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... guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook's power connector. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone...the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All other countries. The AC adapter has no user-...
... guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook's power connector. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone...the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All other countries. The AC adapter has no user-...
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... Open the LCD panel and press the power button. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. OR If your notebook is on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. in this ...AC power, go to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replacing the...
... Open the LCD panel and press the power button. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. OR If your notebook is on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. in this ...AC power, go to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replacing the...
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... the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. See your online hardware guide. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove...
... the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. See your online hardware guide. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove...
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... in the United States and 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. 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,...
... in the United States and 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. 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,...
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...lay components on your workbench or other countries. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity ...hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 ...
...lay components on your workbench or other countries. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity ...hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 ...
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...their respective companies. All other countries. 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. 18 Insert the Operating ...then follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and 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. Technical Support See the ...
...their respective companies. All other countries. 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. 18 Insert the Operating ...then follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and 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. Technical Support See the ...
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... electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be... removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries"...
... electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be... removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries"...
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... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the...Care Information. Be careful to lock the connector in place. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on top 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 .
... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the...Care Information. Be careful to lock the connector in place. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on top 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 .
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... 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to ... Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
... 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to ... Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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...Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end... Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip...
...Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end... Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip...
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...the antenna cables out of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Locating Components Wireless network bay Replacing ...the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks...
...the antenna cables out of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Locating Components Wireless network bay Replacing ...the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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...be inserted in the United States and 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. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with... Hold the new module at each side of the slot. -ORIf your card is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. This module is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14...
...be inserted in the United States and 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. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with... Hold the new module at each side of the slot. -ORIf your card is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. This module is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14...
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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... ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call ... User 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 ...
... ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call ... User 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 ...
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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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... are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . battery is on - notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Plug a microphone into this jack. battery is in . notebook is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Slide to open the... purple - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 6 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...
... are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . battery is on - notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Plug a microphone into this jack. battery is in . notebook is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Slide to open the... purple - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 6 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...
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To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description...
To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description...