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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 - bottom) To replace the palm rest: 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...
... 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 - bottom) To replace the palm rest: 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...
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... task: 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 - To replace the modem on these models, you need to select models only. 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...
... task: 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 - To replace the modem on these models, you need to select models only. 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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... LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 8 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 62 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the Bluetooth module Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black...
... LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 8 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 62 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the Bluetooth module Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black...
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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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...) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - bottom) 2 chrome 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...
...) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - bottom) 2 chrome 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...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... metal part of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. See your Reference Guide. in a safe place. All other countries. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover...
... metal part of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. See your Reference Guide. in a safe place. All other countries. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... 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 boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. Go to the hard drive cover. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the...
... 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 boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. Go to the hard drive cover. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the...
8511882 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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.... If the connection is located on a home network. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is not working correctly. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast...
.... If the connection is located on a home network. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is not working correctly. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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... your notebook to connect safely and securely. Power button Getting help and information about common issues, visit our Internet Support Site at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect a phone cord to the modem jack ( ) if using dialup Internet access, or connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using Windows and the programs that are installed on your notebook, connecting your hard drive. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For...
... your notebook to connect safely and securely. Power button Getting help and information about common issues, visit our Internet Support Site at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect a phone cord to the modem jack ( ) if using dialup Internet access, or connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using Windows and the programs that are installed on your notebook, connecting your hard drive. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For...
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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... supervisor password in order to guess. Avoid working with confidential files until you can see the online User Guide. 62 The password feature is set the user (startup) password. Caution Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for someone else to set using the BIOS utility. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable...
... supervisor password in order to guess. Avoid working with confidential files until you can see the online User Guide. 62 The password feature is set the user (startup) password. Caution Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for someone else to set using the BIOS utility. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable...
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... modem. Tip For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 8. • Make sure that you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. -OR- www.gateway.com The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is...
... modem. Tip For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 8. • Make sure that you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. -OR- www.gateway.com The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is...
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... print to work offline. To set to is not the default printer, make sure that the power cable is online. The Control Panel window opens. 105 www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that...
... print to work offline. To set to is not the default printer, make sure that the power cable is online. The Control Panel window opens. 105 www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that...
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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...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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... use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the line connected to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. For the location of your notebook. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Modem Properties dialog box opens...
... use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the line connected to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. For the location of your notebook. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Modem Properties dialog box opens...
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... you have correctly installed required software for instructions. Pointing device See "Touchpad or pointing device" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Call Gateway Customer Care for the PC Card. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see your notebook. For instructions on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is having problems • Make sure that the battery is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. For more...
... you have correctly installed required software for instructions. Pointing device See "Touchpad or pointing device" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Call Gateway Customer Care for the PC Card. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see your notebook. For instructions on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is having problems • Make sure that the battery is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. For more...
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... printer can start printing. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the battery is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that...
... printer can start printing. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the battery is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that...
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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...