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... The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter:... indicator turns on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 See your notebook's power connector. in . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . Important If the battery...
... The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter:... indicator turns on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 See your notebook's power connector. in . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . Important If the battery...
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...then slide the battery out of the notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook. OR If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or ... device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 All rights reserved. Replacing the Battery Tips...
...then slide the battery out of the notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook. OR If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or ... device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 All rights reserved. Replacing the Battery Tips...
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..., remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. Screw Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded connection. •...; Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these ...
..., remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. Screw Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded connection. •...; Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these ...
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... Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 ... 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD ...
... Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 ... 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD ...
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...or other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of recovery discs or ...create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Screws Technical Support See the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and...
...or other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of recovery discs or ...create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Screws Technical Support See the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and...
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...to you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed.... 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the ...
...to you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed.... 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the ...
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...the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts..., turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all ...
...the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts..., turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all ...
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.... Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining ...tabs into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clip. Important The keyboard cable is...
.... Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining ...tabs into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clip. Important The keyboard cable is...
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...• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. All rights reserved.... screwdriver to use them. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
...• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. All rights reserved.... screwdriver to use them. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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...into the empty memory slot. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or... 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17...
...into the empty memory slot. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or... 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17...
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... on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook may be installed in this screw cannot be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. See ...the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components ...
... on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook may be installed in this screw cannot be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. See ...the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components ...
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... to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn... on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the module until it can only be inserted in the United States and...
... to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn... on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the module until it can only be inserted in the United States and...
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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.... Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes only. Accessing the online User Guide ... ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 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:...
.... Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes only. Accessing the online User Guide ... ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 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:...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 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. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system.
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 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. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system.
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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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...battery charge is off. Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 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 Component Icon Speakers LCD... in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 6 battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is on - The built-in . Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is charging. ■ LED...
...battery charge is off. Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 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 Component Icon Speakers LCD... in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 6 battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is on - The built-in . Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is charging. ■ LED...
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www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-...Using the DVD drive" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in "Identifying drive types" on a television in the online User Guide. Warning: Do not work for...
www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-...Using the DVD drive" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in "Identifying drive types" on a television in the online User Guide. Warning: Do not work for...