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... the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to...
... the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to...
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... 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. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard...
... 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. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard...
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..."Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide ...Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such...
..."Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide ...Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such...
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... 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 over so the bottom is correctly oriented if it clicks in the United States...the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new ...
... 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 over so the bottom is correctly oriented if it clicks in the United States...the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new ...
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...; Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 See your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are extremely sensitive ...notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway...
...; Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 See your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are extremely sensitive ...notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway...
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... direction. See your hardware guide for your notebook. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory...
... direction. See your hardware guide for your notebook. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory...
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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 Keyboard...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 Keyboard...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 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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...IEEE 1394 port. 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 jack. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 13. 8 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more ...
...IEEE 1394 port. 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 jack. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 13. 8 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more ...
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... see "Changing batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 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 ...
... see "Changing batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 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 ...
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... from a digital camera to your notebook. 25 Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD... [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a device that the label side is facing up and...
... from a digital camera to your notebook. 25 Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD... [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a device that the label side is facing up and...
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... Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge 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...
... Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge 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...
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...battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may need additional space for accessories or supplies. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open... If your battery. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you can swap ...
...battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may need additional space for accessories or supplies. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open... If your battery. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you can swap ...
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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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... available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it ...
... available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it ...
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... the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your model, not all peripheral ... and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Depending 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...
... the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your model, not all peripheral ... and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Depending 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...
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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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... remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and... slide it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14...
... remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and... slide it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14...
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...a safe place. 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 removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is ...facing up. 36 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 safe place. 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 removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is ...facing up. 36 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...