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...by a label or a switch. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of an access point...standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network ...
...by a label or a switch. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of an access point...standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network ...
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...or your notebook may be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. See your notebook. Caution Replace the power cord if ...of their respective companies. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 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 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in . • Press FN+F1 to...
...or your notebook may be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. See your notebook. Caution Replace the power cord if ...of their respective companies. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 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 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in . • Press FN+F1 to...
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...outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. All rights reserved. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove .... • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of...
...outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. All rights reserved. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove .... • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of...
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... 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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown...
... 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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown...
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...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 dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your ... the cable from their respective companies. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it in your Reference Guide for Customer ...
...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 dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your ... the cable from their respective companies. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it in your Reference Guide for Customer ...
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.... Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, 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 Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your... bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace a memory module. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to a bare metal...
.... Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, 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 Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your... bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace a memory module. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to a bare metal...
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... , then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Be careful to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to not...
... , then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Be careful to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to not...
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...See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or ... To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, 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 replace the wireless network module. Locating Components 1 To replace...
...See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or ... To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, 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 replace the wireless network module. Locating Components 1 To replace...
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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 2 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 2 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 ...
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... connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display...
... connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display...
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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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... for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 68. If...
... for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 68. If...
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www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming ... Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to the AC adapter...
www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming ... Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to the AC adapter...
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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 must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. To recalibrate the .... 7 Press ESC. If your notebook to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your battery. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select...
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 must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. To recalibrate the .... 7 Press ESC. If your notebook to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your battery. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select...
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...(Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the .... The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
...(Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the .... The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
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... with a higher-capacity drive. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 107 For more hard drive ... hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive....
... with a higher-capacity drive. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 107 For more hard drive ... hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive....
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...batteries" on , and working on page 68. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Your notebook is connected securely to your notebook. For...recalibrating your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 66. • Make sure that the surge protector is not working correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept ...
...batteries" on , and working on page 68. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Your notebook is connected securely to your notebook. For...recalibrating your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 66. • Make sure that the surge protector is not working correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone ... 29, 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone ... 29, 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending...
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... CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 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...
... CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 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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...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 connector 10,... 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter 81
...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 connector 10,... 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter 81