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... the power cord into a wall outlet. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in . See your notebook. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product... indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts...
... the power cord into a wall outlet. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in . See your notebook. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product... indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts...
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...connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are ...on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - See your hardware guide for your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on . All other countries. Do not ...
...connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are ...on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - See your hardware guide for your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on . All other countries. Do not ...
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..., remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all...With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Screw Technical Support See...
..., remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all...With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Screw Technical Support See...
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... the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for... 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. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of their respective companies. All rights reserved. All ...
... the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for... 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. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of their respective companies. All rights reserved. All ...
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.... Screws Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the cover. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components... shown on the label on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . All other countries. See your notebook. Before working with your workbench or other grounded object. For more information, ...
.... Screws Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the cover. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components... shown on the label on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . All other countries. See your notebook. Before working with your workbench or other grounded object. For more information, ...
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... 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. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. 8 Remove the four screws that secure 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. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the...
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...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If...11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over so the bottom is facing up , then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing ...
...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If...11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over so the bottom is facing up , then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing ...
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...Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it lies keys-down on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. The ...the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. Important Inserting a piece of the clip. Technical Support See the label on the cover in the United...
...Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it lies keys-down on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. The ...the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. Important Inserting a piece of the clip. Technical Support See the label on the cover in the United...
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...adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You ...metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding ...
...adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You ...metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding ...
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... Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook 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...
... Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook 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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...metal surface on the outside of the way. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for Customer Care Information. in this ... wireless modules provided by their respective companies. 1 Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Tools...
...metal surface on the outside of the way. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for Customer Care Information. in this ... wireless modules provided by their respective companies. 1 Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Tools...
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... or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in the module slot. 12 Move the antenna wires out of the module until it clicks into the empty slot. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory..., and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 9 If your card is held by clips, press outward on your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the slot...
... or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in the module slot. 12 Move the antenna wires out of the module until it clicks into the empty slot. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory..., and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 9 If your card is held by clips, press outward on your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the slot...
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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...this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: ...In addition to this information if you call for informational purposes only. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this section is an in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are ...
...this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: ...In addition to this information if you call for informational purposes only. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this section is an in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are ...
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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 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 www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system.
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 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 www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system.
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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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...speakers or headphones are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . 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... audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - notebook is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. battery ...
...speakers or headphones are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . 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... audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - notebook is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. battery ...
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...bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not use your notebook on page 24. 7 Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this drive. If the air vents are not obstructed. 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 your notebook. To determine the type of...
...bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not use your notebook on page 24. 7 Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this drive. If the air vents are not obstructed. 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 your notebook. To determine the type of...