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..." in your notebook. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Technical Support See the label ...the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. •...
..." in your notebook. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Technical Support See the label ...the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. •...
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... any PC Cards. 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...network cable, then turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by...
... any PC Cards. 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...network cable, then turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by...
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... Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Memory bay 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... (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them . Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing...
... Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Memory bay 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... (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them . Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing...
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...connector clip is flat all the way across . The cover is facing 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 over so the bottom...lies keys-down on your notebook. Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no...
...connector clip is flat all the way across . The cover is facing 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 over so the bottom...lies keys-down on your notebook. Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no...
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Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver ... Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or ...
Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver ... Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or ...
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... of their respective companies. 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 module until it into the empty memory slot. See your hardware guide for Customer ...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 Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the slot. All other countries. 8 If you...
... of their respective companies. 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 module until it into the empty memory slot. See your hardware guide for Customer ...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 Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the slot. All other countries. 8 If you...
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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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... removing a PC Card" on page 14. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. 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 II PC Card into...
... removing a PC Card" on page 14. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. 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 II PC Card into...
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... 2. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. 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 ...
... 2. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. 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 ...
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www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards,...disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in until it is facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Using the...
www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards,...disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in until it is facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Using the...
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...'s documentation for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. You do not need to remove the memory card. 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. Hot-swapping means...
...'s documentation for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. You do not need to remove the memory card. 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. Hot-swapping means...
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...The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you need to maintain the accuracy of memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on your notebook on page 32 for accessories or supplies. Carrying ...cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you the progress. If recalibration is not low, you can swap batteries when necessary. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, ...
...The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you need to maintain the accuracy of memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on your notebook on page 32 for accessories or supplies. Carrying ...cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you the progress. If recalibration is not low, you can swap batteries when necessary. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, ...
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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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...static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Important Before installing or replacing ...power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...
...static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Important Before installing or replacing ...power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...
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...gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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. Adding or replacing memory... 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb ...
...gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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. Adding or replacing memory... 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb ...
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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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...drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down ... Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the...
...drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down ... Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the...
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... the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw...
... the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw...