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...and legal information. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. •..., remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United States and other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. All other grounded ...
...and legal information. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. •..., remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United States and other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. All other grounded ...
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All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the...drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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 ...of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006...
All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the...drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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 ...of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006...
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...are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the...or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of their edges. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces...
...are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the...or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of their edges. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces...
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... 5 Gently press the keyboard down until the keyboard is almost face-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 on the cover in the United... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs...
... 5 Gently press the keyboard down until the keyboard is almost face-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 on the cover in the United... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs...
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... by their edges. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from ... discharge (ESD). Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in the United States and other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006...
... by their edges. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from ... discharge (ESD). Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in the United States and other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006...
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...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www....gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13...
...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www....gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13...
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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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...8482;, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug a modem cable into this slot. 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 jack. Ethernet jack Modem jack ...
...8482;, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug a modem cable into this slot. 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 jack. Ethernet jack Modem jack ...
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... into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Includes the product model number. Provides power when your notebook is located in ... 27. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. 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...
... into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Includes the product model number. Provides power when your notebook is located in ... 27. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. 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...
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... with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the DVD drive. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up.
... with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the DVD drive. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up.
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...known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II card. If your notebook. 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. To remove... a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a PC ...
...known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II card. If your notebook. 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. To remove... a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a PC ...
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... battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you the progress. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for more information about using it starts .... Batteries If you run your battery. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are running more memory. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Ordering accessories To order accessories...
... battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you the progress. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for more information about using it starts .... Batteries If you run your battery. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are running more memory. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Ordering accessories To order accessories...
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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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...To prevent risk of antistatic bags because only the inside your Gateway notebook. Do not lay components on the outside of electric shock, do not insert any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge... placed in this section. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn ...
...To prevent risk of antistatic bags because only the inside your Gateway notebook. Do not lay components on the outside of electric shock, do not insert any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge... placed in this section. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn ...
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www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb ... in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of...
www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb ... in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of...
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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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... then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it clicks in... place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert ...
... then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it clicks in... place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert ...
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...DVD drive screw, then put it . Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break... off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. 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 ...
...DVD drive screw, then put it . Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break... off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. 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 ...