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... "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All other countries...
... "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All other countries...
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...the battery before replacing a component. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected to replace the keyboard. Caution Depending on the outside of antistatic bags ...because only the inside of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks ...
...the battery before replacing a component. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected to replace the keyboard. Caution Depending on the outside of antistatic bags ...because only the inside of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks ...
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...along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Press down on your notebook with the space bar toward you. 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are fully moved toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable into place. See... notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the keyboard to press down on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in place. Be careful ...
...along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Press down on your notebook with the space bar toward you. 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are fully moved toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable into place. See... notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the keyboard to press down on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in place. Be careful ...
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... touching the edge connectors. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to your notebook by their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Do not lay ...remove the battery. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the fully opened position. 11...
... touching the edge connectors. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to your notebook by their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Do not lay ...remove the battery. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the fully opened position. 11...
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...cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the clips. in place. The keyboard should be damaged when you so it lies keys-down on the front edge of the...several places until it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on top of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 15 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable from your ...
...cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the clips. in place. The keyboard should be damaged when you so it lies keys-down on the front edge of the...several places until it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down on top of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 15 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable from your ...
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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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HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. The memory ... or cellular telephone into these ports. 7 For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" 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 Plug an...
HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. The memory ... or cellular telephone into these ports. 7 For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" 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 Plug an...
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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 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. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
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... touchpad" on page 37. 12 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 full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. For more information, see "Using the optional...
... touchpad" on page 37. 12 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 full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. For more information, see "Using the optional...
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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. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security.
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. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security.
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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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... shades or curtains on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to focus on the sides clear. Reduce glare by installing a glare screen filter. •...
... shades or curtains on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to focus on the sides clear. Reduce glare by installing a glare screen filter. •...
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... desk is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to provide extra back support. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to distribute your weight evenly on the... ways to break up your hands and arms are in a relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety of the seat, or use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not adjustable or is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface...
... desk is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to provide extra back support. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to distribute your weight evenly on the... ways to break up your hands and arms are in a relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety of the seat, or use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not adjustable or is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface...
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... and turn on using Windows, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on page 58.
... and turn on using Windows, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on page 58.
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Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you may have to ...
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you may have to ...
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www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+... - Drive is turned 1 on - 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. Numeric keypad is not in use . ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is being accessed...
www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+... - Drive is turned 1 on - 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. Numeric keypad is not in use . ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is being accessed...
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... to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can...
... to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can...
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... the numeric keypad. Key type Icon Description Numeric keypad Use these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 27 www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document.
... the numeric keypad. Key type Icon Description Numeric keypad Use these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 27 www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document.