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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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...unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets and remove the battery. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through your notebook and other parts of dust. A replacement keyboard may not be scratched or damaged by your warranty. Also, remove the battery before ... before trying to clean dust from the inside of the memory bay. Always turn off your notebook turned off your notebook. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Your notebook is ...
...unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets and remove the battery. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through your notebook and other parts of dust. A replacement keyboard may not be scratched or damaged by your warranty. Also, remove the battery before ... before trying to clean dust from the inside of the memory bay. Always turn off your notebook turned off your notebook. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Your notebook is ...
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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... the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert 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 any key...
... 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... the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert 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 any key...
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... again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may provide lower quality video. The Media Center video display looks bad on Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate versions. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to replace it. Media Center ...This section only covers problems relating to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. Type the phrase Media Center in this section, go...
... again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may provide lower quality video. The Media Center video display looks bad on Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate versions. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to replace it. Media Center ...This section only covers problems relating to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. Type the phrase Media Center in this section, go...
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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...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the...
... Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the...
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...the cover off your workbench or other countries. Caution Depending on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected to a bare metal part of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other... foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of 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. Do not lay...
...the cover off your workbench or other countries. Caution Depending on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected to a bare metal part of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other... foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of 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. Do not lay...
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...tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks ...of their corresponding slots. 16 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the ...
...tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks ...of their corresponding slots. 16 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the ...
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...8226; Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Caution The cover is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: •... static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel....
...8226; Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Caution The cover is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: •... static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel....
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...if it is connected to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 15 Lift the back edge ...of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward you can run your finger along the front edge of the keyboard to press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no ...
...if it is connected to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover 15 Lift the back edge ...of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward you can run your finger along the front edge of the keyboard to press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no ...
8512320 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using ...Your Notebook . . . . . 81 Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering... your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 99 Preventing static electricity discharge 100 Adding or replacing memory modules 101 Replacing the hard drive kit 105 iii
www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using ...Your Notebook . . . . . 81 Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering... your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 99 Preventing static electricity discharge 100 Adding or replacing memory modules 101 Replacing the hard drive kit 105 iii
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.... Charging lithium batteries correctly is important. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use ), with frequent recharges, are better for example. A replacement keyboard may need to replace it. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook If you may not be covered by applying... a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spill ...
.... Charging lithium batteries correctly is important. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use ), with frequent recharges, are better for example. A replacement keyboard may need to replace it. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook If you may not be covered by applying... a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spill ...
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www.gateway.com 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. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem ... 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...
www.gateway.com 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. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem ... 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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... an HDMI port, connect the HDMI cable from the notebook's VGA (monitor) port to your notebook to a stereo system to replace it. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to the TV's HDMI In port. Media Center This section only covers problems relating to the... Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. To view Media Center troubleshooting information that is the best choice. • Type of connection ...
... an HDMI port, connect the HDMI cable from the notebook's VGA (monitor) port to your notebook to a stereo system to replace it. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to the TV's HDMI In port. Media Center This section only covers problems relating to the... Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. To view Media Center troubleshooting information that is the best choice. • Type of connection ...
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www.gateway.com Internet troubleshooting 119 Internet chat program 41 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 78 lock slot 10 key combinations 29 keyboard buttons 27 cleaning 83 connecting 27 features 27 keys 27 locating 12 troubleshooting 120 USB port 7, 9 keys application 28 ...cleaning 83, 85 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 101 purchasing 63 removing 101 replacing 101 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 55 locating 7 memory cards supported 54 removing card 55 troubleshooting 124 using 54 microphone ...
www.gateway.com Internet troubleshooting 119 Internet chat program 41 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 78 lock slot 10 key combinations 29 keyboard buttons 27 cleaning 83 connecting 27 features 27 keys 27 locating 12 troubleshooting 120 USB port 7, 9 keys application 28 ...cleaning 83, 85 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 101 purchasing 63 removing 101 replacing 101 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 55 locating 7 memory cards supported 54 removing card 55 troubleshooting 124 using 54 microphone ...