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... Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Screw 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. All other grounded object. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" ...up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Do not lay components...
... Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Screw 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. All other grounded object. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" ...up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Do not lay components...
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... bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. All rights reserved. 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. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide... for Customer Care Information. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the...
... bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. All rights reserved. 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. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide... for Customer Care Information. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the...
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... components in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing...component. All other countries. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic ...
... components in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing...component. All other countries. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic ...
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... clip to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward you try to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to lock the connector in place. The keyboard should be damaged when you so it up . 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws.... 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn on top of your notebook.
... clip to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward you try to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to lock the connector in place. The keyboard should be damaged when you so it up . 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws.... 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn on top of your notebook.
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... put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove... trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn...
... put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove... trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn...
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..., gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the memory bay. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until ...
..., gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the memory bay. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until ...
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...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 ...drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating ...
...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 ...drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating ...
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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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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 ...; Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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 ...; Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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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 1394 port Memory card reader USB ports Description Insert one Type II PC Card into...Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug ...
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 1394 port Memory card reader USB ports Description Insert one Type II PC Card into...Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug ...
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... the hard drive kit" on page 32. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery... Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock...
... the hard drive kit" on page 32. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery... Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock...
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www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is closed. After the tray opens slightly... label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it is facing up . You can use the memory card reader to your notebook. 25 Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the... eject button on the label pointing towards your notebook. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook and a device that...
www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is closed. After the tray opens slightly... label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it is facing up . You can use the memory card reader to your notebook. 25 Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the... eject button on the label pointing towards your notebook. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook and a device that...
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...notebook. 26 To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. If you use...hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a PC Card while your notebook is flush with the...
...notebook. 26 To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. If you use...hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a PC Card while your notebook is flush with the...
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... Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more slowly than you the progress. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your notebook. 2 As soon...
... Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more slowly than you the progress. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your notebook. 2 As soon...
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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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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other grounded object. ... Remove components from their edges. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. The modules are available in...
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other grounded object. ... Remove components from their edges. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. The modules are available in...
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... on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in 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. Be careful not to lift the...
... on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in 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. Be careful not to lift the...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
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...information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the ...DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. 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 can replace it clicks...
...information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the ...DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. 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 can replace it clicks...
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... notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw...
... notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw...