8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... damaged. All rights reserved. in . • Press FN+F1 to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Technical Support See the label on... Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. 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 replacement...
... damaged. All rights reserved. in . • Press FN+F1 to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Technical Support See the label on... Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. 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 replacement...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 4 Slide the battery latch, then slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the battery as hazardous waste. All other countries. in... Customer Care Information. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of their respective companies. Locating Components Battery latch Battery Battery lock 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and...
... bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 4 Slide the battery latch, then slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the battery as hazardous waste. All other countries. in... Customer Care Information. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of their respective companies. Locating Components Battery latch Battery Battery lock 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... components from their respective companies. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because ... your Reference Guide. 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See ...
... components from their respective companies. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because ... your Reference Guide. 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See ...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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...notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your workbench or...your notebook. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. ...
...notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your workbench or...your notebook. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. ...
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... Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 If your keyboard and follow the on-screen... instructions. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are replacing, then remove it. 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. All other countries....
... Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 If your keyboard and follow the on-screen... instructions. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are replacing, then remove it. 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. All other countries....
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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...the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the hinge... and put them up , then remove the battery. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under each of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a ...
...the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the hinge... and put them up , then remove the battery. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under each of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a ...
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...then slide the cable out of the clip. Caution If the cover is facing up. 24 Replace the screws removed in Step 7. 25 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 26 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 27 ... on the cover in several places until it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard 14 Slide the beige keyboard connector clip to not damage the LCD panel. 19 Replace the screws removed in Step...
...then slide the cable out of the clip. Caution If the cover is facing up. 24 Replace the screws removed in Step 7. 25 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 26 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 27 ... on the cover in several places until it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard 14 Slide the beige keyboard connector clip to not damage the LCD panel. 19 Replace the screws removed in Step...
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... Care Information. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their...peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of your workbench or other countries. Do not lay components on the outside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch ...
... Care Information. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their...peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of your workbench or other countries. Do not lay components on the outside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch ...
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...your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing a Memory Module 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. ... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in the memory bay. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 13 Insert the...
...your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing a Memory Module 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. ... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in the memory bay. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 13 Insert the...
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.... Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the hinge covers and gently pry them in your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support ...your notebook, then slide the cable out of the battery compartment and put them up , then remove the battery. Be careful not to the fully opened position. 10 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under each of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the ...
.... Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the hinge covers and gently pry them in your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support ...your notebook, then slide the cable out of the battery compartment and put them up , then remove the battery. Be careful not to the fully opened position. 10 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under each of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover Replacing the ...
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... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Press down on the back. The cover should be damaged when you finger along...on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on... to lock the connector in Step 7. 22 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 21 Replace the screws removed ...
... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Press down on the back. The cover should be damaged when you finger along...on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on... to lock the connector in Step 7. 22 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 21 Replace the screws removed ...
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...Screw Screw Screw Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the...inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Locating Components Wireless network bay 1 To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines ...
...Screw Screw Screw Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the...inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Locating Components Wireless network bay 1 To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines ...
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...cards. This module is connected to the connectors. 17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks...module out of the slot. 10 Move the antenna cables out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the way. 11 Remove the screws securing the wireless network module. If the module...
...cards. This module is connected to the connectors. 17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks...module out of the slot. 10 Move the antenna cables out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the way. 11 Remove the screws securing the wireless network module. If the module...
8512944 - FX Setup Poster
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SETUPGUIDE MAN TRIT/TEMP FX POSTER R0 2/08 Introducing: your new Gateway® notebook FRONT BACK Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery Indicator Power Indicator Kensington™ lock slot Modem jack LEFT Ethernet jack Memory card reader RIGHT Monitor port Power connector USB ports HDMI out jack Ventilation fan Express Card reader Caution: Do not block Wireless network switch DVD drive USB port
SETUPGUIDE MAN TRIT/TEMP FX POSTER R0 2/08 Introducing: your new Gateway® notebook FRONT BACK Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery Indicator Power Indicator Kensington™ lock slot Modem jack LEFT Ethernet jack Memory card reader RIGHT Monitor port Power connector USB ports HDMI out jack Ventilation fan Express Card reader Caution: Do not block Wireless network switch DVD drive USB port
8512944 - FX Setup Poster
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... then click Security). SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in for at gateway.com. TECH SUPPORT INFORMATION See the label on the bottom of their respective companies...notebook, connecting your notebook to . • Travel with the software you need to complete Windows setup. MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of Gateway, Inc. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using your notebook. USB ports Ethernet...
... then click Security). SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in for at gateway.com. TECH SUPPORT INFORMATION See the label on the bottom of their respective companies...notebook, connecting your notebook to . • Travel with the software you need to complete Windows setup. MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of Gateway, Inc. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using your notebook. USB ports Ethernet...
8513070 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
8513070 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
8513070 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 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 ... (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
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 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 ... (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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... - Notebook is off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Notebook is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue... - Battery is very low. 6 Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is charging....
... - Notebook is off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Notebook is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue... - Battery is very low. 6 Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is charging....
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... bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 103. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page...
... bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 103. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page...