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...the label on the outside of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because... discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. All rights reserved. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect...
...the label on the outside of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because... discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. All rights reserved. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect...
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... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert... Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006...
... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert... Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006...
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... screw hole is facing up . in the United States and other grounded object. Before working with a K. Memory bay 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... carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use them. Gateway and ...
... screw hole is facing up . in the United States and other grounded object. Before working with a K. Memory bay 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... carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use them. Gateway and ...
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... 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. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then... pry it clicks in several places until the keyboard 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 with the...
... 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. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then... pry it clicks in several places until the keyboard 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 with the...
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... or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. All other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in ... hold components by their edges. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. See your online hardware guide. 6 With ...
... or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. All other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in ... hold components by their edges. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. See your online hardware guide. 6 With ...
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... on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward...
... on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward...
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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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...Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 26. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 25. For more information, see... network jack. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into these ports. 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 ...
...Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 26. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 25. For more information, see... network jack. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into these ports. 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 ...
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Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. Slide to release the battery. The hard ... batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32. 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 Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock...
Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. Slide to release the battery. The hard ... batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32. 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 Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock...
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www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up , then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up . Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer... hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards your notebook. 25 Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in until it is facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. After the ...
www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up , then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up . Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer... hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards your notebook. 25 Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in until it is facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. After the ...
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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. Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card ...), then double-click the file name. This slot accepts one Type II card. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a PC...
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. Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card ...), then double-click the file name. This slot accepts one Type II card. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a PC...
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.... The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you can swap batteries when necessary. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the...the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you the progress. To recalibrate the battery: 1 ...
.... The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you can swap batteries when necessary. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the...the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you the progress. To recalibrate the battery: 1 ...
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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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..., follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your Gateway notebook. Never slide components over any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most...
..., follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your Gateway notebook. Never slide components over any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most...
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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 thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 ...Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your model, not all peripheral...
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 thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 ...Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your model, not all peripheral...
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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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..., then remove the battery. 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. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is facing up ...
..., then remove the battery. 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. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is facing up ...
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Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw ... the DVD drive screw, then put it . Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break...
Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw ... the DVD drive screw, then put it . Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break...