replace the multimedia ...
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...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover is correctly oriented if it clicks in place. in Step 7. 22 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Important The cable is ...21 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on both hinge covers...
...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover is correctly oriented if it clicks in place. in Step 7. 22 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Important The cable is ...21 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on both hinge covers...
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... 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. Warning To avoid exposure to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. Do not lay components on the bottom...
... 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. Warning To avoid exposure to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. Do not lay components on the bottom...
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This module is connected to the connectors. 17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 ...that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the module slot. 14 Move the antenna wires out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in one direction. in the United States and other brands...
This module is connected to the connectors. 17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 ...that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the module slot. 14 Move the antenna wires out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in one direction. in the United States and other brands...
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... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...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 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...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 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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...- Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is... charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is off. ■ LED blue - Important: This LED ...
...- Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is... charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is off. ■ LED blue - Important: This LED ...
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... information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 103. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Customer Care label Includes the...
... information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 103. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Customer Care label Includes the...
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...same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter... or your notebook on page 68. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. The battery was...
...same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter... or your notebook on page 68. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. The battery was...
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... until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can...
... until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can...