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... the AC adapter. Technical Support See the label on . The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power ...replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of their respective companies. Caution Replace the power cord if it back...
... the AC adapter. Technical Support See the label on . The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power ...replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of their respective companies. Caution Replace the power cord if it back...
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...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. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the... bottom of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook. Keep away from children. 5...
...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. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the... bottom of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook. Keep away from children. 5...
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...slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards.... 15 Turn on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, ...
...slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards.... 15 Turn on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, ...
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... bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . All rights reserved. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your workbench...
... bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . All rights reserved. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your workbench...
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.... 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any...United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Important The location of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. ...
.... 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any...United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Important The location of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. ...
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... and gently pry it in a safe place. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the battery compartment and...
... and gently pry it in a safe place. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the battery compartment and...
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...Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and...you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to touch or damage any Express cards. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over so the bottom is facing up on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The cover should easily fall...
...Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and...you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to touch or damage any Express cards. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over so the bottom is facing up on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The cover should easily fall...
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... hold components by their respective companies. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other countries. Replacing... bags only when you are ready to replace a memory module. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the ...
... hold components by their respective companies. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other countries. Replacing... bags only when you are ready to replace a memory module. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the ...
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...module lines up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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 ...the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press...
...module lines up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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 ...the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press...
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...electronics stores) and attach it up , then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery ...Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Do not lay components on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips...
...electronics stores) and attach it up , then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery ...Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Do not lay components on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips...
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... sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, insert the cable from your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to seat the retaining tabs...
... sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, insert the cable from your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to seat the retaining tabs...
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... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Note which color cable is...
... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Note which color cable is...
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...can only be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any... Express cards. All rights reserved. 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...
...can only be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any... Express cards. All rights reserved. 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...
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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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...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are for informational purposes only. Your... 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.
...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are for informational purposes only. Your... 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.
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... and detailed specifications. 3 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. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook's label. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity...
... and detailed specifications. 3 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. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook's label. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity...
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... Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery charge is malfunctioning. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Important:... This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is in speakers are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - ...
... Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery charge is malfunctioning. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Important:... This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is in speakers are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - ...
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...aircraft. For more information, see "Turning your skin. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on page 47. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. If the air vents are blocked, the...Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do...
...aircraft. For more information, see "Turning your skin. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on page 47. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. If the air vents are blocked, the...Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do...
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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. 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.
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. 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.