8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook. in . Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet...
... does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook. in . Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet...
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...safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,... 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 any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available...
...safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,... 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 any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available...
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... electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags...
... electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... Tricks The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the ...the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Do not lay components on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding ...
... Tricks The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the ...the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Do not lay components on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding ...
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...Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags ... See the label on the bottom of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module...
...Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags ... See the label on the bottom of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module...
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... are ready to replace the wireless network module. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Locating...
... are ready to replace the wireless network module. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Locating...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... 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 13 Connecting the dial...
... 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 13 Connecting the dial...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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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 • Using the...
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 • Using the...
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Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" in the online User Guide. 9 www.gateway.com Back Identifying features Power connector Monitor port Component Power connector Monitor port Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" in the online User Guide. 9 www.gateway.com Back Identifying features Power connector Monitor port Component Power connector Monitor port Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
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... blue after being charged for the battery to be recalibrated. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to toggle the status lights on and off. 12 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the battery charge indicator). For information on recalibrating the...
... blue after being charged for the battery to be recalibrated. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to toggle the status lights on and off. 12 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the battery charge indicator). For information on recalibrating the...
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... battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook on battery power for more information about using it starts and you can swap batteries when necessary. The entire process will take several hours. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. You should...
... battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook on battery power for more information about using it starts and you can swap batteries when necessary. The entire process will take several hours. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. You should...
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...part of your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. The components inside of your Gateway notebook. The modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Important... surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32
...part of your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. The components inside of your Gateway notebook. The modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Important... surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32
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... 32. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable..., then turn your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your Gateway notebook...
... 32. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable..., then turn your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your Gateway notebook...
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... also need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on page 32. 5 Turn off your notebook. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove... any data you can replace your hard drive has failed and you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may also send you a set of...
... also need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on page 32. 5 Turn off your notebook. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove... any data you can replace your hard drive has failed and you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may also send you a set of...
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...obtained from the old drive. If your keyboard becomes damaged, you printed in Step 2 for instructions on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard:...holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the cover to replace the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard...
...obtained from the old drive. If your keyboard becomes damaged, you printed in Step 2 for instructions on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard:...holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the cover to replace the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 12 connector 9 accessories purchasing 29 safety precautions 49 application key 18 arrow keys 18 audio adjusting volume 20 back button 20 headphone jack 6 microphone ... case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections...
Index A AC adapter connecting 12 connector 9 accessories purchasing 29 safety precautions 49 application key 18 arrow keys 18 audio adjusting volume 20 back button 20 headphone jack 6 microphone ... case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections...
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...cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19 navigation 18 numeric keypad 19...O opening files 22 folders 22 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 22 shortcut menu 22 P PC Card adding 26 eject button 26 inserting 26 installing 26 removing 26 slot 26 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 25 pointer identifying 21 moving 21 power AC adapter 12 battery 27, 29 button 11, 19 connector...
...cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19 navigation 18 numeric keypad 19...O opening files 22 folders 22 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 22 shortcut menu 22 P PC Card adding 26 eject button 26 inserting 26 installing 26 removing 26 slot 26 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 25 pointer identifying 21 moving 21 power AC adapter 12 battery 27, 29 button 11, 19 connector...
8511179 - Back of Setup Poster
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...battery compartment until it in for at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 4 START THE NOTEBOOK. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Battery Indicator Power Indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Speaker S-video (optional) Ventilation fan Caution: ...RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Then lock it clicks. Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET. (optional) Connect the phone cord (included) to complete Windows setup...
...battery compartment until it in for at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 4 START THE NOTEBOOK. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Battery Indicator Power Indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Speaker S-video (optional) Ventilation fan Caution: ...RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Then lock it clicks. Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET. (optional) Connect the phone cord (included) to complete Windows setup...