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... on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Battery charge indicator If ...and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The replacement cord must be damaged. ...
... on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Battery charge indicator If ...and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The replacement cord must be damaged. ...
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... unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. See your notebook. All other countries. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go...
... unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. See your notebook. All other countries. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go...
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...Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on your workbench... or other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 ...
...Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on your workbench... or other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 ...
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...bags only when you a set of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal... under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your Reference Guide for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. 1 To replace the hard drive:...
...bags only when you a set of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal... under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your Reference Guide for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. 1 To replace the hard drive:...
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...screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it.... then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks...
...screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it.... then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks...
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... cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to not damage the LCD panel. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the ..." in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and ...
... cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to not damage the LCD panel. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the ..." in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and ...
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... 25 Replace the optional screw removed in Step 8. 26 Replace the screw removed in place. The cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook with the space bar toward you. 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are fully moved toward the back of the clips. ...damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to seat the retaining tabs into place.
... 25 Replace the optional screw removed in Step 8. 26 Replace the screw removed in place. The cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook with the space bar toward you. 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are fully moved toward the back of the clips. ...damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to seat the retaining tabs into place.
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...electronics stores) and attach it . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. All... rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. ESD can permanently ...
...electronics stores) and attach it . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. All... rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. ESD can permanently ...
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.... All other countries. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in...tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Clip 11 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the memory module ...
.... All other countries. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in...tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Clip 11 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the memory module ...
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... of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw 9 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 10...of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it up , then remove the battery. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently...
... of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw 9 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 10...of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it up , then remove the battery. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently...
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...cover. 18 Make sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the front ...edge of the keyboard to lock the connector in place. See your notebook, insert the cable from your notebook. 16 Slide the brown multimedia keyboard...
...cover. 18 Make sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the front ...edge of the keyboard to lock the connector in place. See your notebook, insert the cable from your notebook. 16 Slide the brown multimedia keyboard...
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.... Screw Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Note which color cable is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the connectors. Locating Components 1 To replace...
.... Screw Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Note which color cable is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the connectors. Locating Components 1 To replace...
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... the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be ...inserted in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable...
... the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be ...inserted in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable...
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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 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 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 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 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source ...
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...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...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 ...
...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...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 ...
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... maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational purposes only.... Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your model of Gateway notebook. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 For all other software •...
... maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational purposes only.... Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your model of Gateway notebook. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 For all other software •...
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... its features. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook's label. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your...
... its features. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook's label. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your...
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... - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge... indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is malfunctioning. Battery is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone...
... - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge... indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is malfunctioning. Battery is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone...
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... become hot enough to harm your wireless radio on or off while traveling in an airplane. Do not use the notebook on or off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in unexpected ... air vents are not obstructed. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in the enable position to the notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. The switch must be...
... become hot enough to harm your wireless radio on or off while traveling in an airplane. Do not use the notebook on or off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in unexpected ... air vents are not obstructed. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in the enable position to the notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. The switch must be...
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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. 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. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52.
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. 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. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52.