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... antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware ...2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
... antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware ...2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
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...removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights ...cable, and network cable, then turn on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. 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 hardware guide for Customer...
...removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights ...cable, and network cable, then turn on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. 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 hardware guide for Customer...
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...their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover...facing up . For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook ...
...their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover...facing up . For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook ...
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... Care Information. You may need to press down on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 ...bottom of your notebook with the space bar away from you so it 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. 13 Connect...
... Care Information. You may need to press down on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 ...bottom of your notebook with the space bar away from you so it 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. 13 Connect...
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.... Technical Support See the label on your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). in your notebook are ready...
.... Technical Support See the label on your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). in your notebook are ready...
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... the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. If the...
... the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. If the...
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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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... an Ethernet network cable into this jack. 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 this...
... an Ethernet network cable into this jack. 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 this...
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For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. 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... power when your notebook is located in this bay. 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. ...
For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. 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... power when your notebook is located in this bay. 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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... facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. Inserting... a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure...
... facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. Inserting... a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure...
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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. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. Adding and removing a PC ...Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). You do not need to remove the memory card. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook. 26 This slot accepts...
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. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. Adding and removing a PC ...Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). You do not need to remove the memory card. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook. 26 This slot accepts...
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... more slowly than you the progress. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2...opens showing you think they should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate the battery...
... more slowly than you the progress. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2...opens showing you think they should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate 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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...other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The components inside of your workbench or other grounded object. Avoid touching the edge connectors. ...your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 The modules are ready to add or replace a memory module. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section....
...other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The components inside of your workbench or other grounded object. Avoid touching the edge connectors. ...your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 The modules are ready to add or replace a memory module. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section....
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... off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending 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 peripheral...
... off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending 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 peripheral...
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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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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 memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom... 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 until it clicks in one direction. If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it can replace...
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 memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom... 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 until it clicks in one direction. If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it can replace...
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... the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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 cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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...