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...important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with ...notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. in the United States and other grounded object. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names...
...important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with ...notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. in the United States and other grounded object. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names...
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Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. 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 .... DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and ...
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. 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 .... DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and ...
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... Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages ...at most electronics stores) and attach it up. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of each hinge cover and gently pry it to use them . Tips & Tricks...
... Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages ...at most electronics stores) and attach it up. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of each hinge cover and gently pry it to use them . Tips & Tricks...
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...and other countries. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it is facing up. 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the ...toward the LCD panel until it up . 4 Insert the tabs on your notebook could be flat all the way across . See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward...
...and other countries. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it is facing up. 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the ...toward the LCD panel until it up . 4 Insert the tabs on your notebook could be flat all the way across . See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward...
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... before replacing a component. in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See...
... before replacing a component. in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See...
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...hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in one direction. All rights reserved. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook ...Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module...
...hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in one direction. All rights reserved. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook ...Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module...
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...1: About this reference 1 About this 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 ...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 ...
...1: About this reference 1 About this 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 ...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 ...
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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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CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ...; Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ...; Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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...network" on page 25. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 26. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on... page 13. 8 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 1394 port...
...network" on page 25. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 26. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on... page 13. 8 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 1394 port...
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... drive kit" on page 32. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery...
... drive kit" on page 32. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery...
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...into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. After ..., pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in until it is closed. You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook. 25 www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up.
...into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. After ..., pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in until it is closed. You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook. 25 www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up.
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...-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. If your notebook. Hot-swapping...
...-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. If your notebook. Hot-swapping...
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...programs are using an additional battery. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. If your notebook. 2 As soon as ...an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 32 for more memory. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Ordering accessories To order accessories,...
...programs are using an additional battery. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. If your notebook. 2 As soon as ...an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 32 for more memory. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Ordering accessories To order accessories,...
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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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... metal surface on your Gateway notebook. Never slide components over any slot. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your...
... metal surface on your Gateway notebook. Never slide components over any slot. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your...
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... page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the ...notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift ...
... page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the ...notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift ...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
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...Changing batteries" on your notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. 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 with a similar ...drive obtained from Gateway. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it can replace it into the empty memory slot. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make ...
...Changing batteries" on your notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. 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 with a similar ...drive obtained from Gateway. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it can replace it into the empty memory slot. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make ...
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... lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com...
... lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com...