Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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... user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue... after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on and ...
... user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue... after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on and ...
Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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...your notebook over . 9 Connect to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 5 Slide the main battery out of the notebook. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in this ...device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . Keep away from the optional ...
...your notebook over . 9 Connect to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 5 Slide the main battery out of the notebook. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in this ...device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . Keep away from the optional ...
Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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...guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from.... Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main and optional secondary batteries. Screw Screw Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of...
...guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from.... Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main and optional secondary batteries. Screw Screw Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of...
Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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...and follow the on-screen instructions. in Step 11. 19 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 21 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 22 Turn on the bottom of the ...screws removed in the United States and other 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 rights reserved. Screw Screw 12 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it...
...and follow the on-screen instructions. in Step 11. 19 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 21 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 22 Turn on the bottom of the ...screws removed in the United States and other 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 rights reserved. Screw Screw 12 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it...
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... guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the keyboard cover and...damage the LCD panel. 13 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the three keyboard screws and put it to replace the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. ...
... guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the keyboard cover and...damage the LCD panel. 13 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the three keyboard screws and put it to replace the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. ...
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... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Swing the brown keyboard connector clip upward, then lift the...cover and find no loose spots. Caution If the cover is facing up. 24 Replace the screw removed in Step 8. 25 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over so the bottom is not correctly replaced, your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Be careful not to...
... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Swing the brown keyboard connector clip upward, then lift the...cover and find no loose spots. Caution If the cover is facing up. 24 Replace the screw removed in Step 8. 25 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over so the bottom is not correctly replaced, your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Be careful not to...
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...or other countries. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional secondary...sensitive to the notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Gateway and eMachines are connected to the notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and ...
...or other countries. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional secondary...sensitive to the notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Gateway and eMachines are connected to the notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and ...
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... Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 11 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Clip 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 14... Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect to the optional port replicator. -OR- in one direction. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network...
... Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 11 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Clip 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 14... Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect to the optional port replicator. -OR- in one direction. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network...
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Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 8 Loosen the eight or nine wireless network bay cover screws (these ...surface on your notebook are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional secondary batteries before replacing a component. Do not lay components on the bottom ...
Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 8 Loosen the eight or nine wireless network bay cover screws (these ...surface on your notebook are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional secondary batteries before replacing a component. Do not lay components on the bottom ...
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... any PC and memory cards. 22 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 10 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Screw Screw 14 Hold the ...Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 12 Remove the screws...
... any PC and memory cards. 22 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 10 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Screw Screw 14 Hold the ...Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 12 Remove the screws...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (Windows XP)
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... device 51 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 52 Viewing the display on a television 53 Ordering accessories 54 Chapter 5: Managing Power 57 Monitoring the battery charge 58 Recharging the battery(ies 58 ii
... device 51 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 52 Viewing the display on a television 53 Ordering accessories 54 Chapter 5: Managing Power 57 Monitoring the battery charge 58 Recharging the battery(ies 58 ii
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www.gateway.com Changing batteries 59 Replacing the main battery 59 Installing a secondary battery 60 Recalibrating the battery(ies 61 Extending battery life 62 Maximizing battery performance 62 Conserving battery power 62 Using alternate power sources 63 Changing power modes 63 Changing notebook power ...Cleaning your notebook 79 Cleaning the exterior 79 Cleaning the keyboard 79 Cleaning the notebook screen 80 Maintaining the battery(ies 80 Storing batteries 81 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 81 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 83 Preventing static electricity discharge 84 Adding ...
www.gateway.com Changing batteries 59 Replacing the main battery 59 Installing a secondary battery 60 Recalibrating the battery(ies 61 Extending battery life 62 Maximizing battery performance 62 Conserving battery power 62 Using alternate power sources 63 Changing power modes 63 Changing notebook power ...Cleaning your notebook 79 Cleaning the exterior 79 Cleaning the keyboard 79 Cleaning the notebook screen 80 Maintaining the battery(ies 80 Storing batteries 81 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 81 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 83 Preventing static electricity discharge 84 Adding ...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 89 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 95 Safety guidelines 96 First steps 96 Troubleshooting 97 Audio 97 Battery 97 CD drives 97 Diskette drive (modular or external 98 Display 98 DVD drives 99 Ethernet 101 File management 101 Fingerprint reader 102 Hard drive ... (wireless 115 Passwords 117 PC Cards 118 Power 118 Printer 118 Sound 120 Status indicators 120 Touchpad 121 Video 121 Telephone support 122 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 122 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 89 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 95 Safety guidelines 96 First steps 96 Troubleshooting 97 Audio 97 Battery 97 CD drives 97 Diskette drive (modular or external 98 Display 98 DVD drives 99 Ethernet 101 File management 101 Fingerprint reader 102 Hard drive ... (wireless 115 Passwords 117 PC Cards 118 Power 118 Printer 118 Sound 120 Status indicators 120 Touchpad 121 Video 121 Telephone support 122 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 122 iv
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (Windows XP)
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...of devices that provide wireless communication. 6 Notebook is very low. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. Battery charge is connected. Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio on commercial aircraft. The built-in . ...see "Wireless Networking" in an airplane. For more information, see "Keyboard area" on page 11) is turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off while traveling in your notebook is connected to open the LCD panel. Notebook is on - Plug a...
...of devices that provide wireless communication. 6 Notebook is very low. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. Battery charge is connected. Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio on commercial aircraft. The built-in . ...see "Wireless Networking" in an airplane. For more information, see "Keyboard area" on page 11) is turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off while traveling in your notebook is connected to open the LCD panel. Notebook is on - Plug a...
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... this connector. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 45. Plug the other than the one that came with your notebook, contact Gateway. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a television" on page 20. Important: To order a module other end of drive in...DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, diskette drive, a second hard drive, a secondary battery, or a weightsaver into this jack. Component Modular bay Modem jack Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Icon Description Insert a module such as a television, into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet...
... this connector. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 45. Plug the other than the one that came with your notebook, contact Gateway. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a television" on page 20. Important: To order a module other end of drive in...DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, diskette drive, a second hard drive, a secondary battery, or a weightsaver into this jack. Component Modular bay Modem jack Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Icon Description Insert a module such as a television, into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet...
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... Docking port Memory bay/Hard drive bay Component Icon Customer Care label Modular bay latch Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Docking port Memory bay/Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 89. 10 Slide to UL 1950 for use only with...
... Docking port Memory bay/Hard drive bay Component Icon Customer Care label Modular bay latch Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Docking port Memory bay/Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 89. 10 Slide to UL 1950 for use only with...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (Windows XP)
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Allow three hours for three hours, the battery(ies) may need to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery(ies) to be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting ... of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use your notebook's main and optional secondary batteries. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter.
Allow three hours for three hours, the battery(ies) may need to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery(ies) to be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting ... of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use your notebook's main and optional secondary batteries. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter.
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... adapter. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it turns on: a Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator)....does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Front" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for...
... adapter. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it turns on: a Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator)....does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Front" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for...
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... on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Unplug the power cord and remove the main and optional secondary batteries for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Caps lock is turned off. 23 www.gateway.com 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Numeric keypad is turned...
... on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Unplug the power cord and remove the main and optional secondary batteries for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Caps lock is turned off. 23 www.gateway.com 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Numeric keypad is turned...
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...: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 6. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Important: Using this system key... Bluetooth communication... wireless devices to work. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Use this -+ feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in an airplane. www.gateway.com Press and hold To...
...: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 6. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Important: Using this system key... Bluetooth communication... wireless devices to work. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Use this -+ feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in an airplane. www.gateway.com Press and hold To...