Back of Setup Poster
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...it clicks. 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 battery will fully charge. Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET. (optional) ... the phone cord (included) to complete Windows setup. 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...
...it clicks. 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 battery will fully charge. Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET. (optional) ... the phone cord (included) to complete Windows setup. 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...
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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... your computer, see your User Guide that has been included on your hard drive. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE TECH SUPPORT ...INFORMATION 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 place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for...
... your computer, see your User Guide that has been included on your hard drive. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE TECH SUPPORT ...INFORMATION 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 place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for...
Front of Setup Poster
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...Actual product may vary from image shown. For detailed information about common issues, visit our Internet Support Site at gateway.com. Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. · Use your hard drive. in the Windows Security Center (click Start, All Programs,...setting up your notebook, read the Getting Started guide for tips on using your Gateway notebook, see your Hardware Reference and User Guide that have been included on the bottom of your battery: · Dim the display as low as you can comfortably see the label...
...Actual product may vary from image shown. For detailed information about common issues, visit our Internet Support Site at gateway.com. Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. · Use your hard drive. in the Windows Security Center (click Start, All Programs,...setting up your notebook, read the Getting Started guide for tips on using your Gateway notebook, see your Hardware Reference and User Guide that have been included on the bottom of your battery: · Dim the display as low as you can comfortably see the label...
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
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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
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... Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off - Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Memory card reader Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are plugged ... 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 ...
... Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off - Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Memory card reader Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are plugged ... 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 ...
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.... To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this bay for a secondary battery, a CD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, recordable DVD drive, a diskette drive, or a second hard drive. Smart card reader Insert a smart card ... and removing a PC Card" on page 27. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 29. 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...
.... To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this bay for a secondary battery, a CD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, recordable DVD drive, a diskette drive, or a second hard drive. Smart card reader Insert a smart card ... and removing a PC Card" on page 27. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 29. 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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.... ■ Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 41. Slide this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" 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...
.... ■ Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 41. Slide this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" 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...
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...and leave your notebook connected to be damaged. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at www.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6 for the battery to toggle the status lights on : a Unplug the ... on, complete the following steps until it becomes damaged. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not ...
...and leave your notebook connected to be damaged. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at www.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6 for the battery to toggle the status lights on : a Unplug the ... on, complete the following steps until it becomes damaged. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not ...
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Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End ... Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 15 Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook...
Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End ... Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 15 Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook...
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...off. 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off . Use F8 this feature will affect battery performance. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on the key. For more information, see "Changing Power-... of devices that provide wireless communication. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of your display. 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 ...
...off. 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off . Use F8 this feature will affect battery performance. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on the key. For more information, see "Changing Power-... of devices that provide wireless communication. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of your display. 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 ...
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...Hours: Model: S/No: Modular bay Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 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 the drive is empty...
...Hours: Model: S/No: Modular bay Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 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 the drive is empty...
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...into an AC outlet, and you do not have a charged secondary battery installed, you must turn off while changing the battery or you make all the devices. For the location of the IEEE 1394 port on your Gateway notebook. For more information about editing video, see your notebook is ...on and is facing up. 31 To replace the main battery: 1 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 2 If your User Guide. To connect your video camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com Connecting a video camera to your notebook Connecting a video camera to your...
...into an AC outlet, and you do not have a charged secondary battery installed, you must turn off while changing the battery or you make all the devices. For the location of the IEEE 1394 port on your Gateway notebook. For more information about editing video, see your notebook is ...on and is facing up. 31 To replace the main battery: 1 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 2 If your User Guide. To connect your video camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com Connecting a video camera to your notebook Connecting a video camera to your...
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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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...If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at www.gateway.com. 33 www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Installing a secondary battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to AC power. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured ...°C), or incinerate. To install a secondary battery: ■ Swap the secondary battery for your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you must turn on your Gateway notebook. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn the...
...If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at www.gateway.com. 33 www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Installing a secondary battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to AC power. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured ...°C), or incinerate. To install a secondary battery: ■ Swap the secondary battery for your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you must turn on your Gateway notebook. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn the...
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...Laser printers are better than inkjet printers. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more information about using a port replicator with your notebook. You can attach almost any type of those connections at www.gateway.com. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but ... and cartridges are more slowly than laser printers. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for more memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try adding more information. A port replicator also provides additional ports and...
...Laser printers are better than inkjet printers. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more information about using a port replicator with your notebook. You can attach almost any type of those connections at www.gateway.com. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but ... and cartridges are more slowly than laser printers. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for more memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try adding more information. A port replicator also provides additional ports and...
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...network cable if they are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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 your... holes of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the batteries before opening the case. Do not lay components on page 36. 2 Turn off your notebook are connected to the notebook. 36
...network cable if they are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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 your... holes of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the batteries before opening the case. Do not lay components on page 36. 2 Turn off your notebook are connected to the notebook. 36
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Screw 8 Loosen the five memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 37 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 31. 7 Remove the keyboard screw. 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 8 Loosen the five memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 37 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 31. 7 Remove the keyboard screw. 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.
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... adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 40 This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 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-
... adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 40 This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 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-