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...bare metal part of tape are ready 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. Tape Some of tape. If the existing tape cannot be non-ESD generating ...section. Two types of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the notebook, you are used in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Do not use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Warning To prevent...
...bare metal part of tape are ready 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. Tape Some of tape. If the existing tape cannot be non-ESD generating ...section. Two types of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the notebook, you are used in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Do not use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Warning To prevent...
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...so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock 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. Replace the cover before opening the case. To prepare the notebook for maintenance... 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. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6.
...so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock 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. Replace the cover before opening the case. To prepare the notebook for maintenance... 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. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6.
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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...registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on .... of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. The AC adapter has no...
...registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on .... of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. The AC adapter has no...
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...of your notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook ... on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. OR If your notebook is on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...
...of your notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook ... on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. OR If your notebook is on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...
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...tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out ...by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Technical Support ...
...tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out ...by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Technical Support ...
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... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. ...screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to boot from CD or DVD" ...
... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. ...screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to boot from CD or DVD" ...
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...way across . Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it ...close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the bottom of the keyboard into place. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new ...
...way across . Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it ...close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the bottom of the keyboard into place. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new ...
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... Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it clicks in place. 12...Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of ...
... Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it clicks in place. 12...Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of ...
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...Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn on the ...in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. This...
...Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn on the ...in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. This...
8512488 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back...chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back...chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up ...
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... Using the projector or 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...
... Using the projector or 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...
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....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 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power...
....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 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power...
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... 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (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
... 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (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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... 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 battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is charging. ■ LED...
... 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 battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is charging. ■ LED...
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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
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... For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 61. 10 Memory modules are located in this bay. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer ...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 100. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 2. Slide to ...
... For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 61. 10 Memory modules are located in this bay. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer ...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 100. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 2. Slide to ...
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... information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 24. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in microphone is turned off . Microphone... microphone or use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is connected. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. The panel includes...
... information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 24. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in microphone is turned off . Microphone... microphone or use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is connected. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. The panel includes...
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Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Warning Do not attempt to you partially charged... as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life ...or your notebook on page 62. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to the AC adapter. 16 Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use...
Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Warning Do not attempt to you partially charged... as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life ...or your notebook on page 62. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to the AC adapter. 16 Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use...
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... the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your ...notebook for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on:...
... the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your ...notebook for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on:...
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... you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified... levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Connecting the dial-up modem connection. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection.
... you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified... levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Connecting the dial-up modem connection. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection.