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..., regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in . • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Warning Do not attempt...
..., regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in . • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Warning Do not attempt...
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... Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on...electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any...
... Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on...electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any...
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... need a small Phillips screwdriver to your workbench or other countries. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components...To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive. All other brands and product ...
... need a small Phillips screwdriver to your workbench or other countries. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components...To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive. All other brands and product ...
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.... Do not disconnect the cable from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You ... the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...
.... Do not disconnect the cable from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You ... the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...
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..."Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in ...label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to use them. in your...
..."Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in ...label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to use them. in your...
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... safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all... connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are...
... safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all... connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are...
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... 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your Reference ...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. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the ...
... 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your Reference ...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. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the ...
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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... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting ...
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... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting ...
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... object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem...
... object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
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... battery. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the...
... battery. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the...
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Protecting from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge ...indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2....
Protecting from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge ...indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2....
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If your notebook over again. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you the progress. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you ... Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your battery. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is not...
If your notebook over again. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you the progress. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you ... Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your battery. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is not...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual ... your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot.
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual ... your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot.
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... kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 102. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. If you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices...
... kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 102. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. If you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices...
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... • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. To test the outlet, plug a working on AC power • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions... on recalibrating your password Make sure that your notebook for instructions. You must return your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Your notebook is connected securely to an electrical ...
... • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. To test the outlet, plug a working on AC power • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions... on recalibrating your password Make sure that your notebook for instructions. You must return your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Your notebook is connected securely to an electrical ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 airplane power adapters 63 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 30, 41,... fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 purchasing 64 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 airplane power adapters 63 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 30, 41,... fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 purchasing 64 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103...
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... 7 memory cards supported 55 removing Express Card 57 removing memory card 56 slots 55, 57 troubleshooting Express Card 119 troubleshooting memory card 127 carrying case 64 CD cleaning 87 controlling playback 29, 40 eject button 53, 54 inserting 53, 54 manual eject hole 53, 54 CD drive See DVD drive cellular... 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 152 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
... 7 memory cards supported 55 removing Express Card 57 removing memory card 56 slots 55, 57 troubleshooting Express Card 119 troubleshooting memory card 127 carrying case 64 CD cleaning 87 controlling playback 29, 40 eject button 53, 54 inserting 53, 54 manual eject hole 53, 54 CD drive See DVD drive cellular... 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 152 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
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Index model number 3, 80 modem cable 7, 20 connecting 20, 21 dial-up 21, 78 DSL 7, 20 international adapter 78 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 127 monitor adding external 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting external 138 using 28 ... PDA memory cards 55 peripheral devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72
Index model number 3, 80 modem cable 7, 20 connecting 20, 21 dial-up 21, 78 DSL 7, 20 international adapter 78 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 127 monitor adding external 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting external 138 using 28 ... PDA memory cards 55 peripheral devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72
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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... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...