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... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the same type and...: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www...
... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the same type and...: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www...
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...heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. OR If your notebook is on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. Warning Danger of explosion if the ...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 bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Important If the battery charge...
...heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. OR If your notebook is on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. Warning Danger of explosion if the ...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 bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Important If the battery charge...
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... a bare metal part of their edges. See your notebook. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and...
... a bare metal part of their edges. See your notebook. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and...
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...battery, then turn your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the bottom of their respective companies. DVD bracket ...Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
...battery, then turn your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the bottom of their respective companies. DVD bracket ...Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
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... respective companies. 1 See your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. Screws Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered... trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as ...
... respective companies. 1 See your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. Screws Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered... trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as ...
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... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. ... CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines 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. Technical Support See the label on...
... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. ... CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines 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. Technical Support See the label on...
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... Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over so the top is facing up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a... put it up. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 the bay...
... Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over so the top is facing up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a... put it up. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 the bay...
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Be careful to 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 cover in place. Press down until the keyboard is almost ...up . Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the black clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs ...
Be careful to 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 cover in place. Press down until the keyboard is almost ...up . Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the black clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs ...
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... and network cable. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. All other countries. ESD can permanently damage ...Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing ...
... and network cable. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. All other countries. ESD can permanently damage ...Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing ...
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...guide for your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. 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 notebook over. 15...it into the empty memory slot. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new ...
...guide for your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. 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 notebook over. 15...it into the empty memory slot. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new ...
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... electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook may be installed in the United States and other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two antenna cables... the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. •...
... electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook may be installed in the United States and other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two antenna cables... the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. •...
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Screw 11 Hold the new module at each side of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the module until it clicks into the empty slot. All other countries. If your... 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 replace any PC Cards. 19 ...
Screw 11 Hold the new module at each side of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the module until it clicks into the empty slot. All other countries. If your... 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 replace any PC Cards. 19 ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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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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... topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. The label on your hard drive. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for informational...specific to your model of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. The User Guide is for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide, the online...
... topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. The label on your hard drive. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for informational...specific to your model of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. The User Guide is for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide, the online...
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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 Authenticity label found on your operating system. 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 your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label.
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 Authenticity label found on your operating system. 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 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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... very low. ■ LED solid red - battery charge is in Standby mode. ■ LED off - 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 latch Battery charge .... 6 Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - battery is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - notebook is on -
... very low. ■ LED solid red - battery charge is in Standby mode. ■ LED off - 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 latch Battery charge .... 6 Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - battery is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - notebook is on -
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... in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to those listed in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to your notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation... fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a ...
... in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to those listed in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to your notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation... fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a ...