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... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the .... The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook's power connector. in . Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of...
... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the .... The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook's power connector. in . Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of...
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...only with a battery specifically manufactured for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Warning Danger of Gateway, Inc. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. See your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The battery used in...not connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on. OR If your notebook is 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...
...only with a battery specifically manufactured for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Warning Danger of Gateway, Inc. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. See your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The battery used in...not connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on. OR If your notebook is 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...
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...screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Avoid touching the edge connectors.... Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your online hardware guide. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges...
...screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Avoid touching the edge connectors.... Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your online hardware guide. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges...
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... 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 on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your... notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Make sure that the drive fits securely in...
... 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 on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your... notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Make sure that the drive fits securely in...
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...information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery ...disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive...
...information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery ...disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive...
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... that secure the hard drive to you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows..., then follow the 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. in the United States and other brands and product ...
... that secure the hard drive to you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows..., then follow the 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. in the United States and other brands and product ...
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...other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver,...surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it up. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened ...
...other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver,...surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it up. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened ...
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... keyboard keys-down on the bottom of the clip. Caution If the cover is almost face-up. 4 Insert the tabs on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it...cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. in place. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Important Inserting...
... keyboard keys-down on the bottom of the clip. Caution If the cover is almost face-up. 4 Insert the tabs on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it...cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. in place. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Important Inserting...
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... is facing up, then remove the battery. 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. See your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put...
... is facing up, then remove the battery. 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. See your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put...
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.... 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 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 ...Turn on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Important Use only memory modules ...
.... 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 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 ...Turn on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Important Use only memory modules ...
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... such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up...
... such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up...
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...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. See your card is held by a screw, remove the screw. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. -...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 ...
...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. See your card is held by a screw, remove the screw. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. -...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 ...
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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... Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: ■...
... Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: ■...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system. 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.
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system. 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.
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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...Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. 6 battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is off - The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . battery is ...
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...Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. 6 battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is off - The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . battery is ...
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... a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook on a television in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to your notebook. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on page 24. 7 www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD...
... a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook on a television in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to your notebook. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on page 24. 7 www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD...