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...of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are ready to use them. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your... workbench or other grounded object. 1 To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Before...
...of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are ready to use them. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your... workbench or other grounded object. 1 To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Before...
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... your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your... replace any key on your notebook. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from...
... your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your... replace any key on your notebook. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from...
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... 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
... 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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... support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance...
... support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance...
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... this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 67. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. 11 Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: ... bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries"...
... this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 67. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. 11 Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: ... bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries"...
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... the status indicators on. Caps lock is turned off . ■ LED on - Drive is in use . ■ LED off - Drive is not in use . ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned on - Hard drive is being accessed. ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located...
... the status indicators on. Caps lock is turned off . ■ LED on - Drive is in use . ■ LED off - Drive is not in use . ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned on - Hard drive is being accessed. ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located...
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.... Use this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 32 To enroll your notebook can use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option to save your fingerprint to prevent unauthorized use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must select this...
.... Use this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 32 To enroll your notebook can use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option to save your fingerprint to prevent unauthorized use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must select this...
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Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for storing files or transferring files to buy an additional battery so you can swap ... types are more expensive, but they print much faster than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can attach almost any type of memory. Hard drives If you want to another computer. 64 If your programs are running more slowly than inkjet printers when you are slower than inkjet printers. See...
Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for storing files or transferring files to buy an additional battery so you can swap ... types are more expensive, but they print much faster than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can attach almost any type of memory. Hard drives If you want to another computer. 64 If your programs are running more slowly than inkjet printers when you are slower than inkjet printers. See...
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Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 77. This drive uses a large amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • ... outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars, in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane...
Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 77. This drive uses a large amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • ... outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars, in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane...
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off the power to most devices except memory. The next time you turn on page 74. If your notebook completely off similar to ...when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to the hard drive, then turns your notebook experiences a power outage while in Sleep mode, it . In Sleep mode, your notebook is in current memory, thus reducing startup ...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off the power to most devices except memory. The next time you turn on page 74. If your notebook completely off similar to ...when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to the hard drive, then turns your notebook experiences a power outage while in Sleep mode, it . In Sleep mode, your notebook is in current memory, thus reducing startup ...
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...Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off . You can select one of your notebook ...and you change the function of the defined power plans or create a...this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for...
...Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off . You can select one of your notebook ...and you change the function of the defined power plans or create a...this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for...
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Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is safest at its best. As a general rule, your notebook is on because data on top of it in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage ... at temperatures that you . • Keep all liquids away from dust helps keep your warranty. When spilled onto notebook components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature changes. Damage due to either extreme is not made to support extra...
Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is safest at its best. As a general rule, your notebook is on because data on top of it in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage ... at temperatures that you . • Keep all liquids away from dust helps keep your warranty. When spilled onto notebook components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature changes. Damage due to either extreme is not made to support extra...
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If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by returning your system, you need to factory condition, see "Recovering ..." on page 88. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 95. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to...
If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by returning your system, you need to factory condition, see "Recovering ..." on page 88. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 95. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to...
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...should create a set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed ...software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You...
...should create a set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed ...software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You...
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...-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 93. 91 Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. The...
...-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 93. 91 Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. The...
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...to its factory condition If your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you can access important files on or restart your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System... called a factory recovery. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. If Windows starts to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 98 The Welcome to load instead...
...to its factory condition If your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you can access important files on or restart your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System... called a factory recovery. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. If Windows starts to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 98 The Welcome to load instead...
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...Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on your notebook. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up any key on your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish,...appears, press any important files you the progress of valid boot devices appears. 99 A list of the system recovery. Important Before your hard drive. To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. Make sure that was not pre-...
...Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on your notebook. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up any key on your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish,...appears, press any important files you the progress of valid boot devices appears. 99 A list of the system recovery. Important Before your hard drive. To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. Make sure that was not pre-...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 101
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 101
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... Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 88. 2 Back up any Express cards. 107 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 102. 4 Turn off your original...
... Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 88. 2 Back up any Express cards. 107 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 102. 4 Turn off your original...
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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw 108 Screw Screw Screw 9 Lift the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to the notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. 8 Loosen the three hard drive bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed).
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw 108 Screw Screw Screw 9 Lift the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to the notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. 8 Loosen the three hard drive bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed).