Back of Setup Poster
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...it clicks. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Microphone jack Headphone jack Media card reader Power indicator Battery indicator Speaker S-Video Modular bay Kensington™ lock slot Monitor port USB ports 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY. Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET. (optional) Connect the phone... cord (included) to complete Windows setup. IEEE 1394 port USB ports 4 START THE NOTEBOOK. With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in for at least three hours the first time, so the...
...it clicks. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Microphone jack Headphone jack Media card reader Power indicator Battery indicator Speaker S-Video Modular bay Kensington™ lock slot Monitor port USB ports 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY. Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET. (optional) Connect the phone... cord (included) to complete Windows setup. IEEE 1394 port USB ports 4 START THE NOTEBOOK. With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in for at least three hours the first time, so the...
Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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SETUPGUIDE ® Introducing your new Gateway notebook FRONT LCD panel release latch Speaker Microphone jack Headphone jack Media card reader Power indicator Battery indicator Speaker LEFT S-Video Modular bay Monitor port USB ports BACK Power connector Ethernet jack RIGHT PC Card slot Modem jack Smart card reader Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block IEEE 1394 port USB ports MAN GAMBIT SETUP POSTER V R0 11/06
SETUPGUIDE ® Introducing your new Gateway notebook FRONT LCD panel release latch Speaker Microphone jack Headphone jack Media card reader Power indicator Battery indicator Speaker LEFT S-Video Modular bay Monitor port USB ports BACK Power connector Ethernet jack RIGHT PC Card slot Modem jack Smart card reader Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block IEEE 1394 port USB ports MAN GAMBIT SETUP POSTER V R0 11/06
Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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...has been included on your online documentation, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access your hard drive. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your notebook. STARTER GUIDE Hours: Model: S/No... your AC power adapter whenever power is available. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For help : tips for at gateway.com. All other countries. To ensure a high level of Gateway, Inc. in for getting the most out of your battery: • Dim the display as low as you ...
...has been included on your online documentation, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access your hard drive. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your notebook. STARTER GUIDE Hours: Model: S/No... your AC power adapter whenever power is available. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For help : tips for at gateway.com. All other countries. To ensure a high level of Gateway, Inc. in for getting the most out of your battery: • Dim the display as low as you ...
Front of Setup Poster
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...All rights reserved. To access these guides, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE. Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. · Use your notebook. in the Windows Security Center (click Start... the label on your purchase. MANAGING YOUR BATTERY LIFE. For Customer Care (technical support) telephone numbers, see "Managing Power" in your Hardware Reference and User Guide that have been included on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. WORKING SECURELY. After setting up ...
...All rights reserved. To access these guides, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE. Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. · Use your notebook. in the Windows Security Center (click Start... the label on your purchase. MANAGING YOUR BATTERY LIFE. For Customer Care (technical support) telephone numbers, see "Managing Power" in your Hardware Reference and User Guide that have been included on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. WORKING SECURELY. After setting up ...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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Contents www.gateway.com Connecting a video camera to your notebook 31 Using an optional port replicator 31 Changing batteries 31 Replacing the main battery 31 Installing a secondary battery 33 Recalibrating the battery 33 Ordering accessories 34 Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 35 Preventing static electricity discharge 36 Adding or replacing memory modules 36 Replacing the hard drive kit 41 Replacing the keyboard 46 Removing the keyboard 46 Installing the keyboard 49 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 51 Index 63 ii
Contents www.gateway.com Connecting a video camera to your notebook 31 Using an optional port replicator 31 Changing batteries 31 Replacing the main battery 31 Installing a secondary battery 33 Recalibrating the battery 33 Ordering accessories 34 Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 35 Preventing static electricity discharge 36 Adding or replacing memory modules 36 Replacing the hard drive kit 41 Replacing the keyboard 46 Removing the keyboard 46 Installing the keyboard 49 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 51 Index 63 ii
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ... radio on or off • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ... radio on or off • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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...The built-in speakers are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. battery is in . For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on - Note: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital ...™, and RS-MultiMediaCard™. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com LCD panel release latch Speaker Microphone Memory card reader Speaker jack Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Component Icon Description LCD panel release latch Press to ...
...The built-in speakers are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. battery is in . For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on - Note: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital ...™, and RS-MultiMediaCard™. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com LCD panel release latch Speaker Microphone Memory card reader Speaker jack Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Component Icon Description LCD panel release latch Press to ...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Smart card reader Insert a smart card in this bay for a secondary battery, a CD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, recordable DVD drive, a diskette drive, or a second hard drive. Use this slot. 7 USB ports ... S-Video device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. www.gateway.com Left Right Identifying features Monitor port Kensington lock slot USB ports S-Video out jack Modular bay Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock ...
... flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Smart card reader Insert a smart card in this bay for a secondary battery, a CD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, recordable DVD drive, a diskette drive, or a second hard drive. Use this slot. 7 USB ports ... S-Video device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. www.gateway.com Left Right Identifying features Monitor port Kensington lock slot USB ports S-Video out jack Modular bay Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock ...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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...port replicator to this latch to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 31. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" ...on page 41. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide this port. www.gateway.com Bottom Identifying features Docking port Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay/Hard drive bay Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/...
...port replicator to this latch to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 31. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" ...on page 41. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide this port. www.gateway.com Bottom Identifying features Docking port Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay/Hard drive bay Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/...
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...power cord if it turns on page 33. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at www.gateway.com. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Warning... Do not attempt to fully charge. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on : a Unplug the adapter from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time...
...power cord if it turns on page 33. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at www.gateway.com. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Warning... Do not attempt to fully charge. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on : a Unplug the adapter from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time...
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..., you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off...
..., you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off...
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... be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 29. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Press the power button to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Turn the optional Bluetooth feature on or...communication. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of your display. Play or pause the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see ...
... be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 29. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Press the power button to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Turn the optional Bluetooth feature on or...communication. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of your display. Play or pause the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see ...
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... mode). 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 23 www.gateway.com Changing modules Changing modules Your notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, DVD±RW...
... mode). 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 23 www.gateway.com Changing modules Changing modules Your notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, DVD±RW...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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...Link® port) for your notebook is connected to AC power, or if you have a charged secondary battery installed, you make all the devices. Caution If your Gateway notebook. A port replicator also provides additional ports and other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 ...port notebook or optional port replicator. Discard used battery promptly. Dispose of used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. ...
...Link® port) for your notebook is connected to AC power, or if you have a charged secondary battery installed, you make all the devices. Caution If your Gateway notebook. A port replicator also provides additional ports and other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 ...port notebook or optional port replicator. Discard used battery promptly. Dispose of used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. ...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com 5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 6 Slide the battery release latch. 7 Slide the battery out of the notebook. 8 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 9 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 10 Turn your notebook over. 11 Reattach the optional port replicator. 12 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. 32
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com 5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 6 Slide the battery release latch. 7 Slide the battery out of the notebook. 8 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 9 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 10 Turn your notebook over. 11 Reattach the optional port replicator. 12 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. 32
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... the process over again. The entire process will lose any unsaved data. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Installing a secondary battery Warning Danger of the battery gauge. The battery used in "Changing modules" on page 23. To install a secondary battery: ■ Swap the secondary battery for your notebook is interrupted, you may present a fire or chemical burn...
... the process over again. The entire process will lose any unsaved data. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Installing a secondary battery Warning Danger of the battery gauge. The battery used in "Changing modules" on page 23. To install a secondary battery: ■ Swap the secondary battery for your notebook is interrupted, you may present a fire or chemical burn...
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... and cartridges are running more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers when you can swap batteries when necessary. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try adding more information. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your... Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. When you travel with your notebook on battery power for the module in color or black and white. Inkjet...
... and cartridges are running more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers when you can swap batteries when necessary. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try adding more information. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your... Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. When you travel with your notebook on battery power for the module in color or black and white. Inkjet...
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...modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 36. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off ... only memory modules designed for your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the batteries before opening the case. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Important Before...
...modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 36. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off ... only memory modules designed for your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the batteries before opening the case. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Important Before...
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Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 37 Screw 8 Loosen the five memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any PC cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main battery and optional secondary battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 31. 7 Remove the keyboard screw.
Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 37 Screw 8 Loosen the five memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any PC cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main battery and optional secondary battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 31. 7 Remove the keyboard screw.
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... not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 11 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 12 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can... only be inserted in the memory bay. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the optional port replicator. -OR- This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot...
... not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 11 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 12 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can... only be inserted in the memory bay. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the optional port replicator. -OR- This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot...