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... screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook...
... screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook...
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... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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...
... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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...
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...your notebook. Before working with a K. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them . Avoid...of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and ...
...your notebook. Before working with a K. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them . Avoid...of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and ...
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...with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is flat all the way across . Press down on the front of the keyboard. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the front of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Be ... network cable, then turn on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the bottom of your notebook. in place. The cover is correctly mounted when you can run you try...
...with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is flat all the way across . Press down on the front of the keyboard. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the front of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Be ... network cable, then turn on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the bottom of your notebook. in place. The cover is correctly mounted when you can run you try...
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...antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six... wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective ...
...antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six... wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective ...
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up 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...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up 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...
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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. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, ... cable into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 26. 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. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, ... cable into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 26. 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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...of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. 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, ..."Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on or off. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on...
...of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. 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, ..."Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on or off. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on...
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...power button to set up . Caution Provide adequate space around your lap. Turning off your notebook is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook so air vents are...option in Windows to harm your notebook on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you cannot use your skin. When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without ...
...power button to set up . Caution Provide adequate space around your lap. Turning off your notebook is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook so air vents are...option in Windows to harm your notebook on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you cannot use your skin. When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without ...
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...and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook: 1 Press...Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2.
...and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook: 1 Press...Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2.
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...when a drive is being used . Caps lock is turned on - Numeric keypad is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off. ■ LED blinking - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - The hard drive... is not in use . 17 The disc drive is turned on. ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless network Caps lock Hard...
...when a drive is being used . Caps lock is turned on - Numeric keypad is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off. ■ LED blinking - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - The hard drive... is not in use . 17 The disc drive is turned on. ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless network Caps lock Hard...
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... . Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in combination with another... key. Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Key type Icon Function keys ...
... . Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in combination with another... key. Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Key type Icon Function keys ...
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www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to turn on the numeric keypad. System ...
www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to turn on the numeric keypad. System ...
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... the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on how to adjust the overall volume of the screen. Select an object on the keyboard. Starta programoropen a file or folder. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your...
... the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on how to adjust the overall volume of the screen. Select an object on the keyboard. Starta programoropen a file or folder. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your...
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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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...marked with a K. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the... keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. Depending on the end of the ...
...marked with a K. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the... keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. Depending on the end of the ...
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...so the bottom is keyed so it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 35 www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree ...angle and slide 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...
...so the bottom is keyed so it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 35 www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree ...angle and slide 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...