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...Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other countries. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screws Screws 9 With a small...and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
...Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other countries. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screws Screws 9 With a small...and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
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... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks 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. ...network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all ...
... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks 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. ...network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all ...
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... edges. Technical Support See the label on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them . ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook over any PC...more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 ...
... edges. Technical Support See the label on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them . ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook over any PC...more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 ...
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...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. You may need to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on top of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into ...your notebook could be flat all the way across . The cover 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 on your notebook with the space...
...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. You may need to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on top of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into ...your notebook could be flat all the way across . The cover 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 on your notebook with the space...
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...voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics ...States and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to use them. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the memory module. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. •...
...voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics ...States and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to use them. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the memory module. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. •...
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...registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module... cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 8 If you are removing...
...registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module... cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 8 If you are removing...
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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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...-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 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 Memory card reader USB ports Description Insert one Type II PC Card...
...-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 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 Memory card reader USB ports Description Insert one Type II PC Card...
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..." on page 27. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. Install a memory module into AC power. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. The hard drive is ... this bay. Slide to release the battery. 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 the...
..." on page 27. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. Install a memory module into AC power. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. The hard drive is ... this bay. Slide to release the battery. 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 the...
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... camera to your notebook. 25 Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to...
... camera to your notebook. 25 Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to...
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... and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). 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. This slot accepts one Type II...
... and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). 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. This slot accepts one Type II...
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... order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The entire process will take several hours. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery ...need additional space for more information. 29 See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to maintain the accuracy of memory. If recalibration is not low, you may want to exit"...
... order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The entire process will take several hours. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery ...need additional space for more information. 29 See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to maintain the accuracy of memory. If recalibration is not low, you may want to exit"...
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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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...and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect ...memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your workbench or other grounded object. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your Gateway...
...and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect ...memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your workbench or other grounded object. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your Gateway...
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...33 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending 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. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery...
...33 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending 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. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery...
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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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... module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then... remove the battery. 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 can replace it with...
... module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then... remove the battery. 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 can replace it with...
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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 removed). Depending on the end ... 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 Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36
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 removed). Depending on the end ... 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 Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36