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... the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 4 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on...
... the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 4 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on...
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...: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - For more information, see "Replacing the system board" on page 31. 59 OR - bottom) 2 chrome (modem card) To replace the modem card: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from...
...: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - For more information, see "Replacing the system board" on page 31. 59 OR - bottom) 2 chrome (modem card) To replace the modem card: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from...
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... 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - OR - bottom) To replace the Bluetooth module: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on...
... 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - OR - bottom) To replace the Bluetooth module: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on...
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... notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 wireless 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 keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 9 Remove the keyboard...
... notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 wireless 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 keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 9 Remove the keyboard...
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... hexnut (external video board) 2 black (external video board) To replace the external video board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in "Replacing the cooling assembly" on page 14. 4 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by...
... hexnut (external video board) 2 black (external video board) To replace the external video board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in "Replacing the cooling assembly" on page 14. 4 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your workbench or other countries. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer...
... and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your workbench or other countries. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer...
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... bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of valid boot devices appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to Step 20. -OR- If you see the Windows startup screen. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label...
... bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of valid boot devices appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to Step 20. -OR- If you see the Windows startup screen. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label...
8511882 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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... or network device. Ethernet is located on. To create a wired Ethernet network, you do not have for setting up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using...
... or network device. Ethernet is located on. To create a wired Ethernet network, you do not have for setting up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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... Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management settings to complete Windows setup. STARTER GUIDE ® TECH SUPPORT INFORMATION See the label on your hard drive. To ensure a high level of security, you need to the modem jack ( ) if using dialup Internet access, or connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using high-speed access. 4 START THE NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your hard drive. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL...
... Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management settings to complete Windows setup. STARTER GUIDE ® TECH SUPPORT INFORMATION See the label on your hard drive. To ensure a high level of security, you need to the modem jack ( ) if using dialup Internet access, or connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using high-speed access. 4 START THE NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your hard drive. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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...or DVD drive 36 Identifying drive types 36 Using a CD or DVD 38 Using the memory card reader 39 Memory card types 39 Inserting a memory card 39 Using a memory card 39 Removing a memory card 39 Adding and removing a PC Card 40 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 41 Connecting a USB device 42 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 42 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 43 Viewing the display on a television 46 Ordering accessories 47 Chapter 5: Managing Power 49 Monitoring the battery charge 50 Recharging the battery 51 Changing batteries 51 Replacing the battery...
...or DVD drive 36 Identifying drive types 36 Using a CD or DVD 38 Using the memory card reader 39 Memory card types 39 Inserting a memory card 39 Using a memory card 39 Removing a memory card 39 Adding and removing a PC Card 40 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 41 Connecting a USB device 42 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 42 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 43 Viewing the display on a television 46 Ordering accessories 47 Chapter 5: Managing Power 49 Monitoring the battery charge 50 Recharging the battery 51 Changing batteries 51 Replacing the battery...
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... easy way to recover a forgotten password. As soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. The startup password is difficult for someone else to use the BIOS Setup utility. Important You must return your notebook to your notebook.
... easy way to recover a forgotten password. As soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. The startup password is difficult for someone else to use the BIOS Setup utility. Important You must return your notebook to your notebook.
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... network jack. -OR- Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. You see an "Unable to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 8. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
... network jack. -OR- Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. You see an "Unable to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 8. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
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....gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the port and cable for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens...
....gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the port and cable for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens...
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...;RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 72 EmPower power adapter 54 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 8, 19 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 97 files opening 30 transferring 61 troubleshooting 88 Firewire port 8, 41 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 25 G Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 77 purchasing 47 replacing 77 troubleshooting 88 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 54 hot-swapping 40, 41 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 55 system key 26 turning...
...;RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 72 EmPower power adapter 54 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 8, 19 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 97 files opening 30 transferring 61 troubleshooting 88 Firewire port 8, 41 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 25 G Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 77 purchasing 47 replacing 77 troubleshooting 88 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 54 hot-swapping 40, 41 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 55 system key 26 turning...
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... digital video camera 41 hard drive 77 memory 73 PC Card 40 peripheral devices 41 printer 41 scanner 41 Internet troubleshooting 89, 97 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 62 lock slot 7 key combinations 26 keyboard buttons 24 cleaning 67 connecting 24 features 24 locating 11 troubleshooting 90 USB port 8 keys application 25 arrow 25 battery status 26 brightness 27 directional 25 Fn 25, 26 function 25 LCD brightness 27 LCD/CRT 26 navigation 25 numeric keypad 25 power status 26 Sleep...
... digital video camera 41 hard drive 77 memory 73 PC Card 40 peripheral devices 41 printer 41 scanner 41 Internet troubleshooting 89, 97 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 62 lock slot 7 key combinations 26 keyboard buttons 24 cleaning 67 connecting 24 features 24 locating 11 troubleshooting 90 USB port 8 keys application 25 arrow 25 battery status 26 brightness 27 directional 25 Fn 25, 26 function 25 LCD brightness 27 LCD/CRT 26 navigation 25 numeric keypad 25 power status 26 Sleep...
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... on your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 5 Click the Modems tab. 6 Click your modem, then click Properties. For the location of your modem jack, see "Right" on page 8. • If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that the line connected to respond...
... on your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 5 Click the Modems tab. 6 Click your modem, then click Properties. For the location of your modem jack, see "Right" on page 8. • If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that the line connected to respond...
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... instructions. Pointing device See "Touchpad or pointing device" on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. Your notebook is not working correctly. www.gateway.com You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings...
... instructions. Pointing device See "Touchpad or pointing device" on page 51. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. Your notebook is not working correctly. www.gateway.com You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings...
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... into an AC power source. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. 118 Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the battery is online...
... into an AC power source. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. 118 Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the battery is online...
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...;RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 86 EmPower power adapter 55 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 8, 19 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 110 files opening 30 transferring 63 troubleshooting 101 Firewire port 8, 41 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 25 G Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 91 purchasing 48 replacing 91 troubleshooting 102 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 55 hot-swapping 39, 41 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 56 system key 26 turning...
...;RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 86 EmPower power adapter 55 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 8, 19 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 110 files opening 30 transferring 63 troubleshooting 101 Firewire port 8, 41 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 25 G Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 91 purchasing 48 replacing 91 troubleshooting 102 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 55 hot-swapping 39, 41 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 56 system key 26 turning...
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... 64 serial number 3, 64 setting up safety precautions 124 shortcut menus accessing 30 shortcuts opening menu 30 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 56 system key 26 SO-DIMM See memory software recovering 73 sound adjusting 28, 31 controls 31 muting 28, 31 troubleshooting 119 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 56 starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 64 static electricity 86 status indicators battery charge 6, 50 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 24 disc drive...
... 64 serial number 3, 64 setting up safety precautions 124 shortcut menus accessing 30 shortcuts opening menu 30 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 56 system key 26 SO-DIMM See memory software recovering 73 sound adjusting 28, 31 controls 31 muting 28, 31 troubleshooting 119 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 56 starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 64 static electricity 86 status indicators battery charge 6, 50 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 24 disc drive...