8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. All other countries. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All rights reserved. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support...
... number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. All other countries. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All rights reserved. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support...
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See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Recycle...
See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Recycle...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Screws...
... dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Screws...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over...
... trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over...
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... 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you from the old drive. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards...
... 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you from the old drive. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. Technical Support...
... memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. Technical Support...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... 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 Turn on your card is held by clips, press the module down until the module tilts upward. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. -ORIf your notebook...
... 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 Turn on your card is held by clips, press the module down until the module tilts upward. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. -ORIf your notebook...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ 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 a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ 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 a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
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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
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... by model, features ordered, and location. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your notebook model and...
... by model, features ordered, and location. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your notebook model and...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... drive in the online User Guide. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on page 24. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on your lap. 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...
... drive in the online User Guide. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on page 24. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on your lap. 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...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Provides all the features of a mouse. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 17. 11 For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page...
... all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Provides all the features of a mouse. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 17. 11 For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in the online User Guide. Turning off your notebook Important If for some reason you are not obstructed. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on -screen instructions to set up your notebook Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it up your notebook. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard...
... mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in the online User Guide. Turning off your notebook Important If for some reason you are not obstructed. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on -screen instructions to set up your notebook Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it up your notebook. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard...
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You do not need to shut down your notebook to your notebook using a USB port. Many of keys. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down...
You do not need to shut down your notebook to your notebook using a USB port. Many of keys. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down...
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... IEEE 802.11a communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 19 Use these keys to be plugged into the monitor port on a projector or monitor in the online User Guide. Turn the optional wireless network on commercial aircraft. Press the power button to turn on . The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is turned on the numeric keypad. System key combinations When you...
... IEEE 802.11a communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 19 Use these keys to be plugged into the monitor port on a projector or monitor in the online User Guide. Turn the optional wireless network on commercial aircraft. Press the power button to turn on . The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is turned on the numeric keypad. System key combinations When you...
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... over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. This action is called clicking. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of your notebook. This action is called...
... over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. This action is called clicking. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of your notebook. This action is called...
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... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 57 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 57 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
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... 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless network 23...
... 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless network 23...
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... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
8511179 - Back of Setup Poster
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... the battery will fully charge. 4 START THE NOTEBOOK. Then lock it clicks. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to the modem jack ( ) if using high-speed access. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Battery Indicator Power Indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Speaker S-video (optional) Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Kensington™ lock slot Optical Drive 1 INSTALL...
... the battery will fully charge. 4 START THE NOTEBOOK. Then lock it clicks. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to the modem jack ( ) if using high-speed access. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Battery Indicator Power Indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Speaker S-video (optional) Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Kensington™ lock slot Optical Drive 1 INSTALL...