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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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...outside of antistatic bags because only the inside the notebook are extremely sensitive to use cellophane tape. 5 Tape Some of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with the same type (conductivity) of tape. Both types of replacement tape...antistatic bags only when you should be reused, replace it 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. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do...
...outside of antistatic bags because only the inside the notebook are extremely sensitive to use cellophane tape. 5 Tape Some of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with the same type (conductivity) of tape. Both types of replacement tape...antistatic bags only when you should be reused, replace it 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. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do...
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...to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. 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. Replacing Notebook Components...
...to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. 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. Replacing Notebook Components...
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...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...Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 56, then go to Step 5. -OR- Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you have access to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the...
...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...Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 56, then go to Step 5. -OR- Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you have access to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the...
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... 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 battery connector from the system board. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest...
... 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 battery connector from the system board. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest...
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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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...this jack. Front 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...■ LED solid red - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to open the LCD panel. Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 6 Notebook is connected. ...
...this jack. Front 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...■ LED solid red - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to open the LCD panel. Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 6 Notebook is connected. ...
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... 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 hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 100...
... 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 hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 100...
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...adapter right away to fully charge. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to fully charge the battery. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to the AC adapter. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement ...cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the...
...adapter right away to fully charge. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to fully charge the battery. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to the AC adapter. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement ...cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the...
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...for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your...connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet....
...for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your...connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet....
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... opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. To restart your session and shuts down to save power. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook saves your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click...
... opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. To restart your session and shuts down to save power. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook saves your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click...
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FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Stop playing the CD or DVD. Increase the brightness of the display. Increase volume. Press a third time to return the ...
FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Stop playing the CD or DVD. Increase the brightness of the display. Increase volume. Press a third time to return the ...
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... or supplies. Accessories may want to change the video standard. Batteries If you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power...
... or supplies. Accessories may want to change the video standard. Batteries If you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power...
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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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... status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 62. Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 6. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on. 60 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks...
... status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 62. Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 6. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on. 60 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks...
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...must turn off while changing the battery. Caution If your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is... not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned...
...must turn off while changing the battery. Caution If your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is... not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned...
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.... 7 Press ESC. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. Important If, after completing...
.... 7 Press ESC. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. Important If, after completing...