8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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..., unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks ...of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. ...
..., unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks ...of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. ...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... to your notebook on page 29. 2 Connect the AC adapter to be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The replacement... cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even...
... to your notebook on page 29. 2 Connect the AC adapter to be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The replacement... cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... off your notebook and leave your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Connecting the dial-up modem 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook, then plug it turns on the right 13 To protect your notebook connected to AC..., turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of the battery charge indicator). b Press FN+F1 to a...
... off your notebook and leave your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Connecting the dial-up modem 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook, then plug it turns on the right 13 To protect your notebook connected to AC..., turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of the battery charge indicator). b Press FN+F1 to a...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... more than 10 seconds. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait...
... more than 10 seconds. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your Gateway notebook. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Tools Required...the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed ...
... surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your Gateway notebook. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Tools Required...the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed ...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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...outlets before you operate your notebook. The plug on this cord will fit only into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. ■ If your notebook is fitted with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the switch is in the documentation... industrial facilities. Setting up your system ■ Read and follow these openings. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on the notebook and in the proper position for ventilation when you set...
...outlets before you operate your notebook. The plug on this cord will fit only into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. ■ If your notebook is fitted with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the switch is in the documentation... industrial facilities. Setting up your system ■ Read and follow these openings. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on the notebook and in the proper position for ventilation when you set...
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Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 47 www.gateway.com Important safety information ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes.
Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 47 www.gateway.com Important safety information ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes.
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... for the location of the same type purchased from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Replace the power cord if it back in. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. You can cause serious injury or death. If the battery life seems short ...page 6 for three hours, the battery may be damaged. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts ...
... for the location of the same type purchased from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Replace the power cord if it back in. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. You can cause serious injury or death. If the battery life seems short ...page 6 for three hours, the battery may be damaged. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue....through both the surge protector and the modem. During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into a telephone ... protector that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of ...electrical shock, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. on the right 2 Insert the other end of your notebook ...
... absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue....through both the surge protector and the modem. During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into a telephone ... protector that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of ...electrical shock, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. on the right 2 Insert the other end of your notebook ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, ... turns off: 1. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again.
... top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, ... turns off: 1. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again.
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... the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Warning...
... the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Warning...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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...manufacturer's instructions. ■ When the notebook is in the documentation are followed. If you use ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything on the notebook. Such areas include patient care areas of electrical current still flows through the notebook. Setting up your... sure that the antenna or cable system is designed and tested to your area. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on your notebook and in areas classified as a radiator. ■ Set ...
...manufacturer's instructions. ■ When the notebook is in the documentation are followed. If you use ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything on the notebook. Such areas include patient care areas of electrical current still flows through the notebook. Setting up your... sure that the antenna or cable system is designed and tested to your area. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on your notebook and in areas classified as a radiator. ■ Set ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 49 www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes.
Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 49 www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes.