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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving ...Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering... Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 iii
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving ...Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering... Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 iii
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media...
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media...
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www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Use a soft cloth and water to clean dust from the inside ... brush the dust away from the wall outlets and remove the battery. Do not use it again. A replacement keyboard may need to replace it dries, you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through...
www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Use a soft cloth and water to clean dust from the inside ... brush the dust away from the wall outlets and remove the battery. Do not use it again. A replacement keyboard may need to replace it dries, you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through...
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... screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over... your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press...
... screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over... your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press...
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... progressive scan), can affect the video quality significantly: • Display type-Some retail TVs may need to replace it . Media Center mode is available only on your notebook and unplug the keyboard. A progressive scan display device with an HDMI or VGA input is the best choice. 125 Type the...Center mode. The Media Center video display looks bad on Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate versions. Let the keyboard dry before using it again. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is not covered in this section, go to the...
... progressive scan), can affect the video quality significantly: • Display type-Some retail TVs may need to replace it . Media Center mode is available only on your notebook and unplug the keyboard. A progressive scan display device with an HDMI or VGA input is the best choice. 125 Type the...Center mode. The Media Center video display looks bad on Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate versions. Let the keyboard dry before using it again. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is not covered in this section, go to the...
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www.gateway.com See connections K Kensington cable lock 84 lock slot 10 key combinations 31 keyboard buttons 29 cleaning 89 connecting 29 features 29 keys 29 locating 12, 14 troubleshooting 124 USB port 7, 9 keys application 30 arrow 30 brightness 33 directional ... cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 88, 91 Media Center 43, 44 troubleshooting 125 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 107 removing 107 replacing 107 troubleshooting 128 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 129 using 59 microphone built-in 15...
www.gateway.com See connections K Kensington cable lock 84 lock slot 10 key combinations 31 keyboard buttons 29 cleaning 89 connecting 29 features 29 keys 29 locating 12, 14 troubleshooting 124 USB port 7, 9 keys application 30 arrow 30 brightness 33 directional ... cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 88, 91 Media Center 43, 44 troubleshooting 125 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 107 removing 107 replacing 107 troubleshooting 128 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 129 using 59 microphone built-in 15...
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... be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of their respective companies. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your notebook.... 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines ...
... be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of their respective companies. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your notebook.... 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines ...
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...Gateway, Inc. Screw 10 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Caution Depending on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in a safe place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Be careful to replace the keyboard...at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. ...
...Gateway, Inc. Screw 10 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Caution Depending on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in a safe place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Be careful to replace the keyboard...at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. ...
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...it is correctly mounted when you . 19 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it clicks in Step 14. 23 Replace the keyboard cover. The cover should easily fall into place. 28 Slide ...the battery lock to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in place...
...it is correctly mounted when you . 19 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it clicks in Step 14. 23 Replace the keyboard cover. The cover should easily fall into place. 28 Slide ...the battery lock to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in place...
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... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Technical Support See...
... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Technical Support See...
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... notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any other countries. All rights reserved. Be careful to your notebook by a cable. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other components. 21 Gently press the keyboard down until it clicks in place. Clip 18 Remove...
... notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any other countries. All rights reserved. Be careful to your notebook by a cable. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other components. 21 Gently press the keyboard down until it clicks in place. Clip 18 Remove...