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... important safety, regulatory, and legal information. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. All other countries. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. The replacement cord... 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. www...
... important safety, regulatory, and legal information. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. All other countries. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. The replacement cord... 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. www...
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... lock position. 8 Turn your notebook over. 9 Plug your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. in this device ...and is connected to AC power, go to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the...
... lock position. 8 Turn your notebook over. 9 Plug your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. in this device ...and is connected to AC power, go to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the...
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... (ESD). Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the ...replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside...
... (ESD). Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the ...replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside...
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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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...a replacement hard drive with your workbench or other grounded object. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:... Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and ...
...a replacement hard drive with your workbench or other grounded object. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:... Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and ...
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...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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 ...
...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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 ...
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...on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other brands and product names are ready to use them . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem ...• Always hold components by their edges. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove ...
...on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other brands and product names are ready to use them . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem ...• Always hold components by their edges. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove ...
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...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 on the cover in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook, ...the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Technical Support...
...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 on the cover in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook, ...the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Technical Support...
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...a safe place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components...replacing a component. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed...
...a safe place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components...replacing a component. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed...
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... in the module lines up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your...until it clicks 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 Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each...
... in the module lines up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your...until it clicks 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 Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each...
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... your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Caution By law, only ...when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Locating Components Wireless network bay Replacing the Wireless...
... your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Caution By law, only ...when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Locating Components Wireless network bay Replacing the Wireless...
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...inserted in the module slot. 12 Move the antenna wires out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. If your card is held by a screw, remove the screw...antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 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...
...inserted in the module slot. 12 Move the antenna wires out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. If your card is held by a screw, remove the screw...antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 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...
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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 ... 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 accessories 29 i
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 ... 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 accessories 29 i
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... blinking red - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 6 battery is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - 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 LCD panel release...
... blinking red - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 6 battery is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - 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 LCD panel release...
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.... For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. Slide to release the battery. The hard drive is not ...plugged into this bay. Install a memory module into AC power. 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...
.... For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. Slide to release the battery. The hard drive is not ...plugged into this bay. Install a memory module into AC power. 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...
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...information on recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. b Press FN+F1 to you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to toggle the status lights on battery power for the location...indicator). To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on : a Unplug the adapter from Gateway. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original...
...information on recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. b Press FN+F1 to you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to toggle the status lights on battery power for the location...indicator). To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on : a Unplug the adapter from Gateway. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original...
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www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of your notebook. To protect your notebook. Connecting the dial-up modem 4 When you ... source problems Warning High voltages can enter your notebook connected to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack side of fire, use only No...
www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of your notebook. To protect your notebook. Connecting the dial-up modem 4 When you ... source problems Warning High voltages can enter your notebook connected to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack side of fire, use only No...
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... box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off : 1. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the...The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. When the checks are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may...
... box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off : 1. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the...The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. When the checks are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may...
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...to turn on or off . Press and hold FN, then press this box. Toggle the status indicators on the numeric keypad. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is turned on or off . Turn the optional wireless network on . System key... Press the key combination again to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. Use these keys to close this system key... www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in the online User Guide. For more information, see...
...to turn on or off . Press and hold FN, then press this box. Toggle the status indicators on the numeric keypad. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is turned on or off . Turn the optional wireless network on . System key... Press the key combination again to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. Use these keys to close this system key... www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in the online User Guide. For more information, see...