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... notebook. Locating Components Battery Battery latch Battery lock 1 To replace the main battery: 1 Disconnect your notebook from children. 6 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet, and does not have a charged secondary battery installed, save your work and turn off the notebook. 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Connect to the optional port replicator. 10 Open the LCD panel. All other countries. Replacing the Main Battery Replacing the Main Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power...
... notebook. Locating Components Battery Battery latch Battery lock 1 To replace the main battery: 1 Disconnect your notebook from children. 6 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet, and does not have a charged secondary battery installed, save your work and turn off the notebook. 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Connect to the optional port replicator. 10 Open the LCD panel. All other countries. Replacing the Main Battery Replacing the Main Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power...
Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. Locating Components Hard drive bay 1 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional secondary batteries before replacing...
... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. Locating Components Hard drive bay 1 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional secondary batteries before replacing...
Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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... prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices, including the optional port replicator, and replace any key on the bottom of their respective companies. in Step 11. 19 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 21 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 22 Turn on -screen instructions. As part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw...
... prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices, including the optional port replicator, and replace any key on the bottom of their respective companies. in Step 11. 19 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 21 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 22 Turn on -screen instructions. As part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw...
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... close the LCD panel. 22 Close the LCD panel. 23 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 24 Replace the screw removed in Step 8. 25 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 26 Connect to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other components. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find...
... close the LCD panel. 22 Close the LCD panel. 23 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 24 Replace the screw removed in Step 8. 25 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 26 Connect to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other components. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find...
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... Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 17 Reattach the antenna cables to the connectors. 18 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 21 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC and memory cards. 22 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in one direction. Screw Screw 14 Hold the new module...
... Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 17 Reattach the antenna cables to the connectors. 18 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 21 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC and memory cards. 22 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in one direction. Screw Screw 14 Hold the new module...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (Windows XP)
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... Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook 22 Turning off your notebook 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 25 System key combinations 26 i
... Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook 22 Turning off your notebook 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 25 System key combinations 26 i
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...-to-read manual that are specific to your online User Guide: • Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking • Maintenance and troubleshooting To access your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER...
...-to-read manual that are specific to your online User Guide: • Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking • Maintenance and troubleshooting To access your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER...
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... keys Application key Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 24 Module is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Module is not installed in use. ■ LED solid purple - Module is ready to swap. ■ LED flashing purple - Hard drive is being accessed. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Description Module ■ LED blue - Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys...
... keys Application key Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 24 Module is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Module is not installed in use. ■ LED solid purple - Module is ready to swap. ■ LED flashing purple - Hard drive is being accessed. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Description Module ■ LED blue - Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys...
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... or turns off the power to ... to most devices except memory. You can change the function of your notebook's power button, Standby system key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook, it reads the memory information from the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and activating Hibernate mode. 64 The next time you want ...then is lost. When in memory is not saved to the hard drive. On Enter...
... or turns off the power to ... to most devices except memory. You can change the function of your notebook's power button, Standby system key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook, it reads the memory information from the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and activating Hibernate mode. 64 The next time you want ...then is lost. When in memory is not saved to the hard drive. On Enter...
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... startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must return your notebook display. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next to enter the User Password if your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located...
... startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must return your notebook display. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next to enter the User Password if your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located...
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... be turned on to hear sound while playing a DVD. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your online User Guide. File management A file was deleted while holding down and restart your notebook. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Type the keyword System Restore...
... be turned on to hear sound while playing a DVD. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your online User Guide. File management A file was deleted while holding down and restart your notebook. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Type the keyword System Restore...
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... network jack and not the modem jack. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that you may not be accessed, or you see "Right" on page 109. • Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. For more information about removing...
... network jack and not the modem jack. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that you may not be accessed, or you see "Right" on page 109. • Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. For more information about removing...
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... an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Handshaking is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you can turn down the modem volume. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Mouse See also "Touchpad...
... an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Handshaking is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you can turn down the modem volume. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Mouse See also "Touchpad...
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... Support. Printer Help For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is having problems • Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. Replace any damaged cables. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is connected...
... Support. Printer Help For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is having problems • Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. Replace any damaged cables. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is connected...
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... to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure that you have selected it is connected to work offline. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com...
... to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure that you have selected it is connected to work offline. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com...
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... external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that you have activated TV out. TV out is not working • Make sure that the video cable is connected correctly. If you are traveling, you click or tap on the touchpad • Turn on page 53. 121 www.gateway.com Touchpad Touchpad is not working • Make sure the touchpad is turned on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing mouse, touchpad...
... external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that you have activated TV out. TV out is not working • Make sure that the video cable is connected correctly. If you are traveling, you click or tap on the touchpad • Turn on page 53. 121 www.gateway.com Touchpad Touchpad is not working • Make sure the touchpad is turned on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing mouse, touchpad...
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... using while traveling 72 digital camera memory card reader 8, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 50 digital video camera connecting 51 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 25 diskette troubleshooting 98 diskette drive locating 9 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 98 display brightness 38 properties 52 switching 26 troubleshooting 98 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 37 dragging 38 drives CD 45 changing modular drives 42 diskette 9 DVD 9, 45 DVD/CD-RW 9, 45 DVD±RW 42, 45, 55 hard drive 9, 10, 89 identifying drive types 45 installing...
... using while traveling 72 digital camera memory card reader 8, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 50 digital video camera connecting 51 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 25 diskette troubleshooting 98 diskette drive locating 9 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 98 display brightness 38 properties 52 switching 26 troubleshooting 98 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 37 dragging 38 drives CD 45 changing modular drives 42 diskette 9 DVD 9, 45 DVD/CD-RW 9, 45 DVD±RW 42, 45, 55 hard drive 9, 10, 89 identifying drive types 45 installing...
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... EmPower power adapter 63 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 9, 20 external monitor 7, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 111 files opening 37 transferring 73 troubleshooting 101 fingerprint enrolling 31 fingerprint reader control center 33 locating 12 troubleshooting 102 tutorial 30 using 30 Firewire port 8, 50 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 37 function keys 25 136 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 42, 55, 89 purchasing 55 replacing 89 second hard drive...
... EmPower power adapter 63 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 9, 20 external monitor 7, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 111 files opening 37 transferring 73 troubleshooting 101 fingerprint enrolling 31 fingerprint reader control center 33 locating 12 troubleshooting 102 tutorial 30 using 30 Firewire port 8, 50 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 37 function keys 25 136 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 42, 55, 89 purchasing 55 replacing 89 second hard drive...
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... Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 55 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 module 10 LCD panel cleaning 80 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 98 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 72 line tester 72 lock cable 74 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 79, 81 Media Center troubleshooting 105 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 85 purchasing 55 removing 85 replacing 85 troubleshooting 108 memory card reader inserting card 47 locating 8 memory cards supported 47 removing card 48 troubleshooting 108 137
... Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 55 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 module 10 LCD panel cleaning 80 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 98 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 72 line tester 72 lock cable 74 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 79, 81 Media Center troubleshooting 105 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 85 purchasing 55 removing 85 replacing 85 troubleshooting 108 memory card reader inserting card 47 locating 8 memory cards supported 47 removing card 48 troubleshooting 108 137
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... cable lock 7 serial number 3, 74 setting up safety precautions 124 shipping notebook 72 shortcut menus accessing 38 shortcuts opening menu 38 shutting down notebook 22 smart card reader locating 8 SO-DIMM See memory 140 sound adjusting 28, 38 controls 38 muting 28, 38 troubleshooting 120 speakers built-in 6 jack 7 SpeedStep technology 65 Standby mode 22, 26, 64 system key 26 starting notebook 20 programs 37 startup password 74 static electricity 84 status indicator wireless Ethernet 23 status indicators battery charge...
... cable lock 7 serial number 3, 74 setting up safety precautions 124 shipping notebook 72 shortcut menus accessing 38 shortcuts opening menu 38 shutting down notebook 22 smart card reader locating 8 SO-DIMM See memory 140 sound adjusting 28, 38 controls 38 muting 28, 38 troubleshooting 120 speakers built-in 6 jack 7 SpeedStep technology 65 Standby mode 22, 26, 64 system key 26 starting notebook 20 programs 37 startup password 74 static electricity 84 status indicator wireless Ethernet 23 status indicators battery charge...