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...Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on the bottom of their respective companies. ...The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug...
...Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on the bottom of their respective companies. ...The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug...
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...Care Information. Warning Danger of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks 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...176;F (100°C), or incinerate. Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is turned on and is not plugged into place. 6 ...
...Care Information. Warning Danger of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks 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...176;F (100°C), or incinerate. Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is turned on and is not plugged into place. 6 ...
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... a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD...
... a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD...
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... Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your Reference Guide. ... in the Reference Guide. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic ...
... Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your Reference Guide. ... in the Reference Guide. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic ...
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... Support See the label on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any Express cards. 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...
... Support See the label on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any Express cards. 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...
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... names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace ...slightly, then slowly slide it to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional ...
... names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace ...slightly, then slowly slide it to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional ...
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...battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over so the bottom is facing up on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Press ... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into place. Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the brown ...
...battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over so the bottom is facing up on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Press ... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into place. Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the brown ...
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... inside your workbench or other countries. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare...
... inside your workbench or other countries. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare...
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... the memory bay. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks 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. ...or registered trademarks of the slot. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Clip 11 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the ...
... the memory bay. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks 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. ...or registered trademarks of the slot. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Clip 11 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the ...
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...when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the keyboard. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are ready to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide. .... Do not pull on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • ...
...when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the keyboard. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are ready to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide. .... Do not pull on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • ...
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...See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. You may need to press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to seat the retaining tabs into the slots under the palm rest. Replacing the... Multimedia Keyboard Cover 15 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable from your notebook. 16 Slide the brown multimedia ...
...See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. You may need to press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to seat the retaining tabs into the slots under the palm rest. Replacing the... Multimedia Keyboard Cover 15 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable from your notebook. 16 Slide the brown multimedia ...
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... or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Note which color cable is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See...three wireless network bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. All...
... or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Note which color cable is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See...three wireless network bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. All...
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...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with...turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Replacing the...
...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with...turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 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 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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...User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Accessing your online User Guide ... • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in this section are ...
...User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Accessing your online User Guide ... • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in this section are ...
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... 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 your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. Online Support...
... 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 your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. Online Support...
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The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Notebook is off - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - ...very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone...
The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Notebook is off - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - ...very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone...
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.... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in the enable position to turn either radio on page 57. Do not use the notebook on commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on or off while traveling in unexpected shutdown or... resulting in an airplane. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on page 47. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are blocked, your lap. Warning: Do not work with equipment on a ...
.... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in the enable position to turn either radio on page 57. Do not use the notebook on commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on or off while traveling in unexpected shutdown or... resulting in an airplane. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on page 47. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are blocked, your lap. Warning: Do not work with equipment on a ...
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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. 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. 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.