8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. All other countries. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. in your online hardware guide. ESD...
... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. All other countries. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. in your online hardware guide. ESD...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... 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 your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD 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 the battery 29 Ordering...
... 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 your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD 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 the battery 29 Ordering...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... of Gateway notebook. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 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 technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number...
... of Gateway notebook. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 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 technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number...
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... more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 18. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Provides all the features of a mouse. Inform you when a drive is used. Provides all the...
... more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 18. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Provides all the features of a mouse. Inform you when a drive is used. Provides all the...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to perform specific actions. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a line, up , down your notebook using a USB port. This key can attach an external keyboard to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to connect a USB keyboard. Many of keys. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key...
... keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to perform specific actions. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a line, up , down your notebook using a USB port. This key can attach an external keyboard to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to connect a USB keyboard. Many of keys. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key...
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... folder. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -OR- CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Do this... This action is called right-clicking. Quickly press and release the right button once...
... folder. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -OR- CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Do this... This action is called right-clicking. Quickly press and release the right button once...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 14 Caps Lock indicator 17 cards inserting memory card 25 inserting PC Card 26 memory card slot 8 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive...
... changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 14 Caps Lock indicator 17 cards inserting memory card 25 inserting PC Card 26 memory card slot 8 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive...
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...6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless...
...6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless...
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... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
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... network computers ■ Print documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders If you can access them back on ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you want to everyone on your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your notebook and access a favorite Internet...
... network computers ■ Print documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders If you can access them back on ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you want to everyone on your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your notebook and access a favorite Internet...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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... more information about using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Scheduled Task Wizard opens. 3 Click Next, then click the task or program you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your...
... more information about using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Scheduled Task Wizard opens. 3 Click Next, then click the task or program you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your...
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... damaged. CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 164. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you start your hard drive is not...
... damaged. CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 164. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you start your hard drive is not...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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... try to access the drive again. Tips & Tricks For more information about removing your hard drive, see the hardware guide. The secondary hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the drive into the drive bay. For the location of your notebook has...
... try to access the drive again. Tips & Tricks For more information about removing your hard drive, see the hardware guide. The secondary hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the drive into the drive bay. For the location of your notebook has...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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...; Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. DVDs recorded with the Media Center can . The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. For more information review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. An interlaced video display device will likely be played on other half of the video image with the even lines. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156...
...; Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. DVDs recorded with the Media Center can . The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. For more information review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. An interlaced video display device will likely be played on other half of the video image with the even lines. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156...
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.... If your notebook. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Control Panel is failing. You see the poster or hardware guide. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips & Tricks For the location of your modem jack, see the port replicator user guide. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. You...
.... If your notebook. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Control Panel is failing. You see the poster or hardware guide. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips & Tricks For the location of your modem jack, see the port replicator user guide. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. You...
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.... CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that all computers on the notebook. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the network cable is working to the computers, make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you assigned...
.... CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that all computers on the notebook. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the network cable is working to the computers, make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you assigned...
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... is connected securely to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the power cable is online. Many printers have selected it on connecting the AC power adapter, see the hardware guide. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Your notebook is on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. The printer is not working correctly. Printer Help and Support For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on recalibrating your notebook is connected correctly...
... is connected securely to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the power cable is online. Many printers have selected it on connecting the AC power adapter, see the hardware guide. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Your notebook is on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. The printer is not working correctly. Printer Help and Support For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on recalibrating your notebook is connected correctly...
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... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
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... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...
... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...