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...at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. 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 ...if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All rights reserved. in ...
...at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. 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 ...if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All rights reserved. in ...
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...the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Recycle or dispose of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. See your Reference Guide for your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled....and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. 5 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Technical ...
...the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Recycle or dispose of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. See your Reference Guide for your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled....and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. 5 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Technical ...
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... Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and...antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem...
... Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and...antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem...
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... the inside your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other countries. Avoid touching the... hard drive. All rights reserved. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). See your notebook are ready to a bare metal part of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static...
... the inside your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other countries. Avoid touching the... hard drive. All rights reserved. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). See your notebook are ready to a bare metal part of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static...
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...As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your notebook. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove ...the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...
...As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your notebook. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove ...the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...
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... the two optional keyboard screws and put them . All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts..., turn off your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem...
... the two optional keyboard screws and put them . All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts..., turn off your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem...
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... Information. All other components. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the front edge of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the brown clips to lock the connector ...notebook with the space bar toward you finger along the front edge of the clips. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it is facing up on the bottom of Gateway... registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
... Information. All other components. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the front edge of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the brown clips to lock the connector ...notebook with the space bar toward you finger along the front edge of the clips. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it is facing up on the bottom of Gateway... registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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...workbench or other countries. All rights reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your Reference Guide. 7 Loosen the memory bay cover screw... connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to static electricity, also known as carpeted...
...workbench or other countries. All rights reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your Reference Guide. 7 Loosen the memory bay cover screw... connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to static electricity, also known as carpeted...
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See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all ...up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 memory module out of the slot. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory...
See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all ...up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 memory module out of the slot. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory...
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... over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 10 Open the LCD panel to your notebook. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover... as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a...
... over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 10 Open the LCD panel to your notebook. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover... as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a...
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...19 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on top of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you so it lies keys-down until it is flat all the way across . Be careful to...cover. 18 Make sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in place. Caution The keyboard is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any other brands and product names are trademarks or ...
...19 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on top of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you so it lies keys-down until it is flat all the way across . Be careful to...cover. 18 Make sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in place. Caution The keyboard is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any other brands and product names are trademarks or ...
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... edges. Locating Components 1 To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Note which color cable is facing... only the inside your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
... edges. Locating Components 1 To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Note which color cable is facing... only the inside your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
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... Move the antenna wires out of the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in one direction. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. All rights reserved...
... Move the antenna wires out of the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in one direction. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. All rights reserved...
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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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... varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, your online 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. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for informational purposes only. CHAPTER...
... varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, your online 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. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for informational purposes only. CHAPTER...
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... Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your operating system. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the...
... Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your operating system. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the...
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... indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 Battery charge is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off when speakers or... headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - 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. Battery is in speakers are...
... indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 Battery charge is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off when speakers or... headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - 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. Battery is in speakers are...
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... Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are blocked, your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. For more information, see "Turning your wireless radio on or off while traveling in an airplane...buttons. Enable or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook may become hot enough to turn either radio on your skin. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on...
... Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are blocked, your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. For more information, see "Turning your wireless radio on or off while traveling in an airplane...buttons. Enable or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook may become hot enough to turn either radio on your skin. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on...
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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. 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.