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... prompted to the hard drive bracket. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the screws...
... prompted to the hard drive bracket. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the screws...
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... Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the battery compartment and put them . For more information, see "Changing...AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the...
... Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the battery compartment and put them . For more information, see "Changing...AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the...
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... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to touch or damage any Express cards. The cover is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it is facing up on the front edge of the... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their respective companies....
... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to touch or damage any Express cards. The cover is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it is facing up on the front edge of the... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their respective companies....
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... Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection....the inside of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not ...
... Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection....the inside of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not ...
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... cable out of the clips. Clip Clip 17 Remove the old cover. 18 Make sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you try to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. ... place. Technical Support See the label on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Be careful to press down on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into their...
... cable out of the clips. Clip Clip 17 Remove the old cover. 18 Make sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you try to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. ... place. Technical Support See the label on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Be careful to press down on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into their...
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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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... into this jack. HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television...Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 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 ...
... into this jack. HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television...Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 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 ...
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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 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.
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 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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...12 For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 74. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. 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. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page...
...12 For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 74. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. 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. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page...
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For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 31. www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 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. www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
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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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... lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook in your legs. Do...
... lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook in your legs. Do...
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...; Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of...and chair, make sure that they are positioned parallel to the floor when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. •...
...; Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of...and chair, make sure that they are positioned parallel to the floor when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. •...
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...-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on page 58.
...-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your first user account. 4 Attach and turn 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 close unresponsive programs on again. To restart your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to ...
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. To restart your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to ...
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www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 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 turned on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio...
www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 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 turned on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio...
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... using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 26 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...
... using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 26 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...
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... out more information, see "System key combinations" on . Function keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform a specific action. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu.
... out more information, see "System key combinations" on . Function keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform a specific action. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu.