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...firmly attached to toggle the status lights on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the ...bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. ...
...firmly attached to toggle the status lights on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the ...bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. ...
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...Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery 1 ...To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected ...
...Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery 1 ...To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected ...
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...the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. 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 drive bay. All ...other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network...
...the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. 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 drive bay. All ...other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network...
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...before replacing a component. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address... drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing ...
...before replacing a component. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address... drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing ...
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... label on -screen instructions. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any...
... label on -screen instructions. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any...
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... Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . See your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the keyboard. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the... left end of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. in a safe place. 13 With a small Phillips screwdriver,...
... Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . See your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the keyboard. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the... left end of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. in a safe place. 13 With a small Phillips screwdriver,...
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... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook could be flat all the way across . Technical Support See the label on your notebook with the space bar toward the back of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it clicks... in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Press down until it is not twisted. 20 Gently press...
... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook could be flat all the way across . Technical Support See the label on your notebook with the space bar toward the back of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it clicks... in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Press down until it is not twisted. 20 Gently press...
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... bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC ...(available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to use them. Warning To avoid ...
... bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC ...(available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to use them. Warning To avoid ...
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... each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Clip 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery,... then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and...
... each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Clip 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery,... then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and...
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...grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook by their edges. Do not pull on the outside of ... to use them in a safe place. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and...
...grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook by their edges. Do not pull on the outside of ... to use them in a safe place. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and...
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... across . All rights reserved. Be careful to touch or damage any Express cards. See your notebook by a cable. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 2 19 Insert the tabs on... replace any other countries. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The cable is correctly oriented if it is facing up. 25 Replace the optional screw ...
... across . All rights reserved. Be careful to touch or damage any Express cards. See your notebook by a cable. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 2 19 Insert the tabs on... replace any other countries. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The cable is correctly oriented if it is facing up. 25 Replace the optional screw ...
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... To avoid exposure to use them. 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. Never slide components over so the bottom is connected to replace the wireless network module. For more information, see...
... To avoid exposure to use them. 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. Never slide components over so the bottom is connected to replace the wireless network module. For more information, see...
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...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. 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 other countries. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...
...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. 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 other countries. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...
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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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... following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This... instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • ...
... following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This... instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • ...
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... 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 your operating system. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/... of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of...
... 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 your operating system. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/... of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of...
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... speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is on - Battery is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is in speakers are turned off - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the... battery charge is malfunctioning. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug...
... speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is on - Battery is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is in speakers are turned off - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the... battery charge is malfunctioning. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug...
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...a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. Warning: Do not work with equipment on or off while traveling in the enable position to be in an airplane. Enable or...into this slot. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are not obstructed. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on page 57. If these slots. The switch must be turned off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. CHAPTER 2: ...
...a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. Warning: Do not work with equipment on or off while traveling in the enable position to be in an airplane. Enable or...into this slot. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are not obstructed. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on page 57. If these slots. The switch must be turned off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. CHAPTER 2: ...
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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.