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...avoid exposure to a bare metal part of their edges. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook are... or other grounded object. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable...
...avoid exposure to a bare metal part of their edges. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook are... or other grounded object. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable...
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... Customer Care Information. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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...
... Customer Care Information. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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...
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...notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully... Do not lay components on the bottom of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver...
...notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully... Do not lay components on the bottom of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver...
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...it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the front of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to... names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is almost face-up . Be careful not to close the LCD panel. ...
...it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the front of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to... names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is almost face-up . Be careful not to close the LCD panel. ...
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... For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other grounded ...bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six...
... For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other grounded ...bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six...
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...end of the module until it clicks 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. ... Customer Care Information. in the memory bay. All other countries. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and...
...end of the module until it clicks 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. ... Customer Care Information. in the memory bay. All other countries. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle 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 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
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 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
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... 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 • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard...
... 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 • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard...
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... 25. Plug 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. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 14. 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 PC Card slot IEEE ...
... 25. Plug 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. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 14. 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 PC Card slot IEEE ...
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...the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. Inform you when a drive 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 17. 11 For more ...Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the status ...
...the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. Inform you when a drive 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 17. 11 For more ...Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the status ...
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... User Guide. If your notebook is in Windows to set up . Turning 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 your notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar...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 close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook, press and hold the power button for the first time, follow the on-screen...
... User Guide. If your notebook is in Windows to set up . Turning 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 your notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar...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 close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook, press and hold the power button for the first time, follow the on-screen...
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...not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. Unplug the power cord and remove the... does not respond, turn it on again. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. 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 your notebook turns off...
...not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. Unplug the power cord and remove the... does not respond, turn it on again. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. 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 your notebook turns off...
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... a drive is being used . Numeric keypad is turned on - The hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in use . ■ LED off - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on . The disc...9632; LED on . 1 ■ LED off . ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned off - The hard drive is turned 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. Wireless radio is not in...
... a drive is being used . Numeric keypad is turned on - The hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in use . ■ LED off - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on . The disc...9632; LED on . 1 ■ LED off . ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned off - The hard drive is turned 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. Wireless radio is not in...
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...notebook using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of the... cursor up the page, down , right, or left. This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in Windows. Some keys perform specific actions when ...
...notebook using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of the... cursor up the page, down , right, or left. This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in Windows. Some keys perform specific actions when ...
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... or monitor in an airplane. Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless communication. 19 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to close this system key... System...
... or monitor in an airplane. Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless communication. 19 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to close this system key... System...
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www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For ...Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Quickly press and release the right button once. Select an object on the keyboard. Starta programoropen a file or folder. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide. This action is called ...To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on page 19. 22 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To...
www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For ...Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Quickly press and release the right button once. Select an object on the keyboard. Starta programoropen a file or folder. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide. This action is called ...To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on page 19. 22 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
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... remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards... with a K. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
... remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards... with a K. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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... tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one direction. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar...Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on your notebook over...
... tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one direction. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar...Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on your notebook over...