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...these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook. All rights reserved. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network...8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare ...
...these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook. All rights reserved. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network...8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare ...
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in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD ... into the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Make sure that...
in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD ... into the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Make sure that...
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... Turn off your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other countries. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of the ...notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on...
... Turn off your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other countries. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of the ...notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on...
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... bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their respective companies. Be careful to not damage ... the LCD panel until it clicks in the United States and other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to close the LCD ...
... bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their respective companies. Be careful to not damage ... the LCD panel until it clicks in the United States and other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to close the LCD ...
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...or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. See your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing... over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to ...
...or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. See your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing... over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to ...
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... up with the tab in one direction. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 ...and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the module until it clicks in the United States and other brands and ...
... up with the tab in one direction. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 ...and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the module until it clicks in the United States and other brands and ...
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... guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting ...notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning ...
... guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting ...notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning ...
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Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 31 Preventing static electricity discharge 32 Adding or replacing memory 32 Replacing the DVD drive 35 Replacing the hard drive kit 38 Replacing the keyboard 40 Removing the keyboard 40 Installing the keyboard 43 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 45 Important safety information 46...
Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 31 Preventing static electricity discharge 32 Adding or replacing memory 32 Replacing the DVD drive 35 Replacing the hard drive kit 38 Replacing the keyboard 40 Removing the keyboard 40 Installing the keyboard 43 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 45 Important safety information 46...
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CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad...
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad...
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...an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more ...8482;, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug a modem cable into this slot. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card...
...an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more ...8482;, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug a modem cable into this slot. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card...
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Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 18. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ ... Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 21. Inform you when a ...
Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 18. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ ... Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 21. Inform you when a ...
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...start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are not obstructed. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release... it. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other...
...start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are not obstructed. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release... it. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other...
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... (reboot) your notebook. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your..., you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook ...
... (reboot) your notebook. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your..., you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook ...
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... ■ LED off - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off - The disc drive is turned on - Wireless radio is turned on . Wireless radio ...is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The disc drive is not...
... ■ LED off - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off - The disc drive is turned on - Wireless radio is turned on . Wireless radio ...is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The disc drive is not...
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...F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Press FN+ 1 to turn on . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. Your notebook features a full-size... keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. For more about the function key actions. Windows key...
...F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Press FN+ 1 to turn on . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. Your notebook features a full-size... keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. For more about the function key actions. Windows key...
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... or pause the CD or DVD. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or off while traveling in an airplane. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see Viewing the display on...
... or pause the CD or DVD. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or off while traveling in an airplane. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see Viewing the display on...
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... twice in the online User Guide. Press the left button once. Move an object on the keyboard. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... This action is called double-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Do this...
... twice in the online User Guide. Press the left button once. Move an object on the keyboard. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... This action is called double-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Do this...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard 31
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard 31
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Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover.
Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover.
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... the DVD drive only with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 11... Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 12 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook...
... the DVD drive only with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 11... Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 12 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook...