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...; Always hold components by their edges. Before working with a K. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your online hardware guide. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer...
...; Always hold components by their edges. Before working with a K. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your online hardware guide. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer...
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...respective companies. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert... 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. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket.
...respective companies. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert... 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. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket.
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...memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is facing up. 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver...
...memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is facing up. 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver...
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.... The cover is fully moved toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-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... into the slot under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it clicks...
.... The cover is fully moved toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-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... into the slot under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it clicks...
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... the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to use them. Gateway and ...sensitive components in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with a K. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable...
... the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to use them. Gateway and ...sensitive components in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with a K. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable...
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..., gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the ...or replacement module at each end of the module until it can only be inserted in the memory bay. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. This module is keyed so it clicks in the United States and...
..., gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the ...or replacement module at each end of the module until it can only be inserted in the memory bay. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. This module is keyed so it clicks in the United States and...
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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 ...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 ...
...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 ...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 ...
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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 ...; Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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 ...; Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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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...Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 13. 8 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital...
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...Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 13. 8 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital...
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... hard drive kit" on page 32. Install a memory module into AC power. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. 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 unlock...
... hard drive kit" on page 32. Install a memory module into AC power. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. 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 unlock...
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...press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place. 3 Push the tray in until it is facing up . Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. 25 Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1... the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to transfer data between your notebook and a device that the label...
...press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place. 3 Push the tray in until it is facing up . Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. 25 Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1... the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to transfer data between your notebook and a device that the label...
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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. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you restart your... To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your memory card reader until the outer edge of the card is running. You do not need to remove the memory card. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not ...
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. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you restart your... To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your memory card reader until the outer edge of the card is running. You do not need to remove the memory card. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not ...
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...you can swap batteries when necessary. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need additional space for extended periods, you must ... soon as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of the battery gauge. The entire process will take several hours. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. See "Changing batteries" on page 32 for ...
...you can swap batteries when necessary. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need additional space for extended periods, you must ... soon as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of the battery gauge. The entire process will take several hours. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. See "Changing batteries" on page 32 for ...
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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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...bare metal part of electric shock, do not insert any slot. The modules are ready to use them. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your notebook. Warning To prevent risk ...before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...
...bare metal part of electric shock, do not insert any slot. The modules are ready to use them. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your notebook. Warning To prevent risk ...before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...
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... information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 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. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw...
... information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 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. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw...
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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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...degree angle and slide it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with the tab in one direction. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it can ... does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then...
...degree angle and slide it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with the tab in one direction. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it can ... does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then...
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... the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. 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 captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed).
... the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. 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 captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed).