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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook are ready to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your hardware guide...
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook are ready to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your hardware guide...
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in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then 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 hardware ... removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 10 Slide the DVD drive...
in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then 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 hardware ... removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 10 Slide the DVD drive...
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...AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put...or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to static electricity, also known as ...
...AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put...or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to static electricity, also known as ...
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...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it up. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. The cover is not...and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of the keyboard. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up . 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory ...
...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it up. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. The cover is not...and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of the keyboard. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up . 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory ...
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... cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Before working with a K. Do not lay...cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in a safe place. ...
... cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Before working with a K. Do not lay...cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in a safe place. ...
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... Support See the label on your notebook. 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 ... tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert...
... Support See the label on your notebook. 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 ... tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert...
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... guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting ...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 ...
... guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting ...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 ...
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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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... Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard...
... Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard...
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.... Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 26. Plug a modem cable into this slot. The...Card" on page 25. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon PC Card slot IEEE...
.... Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 26. Plug a modem cable into this slot. The...Card" on page 25. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon PC Card slot IEEE...
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... can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. 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 page 18. For more information, see "Changing Power...
... can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. 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 page 18. For more information, see "Changing Power...
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... button for the first time, follow the on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are not obstructed. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on -screen instructions to "wake" it . If your notebook is in ... with your notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for some reason you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook. 15
... button for the first time, follow the on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are not obstructed. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on -screen instructions to "wake" it . If your notebook is in ... with your notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for some reason you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook. 15
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...part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. ...CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again. To close programs that is not responding. ...
...part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. ...CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again. To close programs that is not responding. ...
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... radio is turned on - A ■ LED off - Caps lock is not in use . 17 The hard drive is turned off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on, ... Num lock Disc drive Hard drive Icon Description ■ LED on . Numeric keypad is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on. 1 ■ LED off . ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is not in use . ■ LED blinking - The disc drive ...
... radio is turned on - A ■ LED off - Caps lock is not in use . 17 The hard drive is turned off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on, ... Num lock Disc drive Hard drive Icon Description ■ LED on . Numeric keypad is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on. 1 ■ LED off . ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is not in use . ■ LED blinking - The disc drive ...
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... Windows. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system... program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 19. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1...
... Windows. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system... program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 19. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1...
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... your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the numeric keypad. Turn the optional Bluetooth feature on commercial aircraft. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in the online User Guide. Press FN+ 1 to perform a specific action...
... your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the numeric keypad. Turn the optional Bluetooth feature on commercial aircraft. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in the online User Guide. Press FN+ 1 to perform a specific action...
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... 19. 22 To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. Position the pointer over the object. Move an object on the screen. Starta programoropen a file or folder. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Release... action is called double-clicking. Press the left button twice in the online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To...
... 19. 22 To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. Position the pointer over the object. Move an object on the screen. Starta programoropen a file or folder. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Release... action is called double-clicking. Press the left button twice in the online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
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... end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. ...5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K.
... end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. ...5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K.
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... until it can replace it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32... over so the bottom is keyed so it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on page 27. 35 If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in the module...
... until it can replace it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32... over so the bottom is keyed so it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on page 27. 35 If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in the module...