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...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of your notebook and unplug the AC...
...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of your notebook and unplug the AC...
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...trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 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 the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices ...
...trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 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 the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices ...
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...a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them . Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. All rights reserved. in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your...the edge connectors. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside...
...a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them . Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. All rights reserved. in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your...the edge connectors. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside...
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...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard 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.... All rights reserved. The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. 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 lies keys-down on the front of your hardware...
...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard 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.... All rights reserved. The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. 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 lies keys-down on the front of your hardware...
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... use them. in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other countries. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
... use them. in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other countries. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
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... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Replacing the ...trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the ...
... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Replacing the ...trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the ...
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... 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 ...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 ...
... 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 ...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 ...
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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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... 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...
... 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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Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem,... information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 14. Plug a modem cable into this slot. 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...
Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem,... information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 14. Plug a modem cable into this slot. 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...
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... Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 17. 11 For more...
... Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 17. 11 For more...
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www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar ... . To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your...
www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar ... . To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your...
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... off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook turns off: 1. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program...4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2.
... off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook turns off: 1. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program...4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2.
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...is turned on - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on . 1 ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off - Wireless network Caps lock Hard drive Disc drive Num lock Indicator ...Wireless network (optional) Caps lock Num lock Disc drive Hard drive Icon Description ■ LED on . www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is in...
...is turned on - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on . 1 ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off - Wireless network Caps lock Hard drive Disc drive Num lock Indicator ...Wireless network (optional) Caps lock Num lock Disc drive Hard drive Icon Description ■ LED on . www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is in...
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... actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in Windows. You do not need to shut down the page, to the... E (Explorer utility). Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, ...
... actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in Windows. You do not need to shut down the page, to the... E (Explorer utility). Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, ...
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... power button to perform a specific action. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to leave Standby mode. The box...
... power button to perform a specific action. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to leave Standby mode. The box...
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... "Adjusting the Volume" in rapid succession. Position the pointer over the object. Move an object on the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Press the left button twice in the online User Guide. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called double... ■ If you want it down, then use the volume control to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Select an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the left button and hold it . Use the mute and volume control buttons on ...
... "Adjusting the Volume" in rapid succession. Position the pointer over the object. Move an object on the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Press the left button twice in the online User Guide. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called double... ■ If you want it down, then use the volume control to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Select an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the left button and hold it . Use the mute and volume control buttons on ...
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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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... may be removed). 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 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not... with a K. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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.
... may be removed). 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 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not... with a K. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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.
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... 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 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it with the tab in the... memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction...
... 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 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it with the tab in the... memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction...