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... the notebook model 2 Identifying components 3 Preparing your work space 4 Preventing static electricity discharge 5 Tape 5 Preparing the notebook 6 Removing the battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802....11 wireless card 22 Replacing the hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD ...
... the notebook model 2 Identifying components 3 Preparing your work space 4 Preventing static electricity discharge 5 Tape 5 Preparing the notebook 6 Removing the battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802....11 wireless card 22 Replacing the hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD ...
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...; Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid •...
...; Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid •...
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...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you are used in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object... because only the inside the notebook are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. The components inside of the bags provide ...
...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you are used in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object... because only the inside the notebook are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. The components inside of the bags provide ...
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... Components Preparing the notebook Warning To avoid exposure to the unlock position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the notebook. 6 For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. To prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does... not contain a disc. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Removing the...
... Components Preparing the notebook Warning To avoid exposure to the unlock position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the notebook. 6 For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. To prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does... not contain a disc. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Removing the...
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...to Step 5. -OR- If you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system board, go to Step 5. 36 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you do not need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover)... 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" ...
...to Step 5. -OR- If you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system board, go to Step 5. 36 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you do not need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover)... 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" ...
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... the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. Be careful not to unplug the CMOS...
... the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. Be careful not to unplug the CMOS...
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... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance 63 ii
... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance 63 ii
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...
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Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 103 Safety guidelines 104 First steps 104 Troubleshooting 105 Audio 105 Battery 105 CD drives 105 Diskette drive (external 105 Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet ... (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 103 Safety guidelines 104 First steps 104 Troubleshooting 105 Audio 105 Battery 105 CD drives 105 Diskette drive (external 105 Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet ... (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
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... CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Slide to AC power or the... turned off - Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. 6 Battery is malfunctioning. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is in microphone is...
... CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Slide to AC power or the... turned off - Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. 6 Battery is malfunctioning. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is in microphone is...
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... information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. Includes the Customer Care contact information. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The...
... information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. Includes the Customer Care contact information. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The...
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...-serviceable parts inside. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious...charged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to fully charge. If the battery life seems short even after being charged...
...-serviceable parts inside. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious...charged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to fully charge. If the battery life seems short even after being charged...
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... Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 17 For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook ...connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different...
... Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 17 For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook ...connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different...
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... close unresponsive programs on again. 22 Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns...
... close unresponsive programs on again. 22 Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns...
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... the display. Stop playing the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. 27 www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Important: Using this system key... Increase volume. Skip ahead...
... the display. Stop playing the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. 27 www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Important: Using this system key... Increase volume. Skip ahead...
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... into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in all localities. Accessories may need additional space for more memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your programs are traveling internationally, you think they should, try replacing your existing hard drive with a larger...
... into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in all localities. Accessories may need additional space for more memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your programs are traveling internationally, you think they should, try replacing your existing hard drive with a larger...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 59
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 59
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...maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 62. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. If your notebook is connected.... While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed...
...maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 62. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. If your notebook is connected.... While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed...
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...-ORIf your notebook is on . Caution If your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries promptly. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to AC power you must turn off ...the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is not plugged...
...-ORIf your notebook is on . Caution If your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries promptly. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to AC power you must turn off ...the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is not plugged...
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... more information, see a startup screen, press F2. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. If recalibration is not low, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If, after... completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 62
... more information, see a startup screen, press F2. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. If recalibration is not low, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If, after... completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 62