Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on : •... AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on . The battery charge indicator turns on and off. • Make sure the power ...
... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on : •... AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on . The battery charge indicator turns on and off. • Make sure the power ...
Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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..., and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. 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 place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 8 Turn... If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged secondary battery installed, go to Step 3. -ORIf your notebook is on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard ...
..., and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. 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 place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 8 Turn... If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged secondary battery installed, go to Step 3. -ORIf your notebook is on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard ...
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... See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. For... see "Preparing for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main and optional secondary batteries. Screw Screw Screw Screw 10 Lift the hard drive bay cover, then remove it...
... See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. For... see "Preparing for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main and optional secondary batteries. Screw Screw Screw Screw 10 Lift the hard drive bay cover, then remove it...
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...your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 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 your notebook, open the DVD... bracket. Replacing the hard drive 2 11 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to boot from the old drive. As part of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
...your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 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 your notebook, open the DVD... bracket. Replacing the hard drive 2 11 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to boot from the old drive. As part of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
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... bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Do not... lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic...
... bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Do not... lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic...
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to touch or damage any PC and memory cards. 28 Turn on your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 20 Replace the screws removed in Step 8. 25 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over... Customer Care Information. See your notebook could be flat all the way across . Caution If the cover is flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Swing the brown keyboard connector clip upward, then lift the cable out of...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to touch or damage any PC and memory cards. 28 Turn on your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 20 Replace the screws removed in Step 8. 25 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over... Customer Care Information. See your notebook could be flat all the way across . Caution If the cover is flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Swing the brown keyboard connector clip upward, then lift the cable out of...
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.... in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional secondary batteries before replacing a component. All other grounded object. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a memory module: 1 Follow ...Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect from their edges. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries...
.... in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional secondary batteries before replacing a component. All other grounded object. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a memory module: 1 Follow ...Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect from their edges. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries...
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Clip 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 14 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. If the module does not fit,... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Replacing a Memory Module ...
Clip 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 14 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. If the module does not fit,... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Replacing a Memory Module ...
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... Screw 9 Lift the wireless network bay cover, then remove it 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. • Always hold components by their edges. Screw Screw... these screws cannot be removed). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main and optional secondary batteries. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of...
... Screw 9 Lift the wireless network bay cover, then remove it 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. • Always hold components by their edges. Screw Screw... these screws cannot be removed). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main and optional secondary batteries. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of...
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...antenna wires out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This module is connected to the... connectors. 18 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your...
...antenna wires out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This module is connected to the... connectors. 18 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (Windows XP)
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... device 51 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 52 Viewing the display on a television 53 Ordering accessories 54 Chapter 5: Managing Power 57 Monitoring the battery charge 58 Recharging the battery(ies 58 ii
... device 51 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 52 Viewing the display on a television 53 Ordering accessories 54 Chapter 5: Managing Power 57 Monitoring the battery charge 58 Recharging the battery(ies 58 ii
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www.gateway.com Changing batteries 59 Replacing the main battery 59 Installing a secondary battery 60 Recalibrating the battery(ies 61 Extending battery life 62 Maximizing battery performance 62 Conserving battery power 62 Using alternate power sources 63 Changing power modes 63 Changing notebook power ...Cleaning your notebook 79 Cleaning the exterior 79 Cleaning the keyboard 79 Cleaning the notebook screen 80 Maintaining the battery(ies 80 Storing batteries 81 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 81 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 83 Preventing static electricity discharge 84 Adding ...
www.gateway.com Changing batteries 59 Replacing the main battery 59 Installing a secondary battery 60 Recalibrating the battery(ies 61 Extending battery life 62 Maximizing battery performance 62 Conserving battery power 62 Using alternate power sources 63 Changing power modes 63 Changing notebook power ...Cleaning your notebook 79 Cleaning the exterior 79 Cleaning the keyboard 79 Cleaning the notebook screen 80 Maintaining the battery(ies 80 Storing batteries 81 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 81 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 83 Preventing static electricity discharge 84 Adding ...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (Windows XP)
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 89 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 95 Safety guidelines 96 First steps 96 Troubleshooting 97 Audio 97 Battery 97 CD drives 97 Diskette drive (modular or external 98 Display 98 DVD drives 99 Ethernet 101 File management 101 Fingerprint reader 102 Hard drive ... (wireless 115 Passwords 117 PC Cards 118 Power 118 Printer 118 Sound 120 Status indicators 120 Touchpad 121 Video 121 Telephone support 122 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 122 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 89 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 95 Safety guidelines 96 First steps 96 Troubleshooting 97 Audio 97 Battery 97 CD drives 97 Diskette drive (modular or external 98 Display 98 DVD drives 99 Ethernet 101 File management 101 Fingerprint reader 102 Hard drive ... (wireless 115 Passwords 117 PC Cards 118 Power 118 Printer 118 Sound 120 Status indicators 120 Touchpad 121 Video 121 Telephone support 122 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 122 iv
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (Windows XP)
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...area" on or off while traveling in microphone (see "Wireless Networking" in Standby mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is very low. ■ ...external microphone is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to open the LCD panel. Battery charge is on commercial aircraft. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Microphone jack Speaker Component LCD ...
...area" on or off while traveling in microphone (see "Wireless Networking" in Standby mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is very low. ■ ...external microphone is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to open the LCD panel. Battery charge is on commercial aircraft. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Microphone jack Speaker Component LCD ...
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... as a CD drive, DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, diskette drive, a second hard drive, a secondary battery, or a weightsaver into this bay. Plug an Ethernet network cable into this connector. Important: To order a module other end of drive in "Identifying drive...Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 53. 9 Component Modular bay Modem jack Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Icon Description Insert a module such as a television, into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting to those listed in the modular ...
... as a CD drive, DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, diskette drive, a second hard drive, a secondary battery, or a weightsaver into this bay. Plug an Ethernet network cable into this connector. Important: To order a module other end of drive in "Identifying drive...Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 53. 9 Component Modular bay Modem jack Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Icon Description Insert a module such as a television, into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting to those listed in the modular ...
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..., see "Changing modules" on page 59. Slide to release the main battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 42. Slide to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. ■ Install a memory module into AC power. Provides power... is located in this bay. This docking connection is passed through this port. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 3. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 89. 10 For...
..., see "Changing modules" on page 59. Slide to release the main battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 42. Slide to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. ■ Install a memory module into AC power. Provides power... is located in this bay. This docking connection is passed through this port. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 3. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 89. 10 For...
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... You can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Important If the main and optional secondary batteries are not fully charged before you use your notebook... cord if it becomes damaged. The battery(ies) were shipped to be much shorter than you partially charged. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be damaged....
... You can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Important If the main and optional secondary batteries are not fully charged before you use your notebook... cord if it becomes damaged. The battery(ies) were shipped to be much shorter than you partially charged. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be damaged....
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... 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off . Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. If the... battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the ...
... 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off . Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. If the... battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the ...
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...turned on . 1 ■ LED off . 23 Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Caps lock is turned on . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the keyboard. Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located to toggle the... to press FN+F1 to the right of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Unplug the power cord and remove the main and optional secondary batteries for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns...
...turned on . 1 ■ LED off . 23 Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Caps lock is turned on . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the keyboard. Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located to toggle the... to press FN+F1 to the right of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Unplug the power cord and remove the main and optional secondary batteries for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns...
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.... Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 27 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Press a third time to return the display to be in dim lighting situations. Important: Using this feature in the ON position for this button... communication. For more information, see "Front" on commercial aircraft. FN, then press this -+ feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in an airplane. www.gateway.com Press and hold To...
.... Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 27 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Press a third time to return the display to be in dim lighting situations. Important: Using this feature in the ON position for this button... communication. For more information, see "Front" on commercial aircraft. FN, then press this -+ feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in an airplane. www.gateway.com Press and hold To...