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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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... 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 page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on these models, you need to select models only. www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this 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...
... 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 page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on these models, you need to select models only. www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this 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...
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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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... external video board Tools you need to complete this task: 5.0 mm hex nutdriver 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 - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - 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...
... external video board Tools you need to complete this task: 5.0 mm hex nutdriver 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 - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - 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...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook are ready to a bare metal part of...
... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook are ready to a bare metal part of...
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... 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 recover your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. in the United States...
... 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 recover your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. in the United States...
8511882 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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... for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This number will be activated. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to set up your current setup. Be...
... for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This number will be activated. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to set up your current setup. Be...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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... of your new Gateway notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using your notebook. • Use the optical drive only when you should: • Regularly update your hard drive. To access your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the Windows Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then...
... of your new Gateway notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using your notebook. • Use the optical drive only when you should: • Regularly update your hard drive. To access your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the Windows Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then...
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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... the information in a safe place. Caution Use a password that is set the user (startup) password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. The password feature is very secure, with you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. For more information about TPM, see a startup screen, press F2. Avoid...
... the information in a safe place. Caution Use a password that is set the user (startup) password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. The password feature is very secure, with you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. For more information about TPM, see a startup screen, press F2. Avoid...
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... 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 in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in an external diskette drive, eject it , then restart your ISP technical support for help. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system.
... 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 in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in an external diskette drive, eject it , then restart your ISP technical support for help. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system.
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... you may need to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 105 www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the port and cable for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that...
... you may need to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 105 www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the port and cable for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is connected to the correct port. • 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...
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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 notebook. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet...
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 notebook. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet...
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... return your AC power adapter is connected correctly to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. Power Your notebook is not working on page 51. • Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. Replace any damaged cables. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing the battery" on AC power • Make sure that the battery is plugged into the...
... return your AC power adapter is connected correctly to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. Power Your notebook is not working on page 51. • Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. Replace any damaged cables. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing the battery" on AC power • Make sure that the battery is plugged into the...
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... ENTER. 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 be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to press. • Make sure that the power cable is calibrated correctly. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the battery...
... ENTER. 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 be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to press. • Make sure that the power cable is calibrated correctly. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the battery...
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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...