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...at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive ... their respective companies. 1 Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags...
...at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive ... their respective companies. 1 Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags...
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... or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc.
... or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc.
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...the guidelines under the bottom of your workbench or other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver...has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in your notebook. See your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to replace the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks ...
...the guidelines under the bottom of your workbench or other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver...has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in your notebook. See your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to replace the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks ...
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...cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. You may need to press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to ...your notebook. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Be careful not to the front of ...
...cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. You may need to press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to ...your notebook. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Be careful not to the front of ...
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...other grounded object. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States... Turn off your notebook are ready to replace the memory module. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to static electricity, also known as carpeted ...
...other grounded object. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States... Turn off your notebook are ready to replace the memory module. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to static electricity, also known as carpeted ...
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... trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved...
... trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved...
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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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... (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) 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...
... (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) 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...
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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 page 17. 11 Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more ...when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 21. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that ...
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 page 17. 11 Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more ...when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 21. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that ...
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...User Guide. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your notebook is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your skin. 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 cannot use your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. If the air vents are starting your notebook for about changing ...
...User Guide. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your notebook is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your skin. 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 cannot use your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. If the air vents are starting your notebook for about changing ...
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When the checks are not responding. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again...
When the checks are not responding. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again...
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... in use . 17 Caps lock is turned off - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used . Caps lock is turned on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. A ■ LED off . ■ LED...; LED off . ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned off - The disc drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . ■ LED blinking -
... in use . 17 Caps lock is turned off - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used . Caps lock is turned on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. A ■ LED off . ■ LED...; LED off . ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned off - The disc drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . ■ LED blinking -
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...down, right, or left. This key can attach an external keyboard to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with... another key. Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down...
...down, right, or left. This key can attach an external keyboard to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with... another key. Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down...
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... User Guide. Display the power status box in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to close this system key... To... www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in an airplane. IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802...
... User Guide. Display the power status box in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to close this system key... To... www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in an airplane. IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802...
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... on page 19. 22 Move an object on the front of your notebook. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on the keyboard. For more information about an object on how to adjust the overall volume of the... speakers. -OR- CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. ...
... on page 19. 22 Move an object on the front of your notebook. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on the keyboard. For more information about an object on how to adjust the overall volume of the... speakers. -OR- CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. ...
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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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Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located 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... any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located 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... any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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...For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13... Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it clicks in one direction. If the module ...
...For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13... Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it clicks in one direction. If the module ...