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... bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put...
... bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put...
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10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for ... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay ...
10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for ... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay ...
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...your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. See your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions. 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. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your...
...your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. See your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions. 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. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... 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...Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD 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 ...
... 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...Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD 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 ...
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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 keyboard • 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 keyboard • 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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...your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 24. For more information, see Viewing the display on page 24. 7 Do not use your notebook on your lap.... S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this slot. 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 ...
...your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 24. For more information, see Viewing the display on page 24. 7 Do not use your notebook on your lap.... S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this slot. 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 ...
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... on page 22. 20 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. Mute the sound. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Press and hold FN, then press this feature in bright sunlight. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Play or pause ...the CD or DVD. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Important: Using this feature in bright lighting situations, such as...
... on page 22. 20 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. Mute the sound. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Press and hold FN, then press this feature in bright sunlight. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Play or pause ...the CD or DVD. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Important: Using this feature in bright lighting situations, such as...
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...data to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the DVD drive You can use your notebook to recordable CDs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. ROM/R/RW This is your drive for one of the...Layer, or DL. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and recording video and data to create CDs or DVDs. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one or more of the following logos: If...
...data to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the DVD drive You can use your notebook to recordable CDs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. ROM/R/RW This is your drive for one of the...Layer, or DL. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and recording video and data to create CDs or DVDs. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one or more of the following logos: If...
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...Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it is closed. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the ...player, or cellular telephone. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up.
...Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it is closed. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the ...player, or cellular telephone. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up.
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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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.... 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If 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 on page 27. 35 To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem ...
.... 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If 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 on page 27. 35 To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem ...
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... captive screws (these screws cannot be removed). Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. Screw... thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36
... captive screws (these screws cannot be removed). Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. Screw... thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36
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www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the ... modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 12... Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 14 Turn your notebook. 37
www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the ... modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 12... Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 14 Turn your notebook. 37
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... are classified as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of a CD or DVD drive. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. 55 EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Should...
... are classified as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of a CD or DVD drive. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. 55 EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Should...
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...Your:)Ware are incorporated in the U.S. The information in this copyright protection technology must be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. patents and other countries. All other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by copyright and all rights are... made periodically. Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited...
...Your:)Ware are incorporated in the U.S. The information in this copyright protection technology must be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. patents and other countries. All other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by copyright and all rights are... made periodically. Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited...
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... card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external...;RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 32 Ethernet connecting 14 jack 8, 14 external monitor 9, 19 EZ...
... card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external...;RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 32 Ethernet connecting 14 jack 8, 14 external monitor 9, 19 EZ...
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...38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 30 installing battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card 26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons... 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19 navigation 18 numeric keypad 19...
...38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 30 installing battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card 26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons... 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19 navigation 18 numeric keypad 19...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using the Internet 35 Learning about the Internet 36 Setting up an Internet account 37 Accessing your Internet account 37 Using the World ... Multimedia 61 Adjusting the volume 62 Playing music and movies 64 Playing WAV audio files 64 Playing audio and video files 65 Playing CDs or DVDs 66 Creating audio files and music libraries 69 Creating music files 69 Building a music library 71 ii
Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using the Internet 35 Learning about the Internet 36 Setting up an Internet account 37 Accessing your Internet account 37 Using the World ... Multimedia 61 Adjusting the volume 62 Playing music and movies 64 Playing WAV audio files 64 Playing audio and video files 65 Playing CDs or DVDs 66 Creating audio files and music libraries 69 Creating music files 69 Building a music library 71 ii
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...gateway.com Contents Editing track information 71 Creating and editing videos 72 Editing videos 72 Transferring your video to your notebook 73 Editing your video 74 Saving your video 74 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 75 Creating a music CD 75 Creating a video DVD 78 Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs... 82 Creating a data CD or DVD 82 Copying a CD or DVD 85 Advanced multimedia software features 87 Windows Media Player advanced...
...gateway.com Contents Editing track information 71 Creating and editing videos 72 Editing videos 72 Transferring your video to your notebook 73 Editing your video 74 Saving your video 74 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 75 Creating a music CD 75 Creating a video DVD 78 Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs... 82 Creating a data CD or DVD 82 Copying a CD or DVD 85 Advanced multimedia software features 87 Windows Media Player advanced...