8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The power indicator turns on the bottom of your notebook's power connector. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway...
... Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The power indicator turns on the bottom of your notebook's power connector. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway...
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... replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. All other countries. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn...
... replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. All other countries. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with a K. 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 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your online hardware guide...
... adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with a K. 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 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your online hardware guide...
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... by their respective companies. 1 To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Do...
... by their respective companies. 1 To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Do...
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... countries. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the 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 any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. All rights reserved. Technical Support See...
... countries. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the 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 any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. All rights reserved. Technical Support See...
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... the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it clicks in the memory bay. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it into the empty memory slot. 8 If you are removing a memory module...
... the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it clicks in the memory bay. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it into the empty memory slot. 8 If you are removing a memory module...
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... new module at each side of the way. 13 If your card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the light gray 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...
... new module at each side of the way. 13 If your card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the light gray 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...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... 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 your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD 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 the battery 29 Ordering...
... 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 your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD 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 the battery 29 Ordering...
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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
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your hard drive. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. CHAPTER...
... your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your hard drive. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. CHAPTER...
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... DVDs into these slots are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to your notebook may overheat resulting in the online User Guide. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this drive. For more information, see Viewing the display on a television in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your notebook on page 24. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not use...
... DVDs into these slots are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to your notebook may overheat resulting in the online User Guide. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this drive. For more information, see Viewing the display on a television in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your notebook on page 24. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not use...
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... Pad touchpad" on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. 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 21. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide...
... Pad touchpad" on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. 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 21. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide...
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... the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook. 15 While in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on -screen instructions to set up . Waking up your notebook Tips & Tricks For more information about Standby mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby mode, press the power button to...
... the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook. 15 While in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on -screen instructions to set up . Waking up your notebook Tips & Tricks For more information about Standby mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby mode, press the power button to...
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... keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with the FN key to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to shortcut menus and help . Windows key Press this key for quick access to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up , down your notebook using a USB port. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys...
... keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with the FN key to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to shortcut menus and help . Windows key Press this key for quick access to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up , down your notebook using a USB port. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... regulations require wireless devices to close this system key... For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in the online User Guide. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is turned on or off while traveling in an airplane. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in your online User Guide. System key combinations When...
... regulations require wireless devices to close this system key... For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in the online User Guide. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is turned on or off while traveling in an airplane. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in your online User Guide. System key combinations When...
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..., turn the knob on the keyboard. For more information about an object on page 19. 22 Select an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in the online User Guide. Move an object on the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Release the button...
..., turn the knob on the keyboard. For more information about an object on page 19. 22 Select an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in the online User Guide. Move an object on the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Release the button...
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... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 57 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 57 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
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... 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless network 23...
... 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless network 23...
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... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
8511179 - Back of Setup Poster
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...complete Windows setup. Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to the modem jack ( ) if using high-speed access. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Battery Indicator Power Indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Speaker S-video (optional) Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Kensington™ lock slot Optical Drive 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY. Then lock it clicks. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Or connect your...
...complete Windows setup. Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to the modem jack ( ) if using high-speed access. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Battery Indicator Power Indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Speaker S-video (optional) Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Kensington™ lock slot Optical Drive 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY. Then lock it clicks. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Or connect your...