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...sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. All rights reserved. in the United States and... unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and ...
...sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. All rights reserved. in the United States and... unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and ...
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... 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 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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. 16 Connect the power...
... 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 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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. 16 Connect the power...
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... the edge connectors. See your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade ... cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the...
... the edge connectors. See your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade ... cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the...
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...connector in several places until it is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on your notebook could be flat all the way across . The cover is correctly ...mounted when you can run you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is almost face-up. 4 Insert...
...connector in several places until it is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on your notebook could be flat all the way across . The cover is correctly ...mounted when you can run you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is almost face-up. 4 Insert...
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Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. See your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-...countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important ...
Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. See your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-...countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important ...
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... lines up with the tab in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle ... in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out...
... lines up with the tab in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle ... in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out...
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... 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 ...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 ...
... 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 ...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 ...
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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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... 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...
... 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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Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. Plug the other end of the cable into this jack. Plug a modem cable into the memory card reader. For more...the dial-up modem" on page 25. 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...
Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. Plug the other end of the cable into this jack. Plug a modem cable into the memory card reader. For more...the dial-up modem" on page 25. 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...
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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 18. Provides all the features of a mouse. Inform you when a ... information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 21. You ...
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 18. Provides all the features of a mouse. Inform you when a ... information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 21. You ...
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... for the first time, follow the on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are starting your notebook for several minutes or if you cannot use your notebook on your notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug... Waking up your notebook Tips & Tricks For more information about Standby mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Windows to set up . www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for about five seconds, then release it. Do not use the Turn Off Computer...
... for the first time, follow the on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are starting your notebook for several minutes or if you cannot use your notebook on your notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug... Waking up your notebook Tips & Tricks For more information about Standby mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Windows to set up . www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for about five seconds, then release it. Do not use the Turn Off Computer...
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Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal ... and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook turns off ,...
Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal ... and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook turns off ,...
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... turned on , you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The disc drive is not in use . ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the...
... turned on , you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The disc drive is not in use . ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the...
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...(Explorer utility). 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. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with another key....
...(Explorer utility). 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. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with another key....
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..., and IEEE 802.11a communication devices are examples of your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on page 17. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to type numbers when the...
..., and IEEE 802.11a communication devices are examples of your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on page 17. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to type numbers when the...
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...volume of the speakers. -OR- Do this... Press the left button and hold it . For more information about an object on the keyboard. Starta programoropen a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & ...button to adjust the volume in rapid succession. This action is called clicking. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Select an object on the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over ...
...volume of the speakers. -OR- Do this... Press the left button and hold it . For more information about an object on the keyboard. Starta programoropen a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & ...button to adjust the volume in rapid succession. This action is called clicking. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Select an object on the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over ...
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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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... shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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 ... "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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
... shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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 ... "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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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... DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on page 27. 35 Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided.... 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 empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32. 3 ...
... DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on page 27. 35 Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided.... 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 empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32. 3 ...