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... respective companies. The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged...cord into an AC power outlet. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug...
... respective companies. The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged...cord into an AC power outlet. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug...
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...See your Reference Guide for your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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 the ... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of the battery as hazardous waste. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook over...
...See your Reference Guide for your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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 the ... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of the battery as hazardous waste. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook over...
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... surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. 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...the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Screw DVD drive -OR- Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need...
... surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. 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...the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Screw DVD drive -OR- Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need...
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... safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot... be removed). Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your ...
... safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot... be removed). Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your ...
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...key on your notebook. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open ...restart your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
...key on your notebook. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open ...restart your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
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... position. 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. 13 With a .... See your notebook. Before working with a K. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC...
... position. 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. 13 With a .... See your notebook. Before working with a K. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC...
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.... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the keyboard to touch or damage any Express cards. in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook could be flat all the way across . Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. ...the cable into the connector, then slide the brown clips to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Press down on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook...
.... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the keyboard to touch or damage any Express cards. in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook could be flat all the way across . Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. ...the cable into the connector, then slide the brown clips to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Press down on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook...
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...Batteries" in your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway... working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace a memory module. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it ...
...Batteries" in your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway... working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace a memory module. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it ...
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...or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Clip 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the...If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express...
...or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Clip 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the...If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express...
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...the keyboard cover and gently pry it up. 12 Pull the cover off your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook by their respective companies. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these ...Warning To avoid exposure to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the cable...
...the keyboard cover and gently pry it up. 12 Pull the cover off your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook by their respective companies. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these ...Warning To avoid exposure to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the cable...
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... touch or damage any Express cards. Press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. in Step 13. 22 Replace the multimedia keyboard cover. The ... . Technical Support See the label on the cover in place. Be careful not to lock the connector in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it clicks in several places until...
... touch or damage any Express cards. Press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. in Step 13. 22 Replace the multimedia keyboard cover. The ... . Technical Support See the label on the cover in place. Be careful not to lock the connector in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it clicks in several places until...
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... notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove ... 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 your workbench or other grounded object. 8 Lift the...
... notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove ... 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 your workbench or other grounded object. 8 Lift the...
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...Move the antenna cables out of the way. 11 Remove the screws securing the wireless network module. 12 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and .... 16 Reattach the antenna cables to the connectors. 17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. All rights reserved. If the module does not fit, make sure...
...Move the antenna cables out of the way. 11 Remove the screws securing the wireless network module. 12 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and .... 16 Reattach the antenna cables to the connectors. 17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. All rights reserved. If the module does not fit, make sure...
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... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
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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 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...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 software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...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 software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (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
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (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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...are turned off . ■ LED blue - Notebook is on - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook... Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is very low. 6 Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Important: This ...
...are turned off . ■ LED blue - Notebook is on - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook... Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is very low. 6 Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Important: This ...
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... power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the ...Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 103. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer...
... power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the ...Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 103. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer...
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...short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord ...if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the...
...short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord ...if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the...
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... indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. Protect your...
... indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. Protect your...