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www.gateway.com 11 Unplug the modem cable from the old modem card and plug it into the new modem card. 12 Install the new modem card onto the system board. 13 Replace the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. ... the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 17 Replace the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 18 Replace the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 19 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless...
www.gateway.com 11 Unplug the modem cable from the old modem card and plug it into the new modem card. 12 Install the new modem card onto the system board. 13 Replace the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. ... the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 17 Replace the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 18 Replace the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 19 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless...
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...system board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 7. 64 Replacing Notebook Components ...-blade driver - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 1 black (wireless card) Select models only 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest...
...system board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 7. 64 Replacing Notebook Components ...-blade driver - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 1 black (wireless card) Select models only 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest...
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...gateway.com 3 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 4 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in "Replacing the cooling assembly" on page 14. 5 If your new system board does not include a processor, remove the processor from the old system board and install... card from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 7 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 8 Remove the ...
...gateway.com 3 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 4 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in "Replacing the cooling assembly" on page 14. 5 If your new system board does not include a processor, remove the processor from the old system board and install... card from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 7 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 8 Remove the ...
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...and connect it to the notebook. Replacing Notebook Components 15 Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the new system board. 17 Install the new system board into the notebook, then replace the screws you removed in Step 15. 18 Replace the palm rest by following the ...the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 22 Replace the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 23 Replace the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 24 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 ...
...and connect it to the notebook. Replacing Notebook Components 15 Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the new system board. 17 Install the new system board into the notebook, then replace the screws you removed in Step 15. 18 Replace the palm rest by following the ...the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 22 Replace the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 23 Replace the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 24 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 ...
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... keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 18 Replace the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 19 Replace the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 10 Remove the two hex... nuts that secure the external video board to the notebook. Hex nuts 11 Remove the two screws that secure the external video board to the notebook. Screw Screw 12 Install the ...
... keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 18 Replace the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 19 Replace the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 10 Remove the two hex... nuts that secure the external video board to the notebook. Hex nuts 11 Remove the two screws that secure the external video board to the notebook. Screw Screw 12 Install the ...
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...the system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 64. 11 Remove the two screws that secure the speakers to the notebook. Screw Screw 12 Lift the speakers out of the notebook. 13 Install the new speakers into the notebook, then replace the screws removed... cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 19 Replace the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 20 Replace the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the system board" on page 11. 21 Plug the antenna ...
...the system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 64. 11 Remove the two screws that secure the speakers to the notebook. Screw Screw 12 Lift the speakers out of the notebook. 13 Install the new speakers into the notebook, then replace the screws removed... cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 19 Replace the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 20 Replace the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the system board" on page 11. 21 Plug the antenna ...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... a bare metal surface on the bottom of their edges. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Screws Technical Support See the label on your notebook are...
... a bare metal surface on the bottom of their edges. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Screws Technical Support See the label on your notebook are...
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... 9 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. All other countries. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 11...
... 9 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. All other countries. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 11...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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... Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on a hidden area of your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This option saves your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of Windows. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick... your data files, so they must be saved on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of hard drive space to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on as it was when...
... Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on a hidden area of your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This option saves your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of Windows. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick... your data files, so they must be saved on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of hard drive space to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on as it was when...
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 6 Click Next, then click Yes. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory.
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 6 Click Next, then click Yes. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory.
8511882 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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... and to your hard drive to download viruses or view your personal data, like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. Check your access point documentation for wireless communications. 802.11n is not listed, you are using for your network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers...list on the left. Make sure that you have them already installed. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. If you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. This means that makes it and setting network security....
... and to your hard drive to download viruses or view your personal data, like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. Check your access point documentation for wireless communications. 802.11n is not listed, you are using for your network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers...list on the left. Make sure that you have them already installed. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. If you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. This means that makes it and setting network security....
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...your printer to the network. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Then you can: • View a network drive • Open and copy files...Right-click the drive or folder that drive will be available to share, then click Share. www.gateway.com Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your computer, you can add a printer to everyone on your network. If you share a drive, the entire...
...your printer to the network. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Then you can: • View a network drive • Open and copy files...Right-click the drive or folder that drive will be available to share, then click Share. www.gateway.com Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your computer, you can add a printer to everyone on your network. If you share a drive, the entire...
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... else to another. When you can install or run. Protecting your notebook from viruses A virus is keeping your notebook's BIOS setup utility. Computrace Your notebook may include Computrace® Complete. Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from one... your notebook to enter your password when you will have to Gateway so we can damage data or cause your notebook's Reference Guide. These passwords are activated on your notebook or access your hard drive. If you forget your password, you turn on a certain ...
... else to another. When you can install or run. Protecting your notebook from viruses A virus is keeping your notebook's BIOS setup utility. Computrace Your notebook may include Computrace® Complete. Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from one... your notebook to enter your password when you will have to Gateway so we can damage data or cause your notebook's Reference Guide. These passwords are activated on your notebook or access your hard drive. If you forget your password, you turn on a certain ...
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... Windows Easy Transfer. To move files and settings from your new notebook, install those programs on the new notebook before running Disk Defragmenter and checking your data by using a writable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you will not run other tasks on... setting up and scheduling the task. Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer You can move your drives for more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows...
... Windows Easy Transfer. To move files and settings from your new notebook, install those programs on the new notebook before running Disk Defragmenter and checking your data by using a writable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you will not run other tasks on... setting up and scheduling the task. Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer You can move your drives for more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows...
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... music files 36 video DVD 39 WMA files 36 customizing 67 cutting files and folders 10 D defragmenting hard drive 84 deleting files and folders 6, 11, 19, 83 desktop adding icons 8 adding shortcuts 8 adjusting...from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 83 Disk Defragmenter 84 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 ... 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 84 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 ...
... music files 36 video DVD 39 WMA files 36 customizing 67 cutting files and folders 10 D defragmenting hard drive 84 deleting files and folders 6, 11, 19, 83 desktop adding icons 8 adding shortcuts 8 adjusting...from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 83 Disk Defragmenter 84 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 ... 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 84 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 ...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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... your Reference Guide that has been included on your hard drive. Product specifications subject to . • Travel with the software you should: • Regularly update your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for getting the most out of your new Gateway notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using...
... your Reference Guide that has been included on your hard drive. Product specifications subject to . • Travel with the software you should: • Regularly update your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for getting the most out of your new Gateway notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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..."Gateway contact information" on page 73. 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 ...hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 51. 10 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 77. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to unlock the battery. Install...
..."Gateway contact information" on page 73. 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 ...hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 51. 10 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 77. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to unlock the battery. Install...
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... plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you use a power strip ...Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. Instead...
... plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you use a power strip ...Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. Instead...
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... peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in alphabetical order. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that you performed and make sure that your hard drive is covered under "Sound...
... peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in alphabetical order. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that you performed and make sure that your hard drive is covered under "Sound...
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Internet You cannot connect to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. For more information, see "Modem (dial-up correctly. Contact your notebook. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged... difficulties. 89 Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the...
Internet You cannot connect to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. For more information, see "Modem (dial-up correctly. Contact your notebook. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged... difficulties. 89 Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the...