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...your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. The replacement cord must be of their respective companies. 1 See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
...your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. The replacement cord must be of their respective companies. 1 See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
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...battery lock to the unlock position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of your notebook is on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...- Technical Support See the label on and is incorrectly replaced. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. All other countries....
...battery lock to the unlock position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of your notebook is on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...- Technical Support See the label on and is incorrectly replaced. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. All other countries....
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...K. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid ...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components ...
...K. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid ...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components ...
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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 notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your ...the DVD bracket. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the ...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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 notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your ...the DVD bracket. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the ...
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... as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. The hard drive is facing up, then remove... the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. in your notebook. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your online hardware guide...
... as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. The hard drive is facing up, then remove... the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. in your notebook. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your online hardware guide...
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...cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System ...Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the United States ...
...cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System ...Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the United States ...
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...screw hole is facing up . See your notebook over so the top is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Preventing ... brands and product names are ready to the fully opened position. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable....
...screw hole is facing up . See your notebook over so the top is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Preventing ... brands and product names are ready to the fully opened position. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable....
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... clip to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. The cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. All other components. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the... notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into the slot under the right end of your notebook. Be careful not to touch or damage any other brands ...
... clip to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. The cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. All other components. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the... notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into the slot under the right end of your notebook. Be careful not to touch or damage any other brands ...
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...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. All other countries. See your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Technical Support See the label on the... bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small ...
...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. All other countries. See your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Technical Support See the label on the... bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small ...
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...in the United States 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. Gateway and eMachines are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-...memory slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in the memory bay. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the module until it ...
...in the United States 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. Gateway and eMachines are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-...memory slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in the memory bay. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the module until it ...
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... electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the way. All other brands and...
... electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the way. All other brands and...
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.... 19 Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. 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. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the ...module out of Gateway, Inc. This module is held by a screw, ...
.... 19 Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. 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. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the ...module out of Gateway, Inc. This module is held by a screw, ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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Contents Chapter 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 area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
Contents Chapter 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 area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
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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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... Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and ... troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The label on your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, the ...
... Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and ... troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The label on your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, the ...
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www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3
www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3
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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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... a microphone into this jack. battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - notebook is on - The built-in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker ... off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 6 battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - notebook is off - notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . Headphone jack Plug ...
... a microphone into this jack. battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - notebook is on - The built-in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker ... off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 6 battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - notebook is off - notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . Headphone jack Plug ...
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... drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 24. 7 www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD ... the display on page 24. If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to your notebook on your lap. Do not use your notebook. If these slots. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device...
... drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 24. 7 www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD ... the display on page 24. If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to your notebook on your lap. Do not use your notebook. If these slots. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device...