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..."Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable ...1 All rights reserved. in a safe place. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside...
..."Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable ...1 All rights reserved. in a safe place. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside...
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..., and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or...
..., and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or...
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...them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network ...online hardware guide. 7 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a ...
...them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network ...online hardware guide. 7 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a ...
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... Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands...
... Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands...
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... 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 ...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 your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive...
... 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 ...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 your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive...
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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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.... Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your hard drive. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 The...
.... Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your hard drive. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 The...
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... 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 • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive...
... 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 • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive...
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... become hot enough to this slot. Do not use your notebook on page 24. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 24. 7 If these slots. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your...
... become hot enough to this slot. Do not use your notebook on page 24. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 24. 7 If these slots. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your...
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...cable into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Insert a ...page 26. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into the memory card reader. 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 ...
...cable into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Insert a ...page 26. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into the memory card reader. 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 ...
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... information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 32. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. 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... Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. Slide...
... information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 32. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. 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... Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. Slide...
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...one or more of the following drive types. You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the DVD drive You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase ...must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. ROM/R/RW This is your drive for one of blank ...
...one or more of the following drive types. You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the DVD drive You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase ...must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. ROM/R/RW This is your drive for one of blank ...
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...from a digital camera to play is facing up , then press down carefully on the label pointing towards your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital... Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the DVD drive. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you place a... memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to your...
...from a digital camera to play is facing up , then press down carefully on the label pointing towards your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital... Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the DVD drive. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you place a... memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to your...
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... out of the card is running. 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. Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot...
... out of the card is running. 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. Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot...
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... can attach almost any type of printer to another computer. 30 USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to your notebook. The most common types are slower than laser printers. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well...
... can attach almost any type of printer to another computer. 30 USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to your notebook. The most common types are slower than laser printers. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well...
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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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... need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in one direction. 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...
... need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in one direction. 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...
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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. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe... cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With...
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. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe... cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With...
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...gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 14 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive... tray open. 12 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the DVD drive's manual eject...
...gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 14 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive... tray open. 12 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the DVD drive's manual eject...
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... transfer to replace the hard drive kit. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. If you would like more... information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 38 Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number ...
... transfer to replace the hard drive kit. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. If you would like more... information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 38 Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number ...