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...and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. See your notebook's power connector. Power indicator If the power ...indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or...
...and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. See your notebook's power connector. Power indicator If the power ...indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or...
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...100°C), or incinerate. OR If your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into an AC outlet. 10 Open the ...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook is turned on. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. Recycle or dispose of the notebook. See your notebook is connected to the unlock position. 5 Slide...
...100°C), or incinerate. OR If your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into an AC outlet. 10 Open the ...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook is turned on. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. Recycle or dispose of the notebook. See your notebook is connected to the unlock position. 5 Slide...
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...antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the United States ...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive 7...
...antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the United States ...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive 7...
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...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 your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 10 Slide... the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive ...
...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 your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 10 Slide... the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive ...
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... on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 All other countries. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in...
... on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 All other countries. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in...
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...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover ... 16 Turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the...
...other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover ... 16 Turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the...
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... more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in... over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on...
... more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in... over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on...
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...toward the front of the clip. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. You may need to your notebook with the space bar away from you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to lock the ... companies. Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The cover is flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the...
...toward the front of the clip. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. You may need to your notebook with the space bar away from you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to lock the ... companies. Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The cover is flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, the...
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... the memory bay cover. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. in your notebook. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove ... To avoid exposure to replace the memory module. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...
... the memory bay cover. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. in your notebook. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove ... To avoid exposure to replace the memory module. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...
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...Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end 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 can only... be inserted in the memory bay. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward...
...Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end 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 can only... be inserted in the memory bay. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward...
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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 are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your workbench or other...Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic...
...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 are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your workbench or other...Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic...
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..., remove the screw. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your card is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot. All other...
..., remove the screw. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your card is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot. All other...
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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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... Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Accessing the online User Guide In addition... and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your model of your notebook contains information that are specific to -read manual that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. The label on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■...
... Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Accessing the online User Guide In addition... and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your model of your notebook contains information that are specific to -read manual that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. The label on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■...
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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. 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.
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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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... fully charged. ■ LED purple - battery is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Plug a microphone into this jack. 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...
... fully charged. ■ LED purple - battery is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Plug a microphone into this jack. 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...
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...Do not block or insert objects into this drive. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into these slots are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video...a television in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to those listed in your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in the online User Guide. Do not use your lap. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD...
...Do not block or insert objects into this drive. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into these slots are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video...a television in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to those listed in your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in the online User Guide. Do not use your lap. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD...