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... bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screws Screws 9 With a small...
... bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screws Screws 9 With a small...
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...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... Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all...
...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... Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all...
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...fully opened position. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 10 With a small Phillips ...screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries...
...fully opened position. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 10 With a small Phillips ...screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries...
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...it lies keys-down on top of Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the bottom of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place....insert the cable into the slot under the right end of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back...
...it lies keys-down on top of Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the bottom of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place....insert the cable into the slot under the right end of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back...
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... static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. in a safe place. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their ... cover. Do not lay components on 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. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory...
... static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. in a safe place. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their ... cover. Do not lay components on 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. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory...
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...in the module lines up with the tab 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 ... 17 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 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...
...in the module lines up with the tab 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 ... 17 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 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...
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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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...jack. 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 these ports. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up... modem" on page 26. 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...
...jack. 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 these ports. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up... modem" on page 26. 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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... on page 17. 11 For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 21. 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 or off.
... on page 17. 11 For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 21. 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 or off.
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...for some reason you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to turn off your notebook, it . 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 ...To 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 cannot use your notebook on your lap. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Waking up your notebook Tips ...
...for some reason you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to turn off your notebook, it . 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 ...To 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 cannot use your notebook on your lap. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Waking up your notebook Tips ...
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... for about five seconds, then release it. 2. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) 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 it on...
... for about five seconds, then release it. 2. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) 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 it on...
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... drive is turned 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 turned off - Wireless radio is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Caps lock is not in use . ■ LED ...blinking - The disc drive is turned on . 1 ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is used. www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless network Caps lock Hard...
... drive is turned 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 turned off - Wireless radio is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Caps lock is not in use . ■ LED ...blinking - The disc drive is turned on . 1 ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is used. www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless network Caps lock Hard...
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...and E (Explorer utility). For more about the function key actions. Windows key Press this key for quick access to connect a USB keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the... notebook to shortcut menus and help . Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. 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...
...and E (Explorer utility). For more about the function key actions. Windows key Press this key for quick access to connect a USB keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the... notebook to shortcut menus and help . Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. 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...
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... numeric keypad is being used. Turn the optional wireless network on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with equipment on .
... numeric keypad is being used. Turn the optional wireless network on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with equipment on .
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.... You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Do this... Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it.... Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Starta programoropen a file or folder. This action is called clicking. This action is called double-clicking. For more information about ...
.... You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Do this... Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it.... Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Starta programoropen a file or folder. This action is called clicking. This action is called double-clicking. For more information about ...
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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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... the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not...
... the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not...
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.... 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. 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. 12... Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on ...
.... 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. 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. 12... Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on ...