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...four screws 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 the bottom of the process you may be prompted to insert your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Screw...RAID" in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the hard drive 2 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive that secure the hard...
...four screws 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 the bottom of the process you may be prompted to insert your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Screw...RAID" in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the hard drive 2 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive that secure the hard...
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... Support See the label on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it to use them up. 11 Pull the cover off your notebook over so the top...
... Support See the label on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it to use them up. 11 Pull the cover off your notebook over so the top...
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...their respective companies. in the United States 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. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 19 Replace...to touch or damage any Express cards. All rights reserved. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are firmly seated. 22 Close the LCD panel. 23 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the cover, ...
...their respective companies. in the United States 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. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 19 Replace...to touch or damage any Express cards. All rights reserved. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are firmly seated. 22 Close the LCD panel. 23 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the cover, ...
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... cable out of the clip. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 12 Slide the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to touch or damage any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under each of Gateway, Inc. Clip 13 Slide the white power button cable connector clip to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information...
... cable out of the clip. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 12 Slide the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to touch or damage any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under each of Gateway, Inc. Clip 13 Slide the white power button cable connector clip to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information...
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... oriented if it clicks in place. Technical Support See the label on the cover 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 both hinge covers to make sure they are... you try to close the LCD panel. 2 18 Press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. The cover should be damaged when you finger along the cover and find no loose spots. in Step 7. 22 Insert the...
... oriented if it clicks in place. Technical Support See the label on the cover 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 both hinge covers to make sure they are... you try to close the LCD panel. 2 18 Press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. The cover should be damaged when you finger along the cover and find no loose spots. in Step 7. 22 Insert the...
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... 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 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Using the status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 i
... 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 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Using the status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 i
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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 ... 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 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed...
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 ... 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 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed...
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... Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 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 Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
... Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 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 Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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... page 55. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch...
... page 55. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch...
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Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52.
Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52.
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.../Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 40. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 74. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Touchpad Provides all the features of ...a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 26. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more information on...
.../Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 40. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 74. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Touchpad Provides all the features of ...a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 26. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more information on...
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For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 31. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 31. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
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... dial-up modem • 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...
... dial-up modem • 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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... can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to protect your legs. • Do not use the notebook on the sides clear...
... can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to protect your legs. • Do not use the notebook on the sides clear...
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..., 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 ...the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, ...elbows form right angles when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take...
..., 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 ...the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, ...elbows form right angles when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take...
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...-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. For...
...-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. For...
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... turns off : 1. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 24 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click...
... turns off : 1. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 24 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click...
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Hard drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on . Caps lock is turned on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is ... is turned off - Drive is being accessed. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator...
Hard drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on . Caps lock is turned on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is ... is turned off - Drive is being accessed. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator...
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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. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys ... using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB...
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. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys ... using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB...
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... action. Key type Icon Description Numeric keypad Use these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 27 www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of keys. Navigation...
... action. Key type Icon Description Numeric keypad Use these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 27 www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of keys. Navigation...