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...at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. The AC... To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The power indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United...
...at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. The AC... To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The power indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United...
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... so the bottom is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is turned on and is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock ...above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from children. OR If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom...
... so the bottom is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is turned on and is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock ...above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from children. OR If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom...
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...static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network ... 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in your notebook. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the...
...static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network ... 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in your notebook. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the...
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...DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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...then turn on the DVD bracket. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing ...
...DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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...then turn on the DVD bracket. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing ...
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...Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare... metal part of their antistatic bags only when you a set of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see...
...Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare... metal part of their antistatic bags only when you a set of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see...
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...companies. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. All rights reserved. ..., then follow the on-screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers...
...companies. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. All rights reserved. ..., then follow the on-screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers...
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...Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of their edges. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is .... • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the fully opened position...
...Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of their edges. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is .... • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the fully opened position...
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...Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover...it is almost face-up . Caution If the cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the ...
...Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover...it is almost face-up . Caution If the cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the ...
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...network cable. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, ...
...network cable. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, ...
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...the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. All rights reserved. in... the memory bay. See your notebook. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press...
...the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. All rights reserved. in... the memory bay. See your notebook. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press...
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...bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. All ... modules provided by their edges. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Do not lay components on the outside of Gateway, Inc. See your hardware guide for your notebook are ready to use them.
...bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. All ... modules provided by their edges. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Do not lay components on the outside of Gateway, Inc. See your hardware guide for your notebook are ready to use them.
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... connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. ... tab in one direction. All rights reserved. Screw 11 Hold the new module at each side of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the module until it clicks...
... connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. ... tab in one direction. All rights reserved. Screw 11 Hold the new module at each side of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the module until it clicks...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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Contents Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this 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 from power source problems...
Contents Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this 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 from power source problems...
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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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... ordered, and location. The User Guide is an in this section is for assistance. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, the online User Guide has been ... this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your hard drive. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes only. For all other software...
... ordered, and location. The User Guide is an in this section is for assistance. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, the online User Guide has been ... this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your hard drive. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes only. For all other software...
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For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3
For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3
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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 • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
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 • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
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... . ■ LED blinking - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. battery is on - The built-in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD panel release latch...
... . ■ LED blinking - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. battery is on - The built-in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD panel release latch...
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...into this drive. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to your notebook. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack ...Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock ...
...into this drive. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to your notebook. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack ...Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock ...