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...Power 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. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important ... Support See the label on . The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other...
...Power 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. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important ... Support See the label on . The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other...
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... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to the...is not connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard ...
... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to the...is not connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard ...
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...in the United States and other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5...
...in the United States and other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5...
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... Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by ... 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. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of their respective companies. DVD ...
... Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by ... 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. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of their respective companies. DVD ...
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...antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit... . Do not lay components on the bottom of your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the back of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge ...
...antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit... . Do not lay components on the bottom of your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the back of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge ...
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... hard drive to you from the old drive. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 8 Remove the four...
... hard drive to you from the old drive. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 8 Remove the four...
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...• Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. All rights reserved. All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the ...screws and put it up , then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the keyboard. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . ...
...• Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. All rights reserved. All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the ...screws and put it up , then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the keyboard. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . ...
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... tabs located on the front of the keyboard. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the front of the notebook, insert the cable into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard... keys-down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the clip. See your notebook. in the United States and other components...
... tabs located on the front of the keyboard. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the front of the notebook, insert the cable into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard... keys-down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the clip. See your notebook. in the United States and other components...
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...Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You ...• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Avoid touching the edge connectors...
...Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You ...• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Avoid touching the edge connectors...
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... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the... memory module out of the slot. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the...
... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the... memory module out of the slot. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the...
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... be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. See your hardware guide for your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic...guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. Do not lay components on the outside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...
... be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. See your hardware guide for your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic...guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. Do not lay components on the outside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...
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...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. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of their respective companies.... All other countries. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. -ORIf your card is held by ...
...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. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of their respective companies.... All other countries. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. -ORIf your card is held by ...
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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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... User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. For all other notebook information, see your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on the following topics: ■...and other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide. Online ...
... User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. For all other notebook information, see your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on the following topics: ■...and other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide. Online ...
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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. 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.
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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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...- battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off - notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - 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... are plugged into this jack. battery is off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in speakers are turned off . The built-in . notebook is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking -
...- battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off - notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - 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... are plugged into this jack. battery is off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in speakers are turned off . The built-in . notebook is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking -
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... optional jack. To determine the type of drive in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your notebook on page 24. 7 Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this drive. For more information..., into this slot. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on page 24. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ ...
... optional jack. To determine the type of drive in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your notebook on page 24. 7 Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this drive. For more information..., into this slot. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on page 24. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ ...