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... to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge... Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety...
... to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge... Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety...
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...latch Battery Battery lock 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on . See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is turned on and is facing up. ...3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 4 Slide the battery latch, then slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. All other countries. in this device may present a fire or chemical...
...latch Battery Battery lock 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on . See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is turned on and is facing up. ...3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 4 Slide the battery latch, then slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. All other countries. in this device may present a fire or chemical...
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... Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bay. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Locating Components 1 ...bay. 11 Replace the screw removed in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Never slide components over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory ...
... Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bay. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Locating Components 1 ...bay. 11 Replace the screw removed in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Never slide components over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory ...
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... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. See your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up . 15 Replace the... 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 Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. in the Reference Guide, then go to step...
... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. See your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up . 15 Replace the... 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 Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. in the Reference Guide, then go to step...
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... 22 Close the LCD panel. 23 Turn your notebook over . 26 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 27 Reconnect all the way across . Be careful not to touch or damage any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cover, then pressing down on... clip to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover is facing up. 24 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other components. 2 17 Insert the tabs on the ...
... 22 Close the LCD panel. 23 Turn your notebook over . 26 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 27 Reconnect all the way across . Be careful not to touch or damage any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cover, then pressing down on... clip to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover is facing up. 24 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other components. 2 17 Insert the tabs on the ...
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Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any... Express cards. All rights reserved. All other countries. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing ...
Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any... Express cards. All rights reserved. All other countries. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing ...
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... discharge (ESD). To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under each of Gateway, Inc. Clip 14 Remove the old multimedia keyboard cover. 15 Make sure the white power button cable cover connector clip is fully moved toward the left of your notebook, then slide ...to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to touch...
... discharge (ESD). To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under each of Gateway, Inc. Clip 14 Remove the old multimedia keyboard cover. 15 Make sure the white power button cable cover connector clip is fully moved toward the left of your notebook, then slide ...to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to touch...
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... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 7. 22 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any Express ... place. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the cover in several places until it is not correctly replaced, your notebook over. 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and ...
... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 7. 22 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any Express ... place. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the cover in several places until it is not correctly replaced, your notebook over. 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and ...
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...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in the module slot. 14 Move the... then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. All ...
...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in the module slot. 14 Move the... then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. All ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6...Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting your notebook ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6...Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting your notebook ...
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... 58 Viewing the display 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
... 58 Viewing the display 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 settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook ... . 77 Packing your notebook 78 Traveling by air 78 Dial-up modem 78 Radio frequency wireless connections 79 Files 79 Security 80 Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook ...
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 settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook ... . 77 Packing your notebook 78 Traveling by air 78 Dial-up modem 78 Radio frequency wireless connections 79 Files 79 Security 80 Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook ...
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... Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable or DSL 127 Modem (dial-up 127 Mouse 130 Networks (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...
... Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable or DSL 127 Modem (dial-up 127 Mouse 130 Networks (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...
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...in speakers are plugged into this jack. Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is on - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. 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. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking -...
...in speakers are plugged into this jack. Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is on - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. 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. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking -...
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... Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television...
... Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television...
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...information, see "Changing batteries" on page 103. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 67. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Hard drive bay... The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay.
...information, see "Changing batteries" on page 103. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 67. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Hard drive bay... The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay.
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...see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 74. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For ... advanced settings" on page 37. 12 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 40. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 26. Speakers Provide audio output when...
...see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 74. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For ... advanced settings" on page 37. 12 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 40. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 26. Speakers Provide audio output when...
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... that you partially charged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information... on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than ...
... that you partially charged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information... on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than ...
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... off your notebook and leave your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your 19 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery ...the location shown on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage...
... off your notebook and leave your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your 19 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery ...the location shown on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage...
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... cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. 20 Warning High voltages can use a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Tip When using a cable with a sleeve over the plug, pull the sleeve back to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end...
... cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. 20 Warning High voltages can use a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Tip When using a cable with a sleeve over the plug, pull the sleeve back to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end...