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...follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw Screw 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. All other brands and product names are ready to use them. See your notebook...Guide. Important The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the DVD Drive Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection....
...follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw Screw 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. All other brands and product names are ready to use them. See your notebook...Guide. Important The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the DVD Drive Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection....
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.... 2 12 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 13 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed...
.... 2 12 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 13 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed...
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... see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 Follow the on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you may be prompted to Step 18. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered...
... see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 Follow the on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you may be prompted to Step 18. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered...
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... wireless radio on or off 38 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 39 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 41 Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD drive 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card 44 Using a memory card...
... wireless radio on or off 38 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 39 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 41 Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD drive 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card 44 Using a memory card...
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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 111 Keyboard 112 Media Center 113 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or... 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 111 Keyboard 112 Media Center 113 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or... 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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... see "Using the CD or DVD drive" on page 54. If the air vents are not obstructed. To determine the type of drive in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this slot. Helps cool internal components. If these slots. Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot S-Video out... jack Ventilation fan CD or DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot...
... see "Using the CD or DVD drive" on page 54. If the air vents are not obstructed. To determine the type of drive in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this slot. Helps cool internal components. If these slots. Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot S-Video out... jack Ventilation fan CD or DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot...
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Ordering accessories 41
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Ordering accessories 41
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...drive to create DVDs. logo... CD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one or more of the following logos: If your drive has this drive to enjoy a wide variety of blank media will result in less capacity. 42 DVD drive... capability of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. Multi-format double layer ROM/R/RW DVD±RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and ...
...drive to create DVDs. logo... CD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one or more of the following logos: If your drive has this drive to enjoy a wide variety of blank media will result in less capacity. 42 DVD drive... capability of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. Multi-format double layer ROM/R/RW DVD±RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and ...
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... slightly, pull the disc tray completely open . 2 Carefully lift on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Tip Your notebook must match. www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up . To be turned on the...
... slightly, pull the disc tray completely open . 2 Carefully lift on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Tip Your notebook must match. www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up . To be turned on the...
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... that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. 64 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as the display and... you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use...
... that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. 64 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as the display and... you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use...
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... abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. If you spill liquid on components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . With your notebook turned off your system. Let the liquid drain, then...
... abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. If you spill liquid on components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . With your notebook turned off your system. Let the liquid drain, then...
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If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. www.gateway.com To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. OR - 85 The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. -
If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. www.gateway.com To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. OR - 85 The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. -
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... you have backed up any software that was not pre-installed on your notebook. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. OR To perform a full...to c:\backup. - For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 81. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 8 To perform a recovery with data backup...
... you have backed up any software that was not pre-installed on your notebook. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. OR To perform a full...to c:\backup. - For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 81. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 8 To perform a recovery with data backup...
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..., then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers...
..., then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers...
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...8226; If an error message appears on the screen, write down and restart your hard drive is covered under "Sound" on page 127. Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is not recognized • Shut down the exact message. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning the notebook on...are secure. • Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in alphabetical order. Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 125. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 107.
...8226; If an error message appears on the screen, write down and restart your hard drive is covered under "Sound" on page 127. Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is not recognized • Shut down the exact message. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning the notebook on...are secure. • Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in alphabetical order. Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 125. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 107.
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...the disc in place. • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • If you have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com The text on the display is dim or difficult to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of electrical interference...in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to read • Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center. Press FN + F4 several times to an external monitor or projector. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc • The disc ...
...the disc in place. • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • If you have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com The text on the display is dim or difficult to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of electrical interference...in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to read • Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center. Press FN + F4 several times to an external monitor or projector. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc • The disc ...
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...For more information about using your notebook is turned up . CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Try a different disc. You may not be read by the drive. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned...that the label or side you want to play is facing up , then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Identifying drive types" on page 36. • Make sure that the CD label is facing up , then try again. • Make...
...For more information about using your notebook is turned up . CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Try a different disc. You may not be read by the drive. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned...that the label or side you want to play is facing up , then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Identifying drive types" on page 36. • Make sure that the CD label is facing up , then try again. • Make...
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... software for the Express Card. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is covered under "Networks (wired)" on to hear sound while playing a DVD. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you do not want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the...
... software for the Express Card. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is covered under "Networks (wired)" on to hear sound while playing a DVD. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you do not want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the...
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In some situations. Repairs to disconnect the equipment. Any repairs or alterations made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by means of a CD or DVD drive. 138 Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician, as appropriate. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not attempt to make electrical ground connections ...
In some situations. Repairs to disconnect the equipment. Any repairs or alterations made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by means of a CD or DVD drive. 138 Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician, as appropriate. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not attempt to make electrical ground connections ...
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www.gateway.com All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your "end of in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to help , we ... equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by disposing of new Gateway equipment. Finally, we can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Call...
www.gateway.com All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your "end of in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to help , we ... equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by disposing of new Gateway equipment. Finally, we can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Call...