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... Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States...has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. See your notebook's power connector. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect...
... Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States...has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. See your notebook's power connector. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect...
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... or incinerate. Warning Danger of your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. - Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks ...of the battery as hazardous waste. Keep away from children. OR If your notebook is on the bottom of explosion if the battery is not...
... or incinerate. Warning Danger of your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. - Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks ...of the battery as hazardous waste. Keep away from children. OR If your notebook is on the bottom of explosion if the battery is not...
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...See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them. Replacing the DVD ...remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. All rights reserved. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known...
...See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them. Replacing the DVD ...remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. All rights reserved. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known...
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... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into...
... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into...
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...a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your...Customer Care Information. Screws Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in...
...a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your...Customer Care Information. Screws Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in...
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... Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to you... see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer ...
... Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to you... see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer ...
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.... Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over so the top is facing up . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Before ...
.... Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over so the top is facing up . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Before ...
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...any other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is not correctly replaced, your notebook over so the bottom is almost face-up. 4 Insert the tabs ...on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the ...
...any other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is not correctly replaced, your notebook over so the bottom is almost face-up. 4 Insert the tabs ...on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the ...
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... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. All other countries. Do not lay components on the bottom of 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. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory...
... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. All other countries. Do not lay components on the bottom of 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. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory...
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...Important Use only memory modules designed for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the module...with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 8 If you are removing a memory ...
...Important Use only memory modules designed for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the module...with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 8 If you are removing a memory ...
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... electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. See your hardware guide for your notebook may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge...of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other ...
... electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. See your hardware guide for your notebook may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge...of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other ...
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... 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 ... module until it can only be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw 11 Hold the new module at each side of...
... 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 ... module until it can only be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw 11 Hold the new module at each side of...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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Contents Chapter 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 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
Contents Chapter 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 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
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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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...The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if... Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label ...
...The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if... Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label ...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label.
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label.
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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 Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
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 Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
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... is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery is on - Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD panel release latch...
... is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery is on - Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD panel release latch...
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... jack. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into these slots are not obstructed. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this slot. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. If these slots.... www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to those listed ...
... jack. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into these slots are not obstructed. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this slot. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. If these slots.... www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to those listed ...