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... Care 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. All other countries. The power indicator turns on the bottom of their respective companies...The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Technical Support See the label on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. in . Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord ...
... Care 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. All other countries. The power indicator turns on the bottom of their respective companies...The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Technical Support See the label on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. in . Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord ...
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.... All other countries. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is turned on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Technical Support See the label on . The battery used in the United States and other brands and...
.... All other countries. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is turned on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Technical Support See the label on . The battery used in the United States and other brands and...
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... cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your hardware...
... cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your hardware...
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...the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the .... DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
...the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the .... DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
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..., see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your notebook are ready to replace the hard drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. in your online hardware guide. 7 Remove the two hard...the outside of their edges. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, ...
..., see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your notebook are ready to replace the hard drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. in your online hardware guide. 7 Remove the two hard...the outside of their edges. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, ...
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...Information. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the ...new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power ...
...Information. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the ...new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power ...
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...wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over so the top is facing up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover...hinge cover and gently pry it to replace the keyboard. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully ...
...wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over so the top is facing up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover...hinge cover and gently pry it to replace the keyboard. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully ...
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...keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is almost face-up . Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in several places until the keyboard is flat all the way across . 13 Insert the ...small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. Be careful to your notebook. Be careful not to not damage the ...
...keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is almost face-up . Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in several places until the keyboard is flat all the way across . 13 Insert the ...small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. Be careful to your notebook. Be careful not to not damage the ...
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...avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. Do not lay components on your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove ...notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Before working with a K. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway...
...avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. Do not lay components on your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove ...notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Before working with a K. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway...
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Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of ... All other countries. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. 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. This module is keyed...
Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of ... All other countries. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. 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. This module is keyed...
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...you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook. in this screw cannot be installed in the United States and other brands and product names are ...-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Do not lay components on your workbench ...
...you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook. in this screw cannot be installed in the United States and other brands and product names are ...-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Do not lay components on your workbench ...
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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.... companies. All rights reserved. All other countries. in one direction. 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. See your card is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot.
... 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.... companies. All rights reserved. All other countries. in one direction. 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. See your card is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot.
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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... in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your online User Guide. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your files ■ Playing and recording media ■...
... in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your online User Guide. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your files ■ Playing and recording media ■...
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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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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 Battery charge ... when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 6 Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is on - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in . battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red...
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 Battery charge ... when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 6 Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is on - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in . battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red...
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...information, see Viewing the display on a television in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to harm your skin. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this optional jack. 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 to this drive...
...information, see Viewing the display on a television in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to harm your skin. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this optional jack. 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 to this drive...