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... sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screws Screws ...notebook are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver...
... sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screws Screws ...notebook are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver...
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See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 ... reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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...
See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 ... reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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...
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...cover and gently pry it in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade... Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the fully opened position. ESD can permanently ...
...cover and gently pry it in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade... Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the fully opened position. ESD can permanently ...
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...toward you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is almost face-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 your notebook. Connector 5 Gently press ... damage any other components. Press down on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook. You may need to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the...
...toward you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is almost face-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 your notebook. Connector 5 Gently press ... damage any other components. Press down on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook. You may need to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the...
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...& Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic...AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. in a safe place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To ...
...& Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic...AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. in a safe place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To ...
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...on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in one direction. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. See your notebook. 8 If you are removing...gently press outward on your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. All other countries. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in ...
...on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in one direction. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. See your notebook. 8 If you are removing...gently press outward on your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. All other countries. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in ...
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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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... DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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...
... DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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...
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... to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 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 battery.
... to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 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 battery.
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..., pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up . www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to transfer data between your notebook and a device that the label side is facing ...up and the arrow on the label pointing towards your notebook. 25 Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. You...
..., pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up . www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to transfer data between your notebook and a device that the label side is facing ...up and the arrow on the label pointing towards your notebook. 25 Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. You...
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... to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook. 26 If you restart your notebook. 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. You do not need to...
... to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook. 26 If you restart your notebook. 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. You do not need to...
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... and you need to buy an additional battery so you may need additional space for more memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 32 for extended periods, you may want to recalibrate... battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for accessories or supplies. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery...
... and you need to buy an additional battery so you may need additional space for more memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 32 for extended periods, you may want to recalibrate... battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for accessories or supplies. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery...
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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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...are available in various capacities and any slot. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold...Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. The components inside of your notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static ...
...are available in various capacities and any slot. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold...Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. The components inside of your notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static ...
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... removed). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom... 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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
... removed). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom... 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. 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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...Changing batteries" on your notebook. This module is facing up with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your 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... 35 Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. 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 clicks...
...Changing batteries" on your notebook. This module is facing up with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your 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... 35 Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. 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 clicks...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following...
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following...