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... screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With... static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006...
... screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With... static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006...
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... or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. All other countries. 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 over. 16 Connect...the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
... or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. All other countries. 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 over. 16 Connect...the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
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...more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry it up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, ... grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the keyboard. Before working with a K. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and...
...more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry it up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, ... grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the keyboard. Before working with a K. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and...
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...it is correctly mounted when you can run you so it is almost face-up . The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, ...LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Caution If the cover is facing 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 your notebook could be flat all the...
...it is correctly mounted when you can run you so it is almost face-up . The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, ...LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Caution If the cover is facing 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 your notebook could be flat all the...
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...connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Preventing static ... when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 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...
...connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Preventing static ... when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 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...
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...trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. 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. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for ...Customer Care Information. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30...
...trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. 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. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for ...Customer Care Information. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30...
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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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..., see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 26. 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 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information,...
..., see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 26. 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 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information,...
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...batteries" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see.... Includes the product model number. 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...
...batteries" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see.... Includes the product model number. 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...
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...side you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that uses 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 transfer data between your notebook and a ...device that the label side is facing up. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure...
...side you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that uses 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 transfer data between your notebook and a ...device that the label side is facing up. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure...
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... Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). If your notebook supports hot-swapping. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook. Removing...Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge of 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...
... Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). If your notebook supports hot-swapping. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook. Removing...Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge of 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...
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...ENTER. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Carrying ...are using an additional battery. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. The entire process will take several hours. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you think they should...
...ENTER. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Carrying ...are using an additional battery. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. The entire process will take several hours. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you think they should...
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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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...shock, do not insert any slot. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32. 2 Turn off your ...surface on the outside of your Gateway notebook. The modules are ready to use them. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Before installing or replacing components...
...shock, do not insert any slot. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32. 2 Turn off your ...surface on the outside of your Gateway notebook. The modules are ready to use them. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Before installing or replacing components...
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... the keyboard screw shown 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). www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Be careful not to lift the...
... the keyboard screw shown 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). www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Be careful not to lift the...
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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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...network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. 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 with a similar drive obtained... from Gateway. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one direction. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, ...
...network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. 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 with a similar drive obtained... from Gateway. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one direction. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, ...
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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 keyboard screw shown in a safe place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing...
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 keyboard screw shown in a safe place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing...