Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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... on your notebook, connecting your notebook to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see your Reference Guide that has been included on your hard drive. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For help : tips for getting the most out of your battery: • Dim the display as low as you need to complete Windows...
... on your notebook, connecting your notebook to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see your Reference Guide that has been included on your hard drive. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For help : tips for getting the most out of your battery: • Dim the display as low as you need to complete Windows...
Front of Setup Poster
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...Hours: Model: S/No: CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. All rights reserved. MAN GAMBIT SETUP POSTER R0 03/06 SETTING UP Thank you for tips on using your Gateway notebook, see your Hardware Reference and User Guide that have been included on your hard drive. For detailed information about common issues..., visit our Internet Support Site at gateway.com. WORKING SECURELY. in your AC power ...
...Hours: Model: S/No: CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. All rights reserved. MAN GAMBIT SETUP POSTER R0 03/06 SETTING UP Thank you for tips on using your Gateway notebook, see your Hardware Reference and User Guide that have been included on your hard drive. For detailed information about common issues..., visit our Internet Support Site at gateway.com. WORKING SECURELY. in your AC power ...
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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... ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this information if you... call for informational purposes only. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your hard drive.
... ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this information if you... call for informational purposes only. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your hard drive.
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... the display on a television" on page 23. 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. www.gateway.com Left Right Identifying features Monitor port Kensington lock slot USB ports S-Video out jack Modular bay Component Icon Description Kensington...
... the display on a television" on page 23. 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. www.gateway.com Left Right Identifying features Monitor port Kensington lock slot USB ports S-Video out jack Modular bay Component Icon Description Kensington...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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...memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 31. 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/No: Component Icon... replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 41. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 36. ■ The hard drive is not plugged into this...
...memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 31. 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/No: Component Icon... replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 41. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 36. ■ The hard drive is not plugged into this...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... - module is used. Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Module Hard drive Indicator Icon Wireless network (optional) Caps lock A Num lock 1 Module Hard drive Description ■ LED on - numeric keypad is not in use . ■ Indicator solid purple - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the...
... - module is used. Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Module Hard drive Indicator Icon Wireless network (optional) Caps lock A Num lock 1 Module Hard drive Description ■ LED on - numeric keypad is not in use . ■ Indicator solid purple - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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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/CD-RW drive, a second hard drive, a diskette drive, or a secondary battery. Modular bay latch Security screw (optional) To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a disc or diskette drive, make sure that...
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/CD-RW drive, a second hard drive, a diskette drive, or a secondary battery. Modular bay latch Security screw (optional) To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a disc or diskette drive, make sure that...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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...provides an easy way to expand the features of memory. Printers You can add a recordable drive, a diskette drive, or a second hard drive to your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. Laser printers ...replicator instead of unplugging all of printer to another computer. 34 You can attach almost any type of those connections at www.gateway.com. Batteries If you run your notebook on page 31 for more memory. Memory Large programs, such as documents. A ...
...provides an easy way to expand the features of memory. Printers You can add a recordable drive, a diskette drive, or a second hard drive to your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. Laser printers ...replicator instead of unplugging all of printer to another computer. 34 You can attach almost any type of those connections at www.gateway.com. Batteries If you run your notebook on page 31 for more memory. Memory Large programs, such as documents. A ...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 35
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 35
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 36. 5 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications ...3 Back up , then remove the main battery and optional secondary battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the...
... Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 36. 5 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications ...3 Back up , then remove the main battery and optional secondary battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the...
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www.gateway.com Screw 11 Loosen the five hard drive bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 42 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 10 Remove the keyboard screw.
www.gateway.com Screw 11 Loosen the five hard drive bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 42 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 10 Remove the keyboard screw.
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Screw Screw 43 Thumb notch 13 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Be careful not to the notebook. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit 12 Use the thumb notch to lift the hard drive bay cover, then remove it.
Screw Screw 43 Thumb notch 13 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Be careful not to the notebook. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit 12 Use the thumb notch to lift the hard drive bay cover, then remove it.
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 14 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 15 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to Step 20. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to Step 16. 16 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. Screw Screw Screw Screw 44
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 14 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 15 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to Step 20. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to Step 16. 16 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. Screw Screw Screw Screw 44
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... the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 21 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 22 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your applications, see the "Recovering Your System" chapter you printed in Step 2. 45 www.gateway.com 17 Remove the bracket from... the old drive. Connect the power adapter, modem...
... the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 21 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 22 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your applications, see the "Recovering Your System" chapter you printed in Step 2. 45 www.gateway.com 17 Remove the bracket from... the old drive. Connect the power adapter, modem...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... 9 purchasing 34 recalibrating 33 recharging 11 release latch 9 replacing 31 secondary 7, 33 bays battery 31 CD drive 7, 23 diskette drive 7, 23 DVD drive 7, 23 hard drive 9 memory 9, 36 module 7, 23 second hard drive 7, 23 secondary battery 7, 23, 33 BIOS Setup utility 33 Bluetooth 18 brightness adjusting 18, 19 system ...removing memory card 26 removing PC Card 27 slots 26, 27 smartcard slot 7 carrying case 34 CD inserting 26 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 26 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing bay modules 23 clicking 21 closing unresponsive program 15 connecting AC...
... 9 purchasing 34 recalibrating 33 recharging 11 release latch 9 replacing 31 secondary 7, 33 bays battery 31 CD drive 7, 23 diskette drive 7, 23 DVD drive 7, 23 hard drive 9 memory 9, 36 module 7, 23 second hard drive 7, 23 secondary battery 7, 23, 33 BIOS Setup utility 33 Bluetooth 18 brightness adjusting 18, 19 system ...removing memory card 26 removing PC Card 27 slots 26, 27 smartcard slot 7 carrying case 34 CD inserting 26 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 26 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing bay modules 23 clicking 21 closing unresponsive program 15 connecting AC...
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... touchpad F fan 8 files opening 21 Firewire port 8, 28 Fn key 17, 18 folders opening 21 function keys 17 G Gateway model number 2, 9 serial number 2 Support 3 H hard drive bay 9 64 indicator 16 installing 23, 41 replacing 41 second hard drive 7, 23 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 27, 28 I i.Link port 8, 28 IEEE 1394 port 8, 28 indicators See status...
... touchpad F fan 8 files opening 21 Firewire port 8, 28 Fn key 17, 18 folders opening 21 function keys 17 G Gateway model number 2, 9 serial number 2 Support 3 H hard drive bay 9 64 indicator 16 installing 23, 41 replacing 41 second hard drive 7, 23 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 27, 28 I i.Link port 8, 28 IEEE 1394 port 8, 28 indicators See status...
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www.gateway.com display properties 29 Plug and Play devices port 7 IEEE 1394 support for 28... port 9 screen objects 21 ordering 34 MP3 player power memory cards 26 AC adapter 11 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 25 muting sound 19, 22 battery 31, 33 button 10, 18 connector 8, 11 indicator 6, 14 source problems 12 N... 14 programs 21 static electricity 36 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 16 CD drive 16 diskette drive 16 drive activity 16 DVD drive 16 hard drive 16 location 10 modular drive 16 numeric keypad 16 Pad Lock 16 power 6 toggle on or off 18 surge ...
www.gateway.com display properties 29 Plug and Play devices port 7 IEEE 1394 support for 28... port 9 screen objects 21 ordering 34 MP3 player power memory cards 26 AC adapter 11 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 25 muting sound 19, 22 battery 31, 33 button 10, 18 connector 8, 11 indicator 6, 14 source problems 12 N... 14 programs 21 static electricity 36 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 16 CD drive 16 diskette drive 16 drive activity 16 DVD drive 16 hard drive 16 location 10 modular drive 16 numeric keypad 16 Pad Lock 16 power 6 toggle on or off 18 surge ...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (for Windows Vista)
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 60 Using alternate power sources 61 Changing power modes 61 Changing notebook power settings 63 Changing the power plan 63 Changing ... your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 91 Preventing static electricity discharge 92 Adding or replacing memory modules 93 Replacing the hard drive kit 96 iii
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 60 Using alternate power sources 61 Changing power modes 61 Changing notebook power settings 63 Changing the power plan 63 Changing ... your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 91 Preventing static electricity discharge 92 Adding or replacing memory modules 93 Replacing the hard drive kit 96 iii
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (for Windows Vista)
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Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 101 Safety guidelines 102 First steps 102 Troubleshooting 103 Audio 103 Battery 103 CD drives 103 Diskette drive (modular or external 104 Display 105 DVD drives 106 Ethernet 108 File management 108 Hard drive 108 Internet 109 Keyboard 110 Media Center 111 Memory 114 Memory card reader 115 Modem (cable or DSL... 121 Passwords 123 PC Cards 123 Power 123 Printer 124 Sound 126 Status indicators 126 Touchpad 126 Video 127 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 129 Index 139 iv
Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 101 Safety guidelines 102 First steps 102 Troubleshooting 103 Audio 103 Battery 103 CD drives 103 Diskette drive (modular or external 104 Display 105 DVD drives 106 Ethernet 108 File management 108 Hard drive 108 Internet 109 Keyboard 110 Media Center 111 Memory 114 Memory card reader 115 Modem (cable or DSL... 121 Passwords 123 PC Cards 123 Power 123 Printer 124 Sound 126 Status indicators 126 Touchpad 126 Video 127 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 129 Index 139 iv