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...notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a... small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Screw Technical Support See ...
...notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a... small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Screw Technical Support See ...
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... bay. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. 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 adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on ...
... bay. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. 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 adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on ...
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...unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product... Technical Support See the label on the outside of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over so the top is facing up . All rights reserved.
...unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product... Technical Support See the label on the outside of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over so the top is facing up . All rights reserved.
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... the cable into the connector, then slide the black clip to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward you try to touch or damage any other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the... label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the clip...
... the cable into the connector, then slide the black clip to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward you try to touch or damage any other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the... label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the clip...
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Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to use them. Tips & Tricks The keyboard ...screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their...
Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to use them. Tips & Tricks The keyboard ...screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their...
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...Information. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. If the module does not fit, make sure that... each end of the module 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 notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect ...
...Information. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. If the module does not fit, make sure that... each end of the module 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 notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect ...
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... 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 ...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 ...
... 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 ...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 ...
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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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... 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...
... 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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...an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of the cable into these ports. Plug USB ... Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 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...
...an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of the cable into these ports. Plug USB ... Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 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...
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...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 18. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard... "Using the status indicators" on page 21. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in...
...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 18. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard... "Using the status indicators" on page 21. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in...
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... notebook for the first time, follow the on your lap. To turn off your notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 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 your... To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you cannot use your notebook. 15 If the air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the...
... notebook for the first time, follow the on your lap. To turn off your notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 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 your... To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you cannot use your notebook. 15 If the air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the...
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... Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If ...the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook turns ...
... Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If ...the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook turns ...
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...9632; LED blinking - The disc drive is turned on. The hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . ■ LED off - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - ...LED off - A ■ LED off - Caps lock is in use . ■ LED blinking - Wireless radio is turned on - Numeric keypad is turned on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless radio is turned off...
...9632; LED blinking - The disc drive is turned on. The hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . ■ LED off - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - ...LED off - A ■ LED off - Caps lock is in use . ■ LED blinking - Wireless radio is turned on - Numeric keypad is turned on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless radio is turned off...
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...actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in combination with another key. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with the FN key to... connect a USB keyboard. For more about the function key actions. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. You do not...
...actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in combination with another key. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with the FN key to... connect a USB keyboard. For more about the function key actions. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. You do not...
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... box. For more information, see "Wireless Networking" in the online User Guide. Display the power status box in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in an airplane. Toggle the status indicators on . For more information, see...
... box. For more information, see "Wireless Networking" in the online User Guide. Display the power status box in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in an airplane. Toggle the status indicators on . For more information, see...
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Select an object on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. This action is called double-clicking. Press the left button twice in the online User Guide. This action ... control to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- For more information about an object on the front of the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Quickly press and release the left button and hold it . Move an object on page 19. 22 Use the mute and volume control...
Select an object on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. This action is called double-clicking. Press the left button twice in the online User Guide. This action ... control to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- For more information about an object on the front of the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Quickly press and release the left button and hold it . Move an object on page 19. 22 Use the mute and volume control...
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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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www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the...
www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the...
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... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch 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 is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently...
... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch 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 is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently...