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... (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up... information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with...
... (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up... information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with...
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... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the...
... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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...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 ... Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD 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 ...
...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 ... Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD 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 ...
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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 keyboard • 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 keyboard • 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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...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 this drive. If these slots. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on page 24. 7 DVD drive... Insert CDs or DVDs into this slot. Ventilation fan Helps cool ...
...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 this drive. If these slots. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on page 24. 7 DVD drive... Insert CDs or DVDs into this slot. Ventilation fan Helps cool ...
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... DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or double layer DVD+R discs. DVD drive Combination DVD/CD-RW drive Multi-format double layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive Use your drive type... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and recording video and data to create CDs or DVDs. Identifying drive types Your Gateway...
... DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or double layer DVD+R discs. DVD drive Combination DVD/CD-RW drive Multi-format double layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive Use your drive type... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and recording video and data to create CDs or DVDs. Identifying drive types Your Gateway...
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... memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you...MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards your notebook. 25 Using the memory card ...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 play is facing up. You...
... memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you...MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards your notebook. 25 Using the memory card ...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 play is facing up. You...
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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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... guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 27. 35 Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. 3 Turn ...turn on your notebook. 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 ...
... guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 27. 35 Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. 3 Turn ...turn on your notebook. 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 ...
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... model, not all screws may be removed). Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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 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
... model, not all screws may be removed). Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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 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
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www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 17 Replace the keyboard screw. 18 Insert the ... drive fits securely in the bay. 14 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 12 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive...
www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 17 Replace the keyboard screw. 18 Insert the ... drive fits securely in the bay. 14 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 12 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive...
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All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. 55 The laser devices in hazardous radiation exposure. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location. ... determined that this manual may result in these components are classified as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of a CD or DVD drive. www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this product meets the ENERGY STAR ...
All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. 55 The laser devices in hazardous radiation exposure. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location. ... determined that this manual may result in these components are classified as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of a CD or DVD drive. www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this product meets the ENERGY STAR ...
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All Rights Reserved 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by U.S. Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this manual. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is a trademark of it describes at any form...or disassembly is intended for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology...
All Rights Reserved 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by U.S. Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this manual. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is a trademark of it describes at any form...or disassembly is intended for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology...
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...25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up ...drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive...
...25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up ...drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive...
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... folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 30 installing battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card...
... folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 30 installing battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... tips 146 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 147 Safety guidelines 148 First steps 148 Troubleshooting 148 Audio 148 Battery 148 CD drives 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154 Media Center 155 Memory 157 Memory card reader 157 Modem (cable or DSL...
www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... tips 146 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 147 Safety guidelines 148 First steps 148 Troubleshooting 148 Audio 148 Battery 148 CD drives 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154 Media Center 155 Memory 157 Memory card reader 157 Modem (cable or DSL...
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.... CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using speech recognition The tablet PC is designed to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A notebook almost always has more drives such as you would reorganize and throw...drives Diskette Disc drive drive 14 Type the keyword files and folders in a file cabinet. You can organize your notebook: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on page 127. Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as a CD or DVD drive...
.... CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using speech recognition The tablet PC is designed to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A notebook almost always has more drives such as you would reorganize and throw...drives Diskette Disc drive drive 14 Type the keyword files and folders in a file cabinet. You can organize your notebook: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on page 127. Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as a CD or DVD drive...
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... to install. You are installed. www.gateway.com Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your notebook, then insert the drivers and applications recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. When the installation is finished, a message...
... to install. You are installed. www.gateway.com Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your notebook, then insert the drivers and applications recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. When the installation is finished, a message...
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...play CDs using Windows Media Player and CyberLink PowerDVD. Help & Support For more information about playing CDs or DVDs, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you must have a DVD drive in the Search box, then click the arrow. You may not be able to play a CD or... the speakers are turned on your notebook. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Playing CDs or DVDs Important Some music CDs have a DVD drive and would like to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Playing a CD or DVD using Windows Media Player: 1 Make sure that the volume is similar ...
...play CDs using Windows Media Player and CyberLink PowerDVD. Help & Support For more information about playing CDs or DVDs, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you must have a DVD drive in the Search box, then click the arrow. You may not be able to play a CD or... the speakers are turned on your notebook. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Playing CDs or DVDs Important Some music CDs have a DVD drive and would like to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Playing a CD or DVD using Windows Media Player: 1 Make sure that the volume is similar ...