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...antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. See your workbench or... other grounded object. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with ...
...antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. See your workbench or... other grounded object. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with ...
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... Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any...
... Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any...
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... put it up , then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then...
... put it up , then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then...
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...turn your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the ...notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to touch or damage any other countries....
...turn your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the ...notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to touch or damage any other countries....
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...from their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information... Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other...
...from their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information... Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other...
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... registered trademarks 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 all... Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot...
... registered trademarks 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 all... Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot...
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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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...26. Plug 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 this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, ...or Ethernet network jack. 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...
...26. Plug 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 this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, ...or Ethernet network jack. 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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...on page 17. 11 Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. www.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 configuring the power button mode, see ..."Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 21. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see...
...on page 17. 11 Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. www.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 configuring the power button mode, see ..."Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 21. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see...
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...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 are not obstructed. To turn off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Do not use the Turn Off Computer ...User Guide. When you have not used your notebook for the first time, follow the on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for some reason you cannot use your notebook. 15 Turning off your notebook Important...
...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 are not obstructed. To turn off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Do not use the Turn Off Computer ...User Guide. When you have not used your notebook for the first time, follow the on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for some reason you cannot use your notebook. 15 Turning off your notebook Important...
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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: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. When...
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: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. When...
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...; LED off . ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned on - Numeric keypad is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - The hard drive is turned off.... ■ LED on . 1 ■ LED off - 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 in use...
...; LED off . ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned on - Numeric keypad is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - The hard drive is turned off.... ■ LED on . 1 ■ LED off - 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 in use...
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... help . Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of a document. Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. Press these keys labeled F1...utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). For more about the function key actions. 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 perform ...
... help . Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of a document. Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. Press these keys labeled F1...utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). For more about the function key actions. 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 perform ...
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... Press FN+ 1 to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with equipment on a projector or monitor in the online User...
... Press FN+ 1 to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with equipment on a projector or monitor in the online User...
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...the online User Guide. This action is called double-clicking. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking. This action is called clicking. Position the pointer over... over the object. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Do this... Press the left button once. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button ...
...the online User Guide. This action is called double-clicking. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking. This action is called clicking. Position the pointer over... over the object. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Do this... Press the left button once. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button ...
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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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Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 ... the memory bay cover, then remove it. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 ... the memory bay cover, then remove it. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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... 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. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the...the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on page 27. 35 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...
... 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. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the...the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on page 27. 35 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...