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...this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 7 Back 8 Bottom 9 Keyboard area 10 Connecting the AC adapter 11 Protecting from... 14 Turning off your notebook 14 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 15 Using the status indicators 16 Using the keyboard 17 Key types 17 System key combinations 18 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 20 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning ...
...this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 7 Back 8 Bottom 9 Keyboard area 10 Connecting the AC adapter 11 Protecting from... 14 Turning off your notebook 14 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 15 Using the status indicators 16 Using the keyboard 17 Key types 17 System key combinations 18 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 20 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning ...
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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
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... Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard...
... Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard...
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... mouse) into these ports. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. 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 slot Secure ...
... mouse) into these ports. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. 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 slot Secure ...
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Provides all the features of a mouse. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Keyboard area www.gateway.com Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Description Press to turn the power on page 16. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 20. 10 Provides all the functionality of a full...
Provides all the features of a mouse. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Keyboard area www.gateway.com Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Description Press to turn the power on page 16. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 20. 10 Provides all the functionality of a full...
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... your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook, it up your skin. To turn off your notebook so air vents are starting... Off Computer. When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you are not obstructed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your notebook Tips & Tricks For more information ...
... your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook, it up your skin. To turn off your notebook so air vents are starting... Off Computer. When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you are not obstructed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your notebook Tips & Tricks For more information ...
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... five seconds, then release it on again. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. To close programs that is...restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Press and hold the...
... five seconds, then release it on again. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. To close programs that is...restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Press and hold the...
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...■ Indicator blue- numeric keypad is turned off - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located on the right side of the keyboard. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when ...a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not installed in ...
...■ Indicator blue- numeric keypad is turned off - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located on the right side of the keyboard. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when ...a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not installed in ...
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...out more information, see "System key combinations" on the numeric keypad. 17 Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in ... and other keys to the notebook using a USB port. This key can attach an external keyboard to open help assistants in Windows. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination...
...out more information, see "System key combinations" on the numeric keypad. 17 Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in ... and other keys to the notebook using a USB port. This key can attach an external keyboard to open help assistants in Windows. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination...
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To... Decrease the brightness of the display. Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. 19 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Decrease volume. Increase the brightness of the display. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Press and hold FN, then press this system key... Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.
To... Decrease the brightness of the display. Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. 19 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Decrease volume. Increase the brightness of the display. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Press and hold FN, then press this system key... Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.
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... communication devices are using the Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard. To turn the Bluetooth radio on or off . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Using the status indicators" ... front of wireless devices may have a factory-installed wireless networking mini-PCI card. You can interfere with equipment on the keyboard. The first time you use the volume control to configure your notebook on a wireless network, see "System key combinations" on page 18...
... communication devices are using the Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard. To turn the Bluetooth radio on or off . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Using the status indicators" ... front of wireless devices may have a factory-installed wireless networking mini-PCI card. You can interfere with equipment on the keyboard. The first time you use the volume control to configure your notebook on a wireless network, see "System key combinations" on page 18...
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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
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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. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 37 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 31. 7 Remove the keyboard screw. 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. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 37 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 31. 7 Remove the keyboard screw. Screw 8 Loosen the five memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed).
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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. www.gateway.com Screw 11 Loosen the five hard drive bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed).
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... more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 36. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a K. Screw Screw Screw 8 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up ,...the optional port replicator. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable if they are marked with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the fully opened position. 46 If your...
... more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 36. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a K. Screw Screw Screw 8 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up ,...the optional port replicator. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable if they are marked with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the fully opened position. 46 If your...
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... right hinge cover and gently pry it toward the LCD panel to damage the LCD panel. 47 www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tips & Tricks Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook. 12 Gently lift the back... edge of the keyboard. 13 With the back edge of the keyboard raised, carefully push it up. 11 Pull the old cover off ...
... right hinge cover and gently pry it toward the LCD panel to damage the LCD panel. 47 www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tips & Tricks Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook. 12 Gently lift the back... edge of the keyboard. 13 With the back edge of the keyboard raised, carefully push it up. 11 Pull the old cover off ...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 14 Rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. 15 Lift the black connector clip, then remove the cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. Connector 16 Lift the old keyboard away from the notebook. 48
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 14 Rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. 15 Lift the black connector clip, then remove the cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. Connector 16 Lift the old keyboard away from the notebook. 48
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... run you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully raised, insert the cable into the connector, then lower the black connector clip back to close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com Installing the keyboard Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if the cable is ...not twisted Replacing the keyboard To install the keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
... run you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully raised, insert the cable into the connector, then lower the black connector clip back to close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com Installing the keyboard Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if the cable is ...not twisted Replacing the keyboard To install the keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
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... changing bay modules 23 clicking 21 closing unresponsive program 15 connecting AC adapter 11 dial-up modem 12 external keyboard 17 external monitor 29 keyboard 17 printer 28 projector 29 scanner 28 television 30 to cable modem 13 to DSL modem 13 to Ethernet ... 9 DSL modem 8, 13 Ethernet 8, 13 external audio 6 external diskette drive 7 external speakers 6 Firewire 8, 28 flash drive 7 headphone 6 i.Link 8, 28 IEEE 1394 8, 28 keyboard 7 microphone 6 modem (dial-up) 8, 12 monitor (VGA) 7, 29 mouse 7 network 8, 13 parallel 28 port replicator 9 power 8, 11 printer 7 projector 29 scanner 7 serial...
... changing bay modules 23 clicking 21 closing unresponsive program 15 connecting AC adapter 11 dial-up modem 12 external keyboard 17 external monitor 29 keyboard 17 printer 28 projector 29 scanner 28 television 30 to cable modem 13 to DSL modem 13 to Ethernet ... 9 DSL modem 8, 13 Ethernet 8, 13 external audio 6 external diskette drive 7 external speakers 6 Firewire 8, 28 flash drive 7 headphone 6 i.Link 8, 28 IEEE 1394 8, 28 keyboard 7 microphone 6 modem (dial-up) 8, 12 monitor (VGA) 7, 29 mouse 7 network 8, 13 parallel 28 port replicator 9 power 8, 11 printer 7 projector 29 scanner 7 serial...
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...external monitor 7, 18 EZ Pad touchpad See 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 ... 28 scanner 28 second hard drive 23 secondary battery 23, 33 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 18 keyboard buttons 17 connecting 17 features 17 locating 10 USB port 7 keys application 17 arrow 17 battery status 18 brightness 19 directional 17 Fn 17, ...
...external monitor 7, 18 EZ Pad touchpad See 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 ... 28 scanner 28 second hard drive 23 secondary battery 23, 33 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 18 keyboard buttons 17 connecting 17 features 17 locating 10 USB port 7 keys application 17 arrow 17 battery status 18 brightness 19 directional 17 Fn 17, ...