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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook ...batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook ...batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing...
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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 ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
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 ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
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.... For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 111. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive...
.... For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 111. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive...
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... AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 72. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the...
... AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 72. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the...
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... www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Caution If your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced...
... www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Caution If your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced...
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Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean dust from the inside of your system. A replacement keyboard may not be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. With your notebook turned ...never directly on the keyboard, turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. Do not use it . www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns...
Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean dust from the inside of your system. A replacement keyboard may not be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. With your notebook turned ...never directly on the keyboard, turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. Do not use it . www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns...
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...stores) and attach it to use them. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. 106 Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. ...only the inside your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the battery before opening the case. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook are ready...
...stores) and attach it to use them. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. 106 Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. ...only the inside your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the battery before opening the case. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook are ready...
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...4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Tools You need a small Phillips ...screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual...
...4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Tools You need a small Phillips ...screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual...
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...memory module out of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter..., modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 This module is keyed...
...memory module out of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter..., modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 This module is keyed...
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... 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. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable...prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 114 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions...
... 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. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable...prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 114 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions...
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... to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you start your notebook. Tip For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge... maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on , while the battery is turned on . 116 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay ...
... to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you start your notebook. Tip For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge... maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on , while the battery is turned on . 116 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay ...
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...is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is very secure, with ...on AC power • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 76. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your ...
...is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is very secure, with ...on AC power • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 76. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your ...
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... outlet, contact an electrician to the manufacturer's instructions. • When the notebook is replaced incorrectly. If you operate your notebook. • Some notebooks have a replaceable CMOS battery on this notebook near your notebook. Care during use only No. 26 AWG or larger...objects of static charges. Your Gateway notebook is a safety feature. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on the notebook and in the documentation before cleaning the notebook. 144 Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type...
... outlet, contact an electrician to the manufacturer's instructions. • When the notebook is replaced incorrectly. If you operate your notebook. • Some notebooks have a replaceable CMOS battery on this notebook near your notebook. Care during use only No. 26 AWG or larger...objects of static charges. Your Gateway notebook is a safety feature. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on the notebook and in the documentation before cleaning the notebook. 144 Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type...
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..., 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending life ...span 90 locating 11 managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing 71 storing 90 troubleshooting 137 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 107 BIOS Setup utility 72 Bluetooth system key 32 turning off 32, 53 turning on...
..., 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending life ...span 90 locating 11 managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing 71 storing 90 troubleshooting 137 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 107 BIOS Setup utility 72 Bluetooth system key 32 turning off 32, 53 turning on...
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... opening 41 function keys 30 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 156 re-installing software 95 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 111 replacing 111 troubleshooting 122 HDMI (TV) out... jack 7 HDMI port 31, 62, 63 headphone jack 6 Help button 46 Hibernate mode 25, 75 hot-swapping 61, 62 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 system key 31 turning on 78 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 83 indicators See status indicators installing battery...
... opening 41 function keys 30 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 156 re-installing software 95 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 111 replacing 111 troubleshooting 122 HDMI (TV) out... jack 7 HDMI port 31, 62, 63 headphone jack 6 Help button 46 Hibernate mode 25, 75 hot-swapping 61, 62 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 system key 31 turning on 78 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 83 indicators See status indicators installing battery...
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www.gateway.com See connections K Kensington cable lock 84 lock slot 10 key ... wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 118 LCD/CRT system key 31 line protector 82 line tester ... 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...
www.gateway.com See connections K Kensington cable lock 84 lock slot 10 key ... wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 118 LCD/CRT system key 31 line protector 82 line tester ... 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...
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...66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows 92 with Gateway... 102 drivers 92 programs 91, 92 software 91, 92 Windows 91, 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92...
...66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows 92 with Gateway... 102 drivers 92 programs 91, 92 software 91, 92 Windows 91, 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92...
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... companies. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. 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 the ... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off. • Make ...
... companies. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. 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 the ... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off. • Make ...
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...;F (100°C), or incinerate. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . See your Reference Guide for your notebook. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can...
...;F (100°C), or incinerate. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . See your Reference Guide for your notebook. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can...
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... brands and product names are ready to replace the DVD drive. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. 9 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety...
... brands and product names are ready to replace the DVD drive. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. 9 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety...