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... power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. See your notebook. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of your hardware guide...
... power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. See your notebook. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of your hardware guide...
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... or telephone number shown on the label on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. See your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. - Warning Danger of your notebook. Do not disassemble, heat...
... or telephone number shown on the label on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. See your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. - Warning Danger of your notebook. Do not disassemble, heat...
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..., remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Before working with a K. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices...
..., remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Before working with a K. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices...
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..., see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. in your notebook are...
..., see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. in your notebook are...
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... new hard drive kit 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 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen...
... new hard drive kit 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 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen...
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... with the tab in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn 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 your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the...
... with the tab in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn 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 your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the...
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... the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 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 your notebook. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the slot...
... the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 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 your notebook. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the slot...
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... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
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Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 31 Preventing static electricity discharge 32 Adding or replacing memory 32 Replacing the DVD drive 35 Replacing the hard drive kit 38 Replacing the keyboard 40 Removing the keyboard 40 Installing the keyboard 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 31 Preventing static electricity discharge 32 Adding or replacing memory 32 Replacing the DVD drive 35 Replacing the hard drive kit 38 Replacing the keyboard 40 Removing the keyboard 40 Installing the keyboard 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
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... -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for informational purposes only. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location...
... -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for informational purposes only. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location...
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...™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. For more information, see Viewing the display on page 24. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to your notebook. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on a television in the online User Guide. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device, such...
...™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. For more information, see Viewing the display on page 24. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to your notebook. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on a television in the online User Guide. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device, such...
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Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 18. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer...
Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 18. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer...
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... need to toggle the status lights on : a Unplug the adapter from Gateway. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after being charged for the battery to you partially charged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. You can cause serious injury or death. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power...
... need to toggle the status lights on : a Unplug the adapter from Gateway. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after being charged for the battery to you partially charged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. You can cause serious injury or death. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power...
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... power button mode, see "Changing power modes" in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook. 15 When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to turn off your notebook may become hot enough to "wake" it may enter a power...
... power button mode, see "Changing power modes" in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook. 15 When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to turn off your notebook may become hot enough to "wake" it may enter a power...
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... keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. See the program documentation to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in Windows. Many of keys. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in combination with another key. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to your notebook to open the Windows Start menu...
... keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. See the program documentation to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in Windows. Many of keys. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in combination with another key. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to your notebook to open the Windows Start menu...
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... "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your online User Guide. For more information, see "Wireless Networking" in your display. Press the key combination again to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to close this system key... Enter Standby mode. Toggle your notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on...
... "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your online User Guide. For more information, see "Wireless Networking" in your display. Press the key combination again to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to close this system key... Enter Standby mode. Toggle your notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on...
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... . Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in rapid succession. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called double-clicking. For more information about an object on the screen. Use the mute and volume control buttons...
... . Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in rapid succession. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called double-clicking. For more information about an object on the screen. Use the mute and volume control buttons...
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... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 57 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 57 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
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... 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless network 23...
... 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless network 23...
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... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...