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..., follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Do not lay components on the outside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small...
..., follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Do not lay components on the outside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small...
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DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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... the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. All other countries. All rights reserved. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral...
DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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... the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. All other countries. All rights reserved. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral...
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...notebook are ready to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, ... Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. 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 surfaces such ...
...notebook are ready to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, ... Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. 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 surfaces such ...
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.... 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into place. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard... lock the connector in several places until the keyboard is facing 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 your notebook. Press ...
.... 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into place. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard... lock the connector in several places until the keyboard is facing 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 your notebook. Press ...
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.... Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other grounded object. ...Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic...
.... Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other grounded object. ...Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic...
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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and ..., then turn your notebook. All rights reserved. See your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in...
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and ..., then turn your notebook. All rights reserved. See your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in...
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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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... Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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 this jack. For more information, see "Connecting ...
... Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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 this jack. For more information, see "Connecting ...
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...power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. Slide to release the battery. Includes the product model number. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38... the hard drive kit" 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 ...
...power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. Slide to release the battery. Includes the product model number. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38... the hard drive kit" 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 ...
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...gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. You can use the memory card reader to your notebook. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it snaps into the memory... in until it is closed. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. 25 Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®,...
...gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. You can use the memory card reader to your notebook. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it snaps into the memory... in until it is closed. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. 25 Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®,...
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... accepts one Type II card. 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. Hot-swapping means that you...
... accepts one Type II card. 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. Hot-swapping means that you...
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... large-capacity carrying cases if you must start the process over again. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more information. 29 www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you ...
... large-capacity carrying cases if you must start the process over again. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more information. 29 www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you ...
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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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... only the inside your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. The modules are ready to add or replace a memory module. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this...
... only the inside your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. The modules are ready to add or replace a memory module. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this...
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Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Screw Screw ...Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway...
Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Screw Screw ...Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway...
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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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...notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 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 with a similar drive ...provided by Gateway. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one direction. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make...
...notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 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 with a similar drive ...provided by Gateway. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one direction. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make...
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...the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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 shown in a safe place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to ...
...the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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 shown in a safe place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to ...