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...cards. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © ...2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover ... part of the process you may be prompted to insert your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of their respective companies. Important The location of...
...cards. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © ...2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover ... part of the process you may be prompted to insert your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of their respective companies. Important The location of...
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... trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the keyboard cover and gently pry it in the United States and other brands and product names are... and put it up. 12 Pull the cover off your notebook by their edges. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your...
... trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the keyboard cover and gently pry it in the United States and other brands and product names are... and put it up. 12 Pull the cover off your notebook by their edges. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your...
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...the cover in several places until it is correctly mounted when you can run you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in the United States and... and replace any other components. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into place. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their respective companies. All other countries. Be careful not to...
...the cover in several places until it is correctly mounted when you can run you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in the United States and... and replace any other components. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into place. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their respective companies. All other countries. Be careful not to...
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... network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are trademarks...1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 12 Pull the cover off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC...
... network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are trademarks...1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 12 Pull the cover off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC...
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... on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their respective companies. Press down on top of your notebook. See...in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. The cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Caution If the cover...
... on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their respective companies. Press down on top of your notebook. See...in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. The cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Caution If the cover...
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... 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 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15 Working...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 Key types 27 i
... 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 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15 Working...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 Key types 27 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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For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack ... broadband modem or network" on page 59. HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, ...
For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack ... broadband modem or network" on page 59. HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, ...
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Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 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.
Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 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.
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... can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook... Keyboard area Speaker Optional multimedia panel Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Optionalfingerprint Touchpad reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on ...
... can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook... Keyboard area Speaker Optional multimedia panel Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Optionalfingerprint Touchpad reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on ...
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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 status indicators" on page 31. www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13
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 status indicators" on page 31. www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13
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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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..., or your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to protect your legs. • Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of burns to your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. If you use the notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and...
..., or your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to protect your legs. • Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of burns to your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. If you use the notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and...
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www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change... back support. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that they are positioned parallel to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your elbow. Sitting...
www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change... back support. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that they are positioned parallel to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your elbow. Sitting...
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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.
...-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.
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... are not responding. The notebook turns off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Restarting (rebooting...
... are not responding. The notebook turns off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Restarting (rebooting...
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www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is not being accessed. ■...
www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is not being accessed. ■...
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... 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 keyboard. 26 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the...
... 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 keyboard. 26 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the...
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.... For more about the function key actions. Press FN+ 1 to turn on page 28. System keys Press these colored keys in Windows. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. Some keys...
.... For more about the function key actions. Press FN+ 1 to turn on page 28. System keys Press these colored keys in Windows. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. Some keys...