Quick Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About This Reference
- Checking Out Your Notebook
- Setting Up and Getting Started
- Working safely and comfortably
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a broadband modem or network
- Starting your convertible notebook
- Turning off your convertible notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Using the tablet control buttons
- Using the fingerprint reader
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the display
- Using the digital pen
- Using the touch sensitive screen feature
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Using Drives and Accessories
- Managing Power
- Traveling with Your Notebook
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your convertible notebook
- Cleaning your convertible notebook
- Maintaining the battery
- Cleaning CDs or DVDs
- Recovering your system
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- First steps
- Troubleshooting
- Audio
- Batteries
- Digital pen
- Diskette drive (external)
- Display
- DVD drives
- Ethernet
- File management
- Fingerprint reader
- Hard drive
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Media Center
- Memory
- Memory card reader
- Modem (cable or DSL)
- Modem (dial-up)
- Mouse
- Networks (wired)
- Networks (wireless)
- Passwords
- PC Cards
- Pointing device
- Power
- Printer
- Sound
- Status indicators
- Touchpad or pointing device
- Video
- Telephone support
- Legal Information
- Index
www.gateway.com
71
Changing the battery
Replacing the battery
To replace the battery:
1 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional
port replicator.
2 If your convertible notebook is on and is connected to
AC power, go to Step 3.
-OR-
If your convertible notebook is on and is not plugged
into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off the
convertible notebook.
3 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then
close the LCD panel. For more information, see
“Converting from notebook to tablet mode” on page 42.
4 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is
facing up.
5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position , then
slide the battery release latch.
Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway
convertible notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous
material regulations.
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate.
Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children.
Caution
If your convertible notebook is connected to AC power you can change
the battery while the convertible notebook is turned on. If your convertible
notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the convertible
notebook off while changing the battery.