Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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... cause serious injury or death. See your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user...of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. Caution Replace the power...
... cause serious injury or death. See your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user...of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. Caution Replace the power...
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...disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Replacing the Main Battery Replacing the Main Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power or if you have a charged secondary battery ... is not plugged into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 8 Turn your notebook over . 9 Connect to Step 3. -ORIf your notebook is on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of the battery as hazardous waste. The battery used in the United States and...
...disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Replacing the Main Battery Replacing the Main Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power or if you have a charged secondary battery ... is not plugged into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 8 Turn your notebook over . 9 Connect to Step 3. -ORIf your notebook is on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of the battery as hazardous waste. The battery used in the United States and...
Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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...create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, ...recovery" in the online User Guide. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are connected to the notebook. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your Reference...
...create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, ...recovery" in the online User Guide. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are connected to the notebook. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your Reference...
Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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...screws removed in Step 13. 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 18 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your... 2 11 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to the notebook. 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on...
...screws removed in Step 13. 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 18 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your... 2 11 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to the notebook. 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on...
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... of your workbench or other grounded object. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are connected to the notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of the bags provide electrostatic...most electronics stores) and attach it to the notebook and remove any PC and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See ...
... of your workbench or other grounded object. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are connected to the notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of the bags provide electrostatic...most electronics stores) and attach it to the notebook and remove any PC and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See ...
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... the new keyboard keys-down on the cover in several places until it is not correctly replaced, your notebook with the space bar away you finger along the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Technical Support ...tabs into place. Be careful to touch or damage any PC and memory cards. 28 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 13. 21 Replace the keyboard cover. Caution If the cover is flat all the way across ...
... the new keyboard keys-down on the cover in several places until it is not correctly replaced, your notebook with the space bar away you finger along the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Technical Support ...tabs into place. Be careful to touch or damage any PC and memory cards. 28 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 13. 21 Replace the keyboard cover. Caution If the cover is flat all the way across ...
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... remove any PC and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on...
... remove any PC and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on...
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... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Clip 12 Hold the...
... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Clip 12 Hold the...
Gateway Notebook Component Replacement Manual
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..., then remove it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect from their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and...
..., then remove it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect from their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and...
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.... 18 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect to each of the connectors. 13 Pull the module out of the slot. 11 Move the antenna cables out of...PC and memory cards. 22 Turn 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. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 10 Unplug the two or three antenna cables...
.... 18 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect to each of the connectors. 13 Pull the module out of the slot. 11 Move the antenna cables out of...PC and memory cards. 22 Turn 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. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 10 Unplug the two or three antenna cables...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (Windows XP)
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Chapter... safely and comfortably 14 Reducing eye strain 14 Setting up your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Chapter... safely and comfortably 14 Reducing eye strain 14 Setting up your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source ...
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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 ...65 Changing alarm options 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Activating and using Hibernate mode 68 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 71 Packing your notebook 72 Traveling by air 72 Dial-up modem 72 Radio frequency wireless connections 73 Files 73 Security 74 Power ...
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 ...65 Changing alarm options 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Activating and using Hibernate mode 68 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 71 Packing your notebook 72 Traveling by air 72 Dial-up modem 72 Radio frequency wireless connections 73 Files 73 Security 74 Power ...
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...includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • ...Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing ...
...includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • ...Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing ...
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... location. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for informational purposes only. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance...
... location. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for informational purposes only. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance...
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CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4
CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4
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... ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Microphone jack Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Microphone jack Speakers Power indicator Battery charge indicator Wireless network switch... Wireless network switch Speaker Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Icon Description Slide to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is on - IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not plugged...
... ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Microphone jack Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Microphone jack Speakers Power indicator Battery charge indicator Wireless network switch... Wireless network switch Speaker Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Icon Description Slide to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is on - IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not plugged...
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... on a projector or monitor" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 7 Helps cool internal components. Do not use the notebook on page 52. Monitor port USB port Ventilation fan Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Caution: Provide adequate space around your...air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your notebook may overheat resulting in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are blocked, your skin. If the air vents are not obstructed. If these slots. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Headphone ...
... on a projector or monitor" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 7 Helps cool internal components. Do not use the notebook on page 52. Monitor port USB port Ventilation fan Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Caution: Provide adequate space around your...air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your notebook may overheat resulting in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are blocked, your skin. If the air vents are not obstructed. If these slots. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Headphone ...
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..., MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. For more information, see "Using the smart card reader" on page 47. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Memory card reader Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device...
..., MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. For more information, see "Using the smart card reader" on page 47. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Memory card reader Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device...
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... "Identifying drive types" on page 20. Plug the other than the one that came with your notebook, contact Gateway. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 53. 9 Component Modular bay Modem jack Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Icon Description Insert a module such as a television, into this jack. Plug an S-Video device, such...
... "Identifying drive types" on page 20. Plug the other than the one that came with your notebook, contact Gateway. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 53. 9 Component Modular bay Modem jack Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Icon Description Insert a module such as a television, into this jack. Plug an S-Video device, such...
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... on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 3. Provides power when the notebook is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. ■ Install a memory module into AC power. Warning: Power is located in this bay....not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 59. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Main battery Battery latch Modular bay latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Docking...
... on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 3. Provides power when the notebook is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. ■ Install a memory module into AC power. Warning: Power is located in this bay....not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 59. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Main battery Battery latch Modular bay latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Docking...