Gateway E-295 C Manual

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Gateway contact information
Gateway model and serial number
The label on the bottom of your convertible notebook contains 
information that identifies your convertible notebook model 
and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this 
information if you call for assistance.
Microsoft Certificate of 
Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the 
bottom of your convertible notebook includes the product key 
code for your operating system.Important
The...

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For more information
For more information about your convertible notebook, visit 
Gateway’s Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web 
address shown on your convertible notebook’s label. The 
Support page also has links to additional Gateway 
documentation and detailed specifications. 

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Checking Out Your Notebook
•Front
•Left
•Right
•Bottom
•Keyboard area 

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Front
ComponentIconDescription
SpeakersProvide audio output when headphones or 
amplified speakers are not plugged in.
LCD panel release 
latchPress to open the LCD panel.
Digital penWrite, tap, and input directly on your 
convertible notebook’s display using the digital 
pen.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in 
microphone is turned off while an external 
microphone is connected. 
Headphone jackPlug amplified speakers or headphones into...

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Left
ComponentIconDescription
Power connectorPlug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Docking  port Connect the optional port replicator to this port.
Warning: Power is passed through this port. 
This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 
for use only with port replicators designed for 
your Gateway convertible notebook.
Monitor portPlug an analog VGA monitor or projector into 
this port. For more information, see “Viewing 
the display on a projector, monitor, or...

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Right
ComponentIconDescription
Modular bayInsert a module such as a CD drive, combination 
DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, 
or a multibay battery into this bay. For more 
information, see “Changing modules” on 
page 52.
To determine the type of drive in the modular 
bay, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and 
compare the logo to those listed in “Identifying 
drive types” on page 54.
Important: To order a module other than the 
one that came with...

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Bottom
ComponentIconDescription
Customer 
Care labelIncludes the Customer Care contact information. For 
more information, see “Gateway contact information” 
on page 3.
Modular bay Insert a module such as a CD drive, combination 
DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a 
multibay battery into this bay. For more information, 
see “Changing modules” on page 52.
To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, 
examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare 
the logo to those...

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Keyboard area
Battery latchSlide to release the main battery. For more 
information, see “Changing batteries” on page 69.
Main battery Provides power when the convertible notebook is not 
plugged into AC power.
Battery lockSlide to unlock the battery. For more information, see 
“Changing batteries” on page 69.
Hard drive 
bayThe hard drive is located in this bay. For more 
information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on 
page 110.
Pen latchSlide to release the...

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ComponentIconDescription
Fingerprint 
reader 
(optional)Provides enhanced security. For more information, see 
“Using the optional fingerprint reader” on page 35.
Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer 
keyboard. For more information, see “Using the 
keyboard” on page 25.
MicrophoneRecord audio through this microphone. The built-in 
microphone is turned off while an external 
microphone is connected. For the location of your 
microphone jack, see “Front” on page...

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