Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard
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.... ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your Gateway M520 notebook and these printed instructions. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any PC Cards. 1 www.gateway.com Tools you replace the keyboard. For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your user guide. ■ Disconnect all peripheral...The components inside your notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your workbench or other grounded connection.
.... ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your Gateway M520 notebook and these printed instructions. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any PC Cards. 1 www.gateway.com Tools you replace the keyboard. For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your user guide. ■ Disconnect all peripheral...The components inside your notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your workbench or other grounded connection.
Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard
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For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your user guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard bezel screws and put them in a safe place. Screws 7 Turn your notebook over ... 1. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables. 4 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 5 Remove the battery. Removing the keyboard To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the instructions under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your workbench. www...
For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your user guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard bezel screws and put them in a safe place. Screws 7 Turn your notebook over ... 1. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables. 4 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 5 Remove the battery. Removing the keyboard To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the instructions under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your workbench. www...
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... spots. The bezel is facing up. 10 Replace the two keyboard bezel screws. Screws 11 Install the battery. 12 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn your notebook. 10 www.gateway.com Press down on your notebook over so the bottom is correctly mounted when you can run...
... spots. The bezel is facing up. 10 Replace the two keyboard bezel screws. Screws 11 Install the battery. 12 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn your notebook. 10 www.gateway.com Press down on your notebook over so the bottom is correctly mounted when you can run...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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...topic 6 Using Your Computer guide 6 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left side 11 Right side 12 Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 17 Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18... Accessories 19 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 Protecting from power source...
...topic 6 Using Your Computer guide 6 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left side 11 Right side 12 Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 17 Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18... Accessories 19 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 Protecting from power source...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... on a projector or monitor 49 Viewing the display on a television 51 5 Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 57 Recalibrating the battery 57 Changing batteries 59 Replacing the battery 59 Extending battery life 61 Conserving battery power 61 Using alternate power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static... Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 76 Protecting your computer from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii www.gateway.com
... on a projector or monitor 49 Viewing the display on a television 51 5 Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 57 Recalibrating the battery 57 Changing batteries 59 Replacing the battery 59 Extending battery life 61 Conserving battery power 61 Using alternate power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static... Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 76 Protecting your computer from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii www.gateway.com
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 83 Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 91 Memory 92 Memory ... Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 97 PC Cards 98 Power 98 Printer 99 Sound 100 Status indicators 101 Video 101 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 9 Networking Your Notebook 105 Introduction to networking 106 Using a network 106 Using a wireless network 107 Creating an wireless network...
8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 83 Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 91 Memory 92 Memory ... Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 97 PC Cards 98 Power 98 Printer 99 Sound 100 Status indicators 101 Video 101 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 9 Networking Your Notebook 105 Introduction to networking 106 Using a network 106 Using a wireless network 107 Creating an wireless network...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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...portability. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to our customers - Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you with the outstanding ... when on battery power. to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. Thanks again, from your notebook in addition to come. We sincerely hope that you keep your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! We've highlighted some basic...
...portability. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to our customers - Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you with the outstanding ... when on battery power. to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. Thanks again, from your notebook in addition to come. We sincerely hope that you keep your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! We've highlighted some basic...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off - Power indicator ■ LED on - battery is fully charged. 10 www.gateway.com battery is charging. ■ LED blinking - notebook is very low. ■ LED off . LCD panel release Open the LCD panel by sliding the...
... Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off - Power indicator ■ LED on - battery is fully charged. 10 www.gateway.com battery is charging. ■ LED blinking - notebook is very low. ■ LED off . LCD panel release Open the LCD panel by sliding the...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... your model" on page 17. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 68. System label Includes the product model number. www.gateway.com 15 Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 59...
... your model" on page 17. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 68. System label Includes the product model number. www.gateway.com 15 Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 59...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... memory" on page 68 for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you are inkjet and laser printers, which print in -flight power receptacle. www.gateway.com 19 Memory Large programs, such as documents. Laser printers and cartridges are more ... attach almost any type of memory. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more information about using an additional battery. Laser printers are running more memory. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and...
... memory" on page 68 for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you are inkjet and laser printers, which print in -flight power receptacle. www.gateway.com 19 Memory Large programs, such as documents. Laser printers and cartridges are more ... attach almost any type of memory. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more information about using an additional battery. Laser printers are running more memory. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and...
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Chapter 3 @p tyrÁR f pi ■ Installing the battery ■ Connecting the AC adapter ■ Turning your notebook on and off ■ Using the status indicators, keyboard, and the EZ Pad touchpad ■ Adjusting the volume 21
Chapter 3 @p tyrÁR f pi ■ Installing the battery ■ Connecting the AC adapter ■ Turning your notebook on and off ■ Using the status indicators, keyboard, and the EZ Pad touchpad ■ Adjusting the volume 21
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side down and slide it into the open battery compartment until the battery clicks into place. 4 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 22 www.gateway.com
Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side down and slide it into the open battery compartment until the battery clicks into place. 4 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 22 www.gateway.com
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... partially charged. You should use the AC adapter that came with your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the...
... partially charged. You should use the AC adapter that came with your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns off. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. b Press FN+F1 to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 24 www...
... the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns off. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. b Press FN+F1 to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 24 www...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 28 www.gateway.com As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook .... The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click 7DVN 0DQDJHU. Important If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup...
The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 28 www.gateway.com As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook .... The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click 7DVN 0DQDJHU. Important If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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Chapter 5 FfyfrtyrÁIp ■ Checking and recharging the battery ■ Recalibrating the battery ■ Changing batteries ■ Extending the life of the battery 55
Chapter 5 FfyfrtyrÁIp ■ Checking and recharging the battery ■ Recalibrating the battery ■ Changing batteries ■ Extending the life of the battery 55
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. For the location of performance and portability. Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to AC power. For more information, see "Front" on the Power Options Properties Advance tab...access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator: ■ LED off - battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED on battery power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any...
... appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. For the location of performance and portability. Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to AC power. For more information, see "Front" on the Power Options Properties Advance tab...access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator: ■ LED off - battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED on battery power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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...battery. For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on the Power Options Properties Advance tab. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it but the battery... notebook is recharging, the battery charge indicator turns on and the battery icon in Using Your Computer...battery If your hard drive. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Close all open files and programs. 2 Connect your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to recalibrate the battery. While the battery is connected to maintain the accuracy of the battery... If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on ...
...battery. For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on the Power Options Properties Advance tab. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it but the battery... notebook is recharging, the battery charge indicator turns on and the battery icon in Using Your Computer...battery If your hard drive. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Close all open files and programs. 2 Connect your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to recalibrate the battery. While the battery is connected to maintain the accuracy of the battery... If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on ...
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... icon, then select Adjust Power Properties. b Click the Power Schemes tab. d Click the Alarms tab. e Click to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. 58 www.gateway.com Let the battery drain until the yellow battery status indicator goes out. 7 When you want. c Click the arrow button to AC power. 6 Charge the...
... icon, then select Adjust Power Properties. b Click the Power Schemes tab. d Click the Alarms tab. e Click to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. 58 www.gateway.com Let the battery drain until the yellow battery status indicator goes out. 7 When you want. c Click the arrow button to AC power. 6 Charge the...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... connected to AC power, go to the manufacturer's instructions. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com 59 Discard used batteries according to Step 2. -OR- Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. If your notebook is on and is not connected to ... and turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is turned on and is incorrectly replaced. Replacing the battery To replace the battery: 1 If your Gateway notebook. Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The...
... connected to AC power, go to the manufacturer's instructions. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com 59 Discard used batteries according to Step 2. -OR- Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. If your notebook is on and is not connected to ... and turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is turned on and is incorrectly replaced. Replacing the battery To replace the battery: 1 If your Gateway notebook. Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The...