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...Information. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. See your notebook's power connector. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or ...Technical Support See the label on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 ...
...Information. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. See your notebook's power connector. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or ...Technical Support See the label on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 ...
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... 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the notebook. Warning Danger of Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100...°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the lock position. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. ...
... 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the notebook. Warning Danger of Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100...°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the lock position. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. ...
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..., remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. ... or other grounded object. Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all...
..., remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. ... or other grounded object. Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all...
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... 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. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide 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. Make sure that the drive fits securely in...
... 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. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide 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. Make sure that the drive fits securely in...
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...slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to use them. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers...over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other countries. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ESD can permanently damage ...
...slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to use them. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers...over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other countries. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ESD can permanently damage ...
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... 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn 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 your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System...respective companies. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to ...
... 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn 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 your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System...respective companies. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to ...
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...(ESD). Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...is facing up . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips ...
...(ESD). Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...is facing up . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips ...
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...slide the cable out of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to lock the connector in place. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the ...you try to touch or damage any 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. Caution If the cover is flat all the way across . Connector 5 Gently press the ...
...slide the cable out of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to lock the connector in place. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the ...you try to touch or damage any 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. Caution If the cover is flat all the way across . Connector 5 Gently press the ...
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... Before working with a K. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. All other grounded object. ... small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD...
... Before working with a K. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. All other grounded object. ... small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD...
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...cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the slot. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory... module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide...
...cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the slot. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory... module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide...
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... of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the wireless network module. All rights reserved. Tools You... discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical...
... of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the wireless network module. All rights reserved. Tools You... discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical...
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...be inserted 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. If your card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the black ...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...
...be inserted 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. If your card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the black ...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...
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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... Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this section is an in-depth, easy-to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes ...only. The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that are specific to -read manual that includes ...
... Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this section is an in-depth, easy-to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes ...only. The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that are specific to -read manual that includes ...
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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 Authenticity label found on your operating system. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate 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
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 Authenticity label found on your operating system. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate 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
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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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...very low. ■ LED solid red - battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . Plug a microphone into this jack. notebook is on - Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is malfunctioning. ...Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in . 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 ...
...very low. ■ LED solid red - battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . Plug a microphone into this jack. notebook is on - Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is malfunctioning. ...Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in . 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 ...
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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 those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 24. 7 For more ...information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 24. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this slot. For more information, see Viewing the display on a bed, sofa...
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 those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 24. 7 For more ...information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 24. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this slot. For more information, see Viewing the display on a bed, sofa...