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...Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other grounded object. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory... at most electronics stores) and attach it in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always...
...Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other grounded object. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory... at most electronics stores) and attach it in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always...
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10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines ...
10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines ...
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...Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such... the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your hardware guide for ...
...Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such... the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your hardware guide for ...
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... keyboard should be damaged when you try to press down until it is facing 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... modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 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...
... keyboard should be damaged when you try to press down until it is facing 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... modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 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...
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...cable. See your notebook. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic ...static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on...
...cable. See your notebook. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic ...static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on...
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...hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be...or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 8 If you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the...
...hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be...or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 8 If you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the...
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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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.... For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 13. 8 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...
.... For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 13. 8 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...
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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 the battery. Includes the ...bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. Slide to release the battery. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. For more information...
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 the battery. Includes the ...bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. Slide to release the battery. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. For more information...
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...opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up . Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. You can... Press the eject button on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up and ...
...opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up . Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. You can... Press the eject button on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up and ...
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... the outer edge of the card is running. This slot accepts one Type II card. If your notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you restart your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, ... for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. 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 ...
... the outer edge of the card is running. This slot accepts one Type II card. If your notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you restart your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, ... for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. 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 ...
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...capacity carrying cases if you need to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32 for accessories or supplies. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the...ENTER. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. You should , try adding more memory. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to recalibrate your notebook. 2 As soon as multimedia games or graphics ...
...capacity carrying cases if you need to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32 for accessories or supplies. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the...ENTER. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. You should , try adding more memory. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to recalibrate your notebook. 2 As soon as multimedia games or graphics ...
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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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...or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Tools... called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Avoid touching the edge connectors. The modules are ready to use them. Warning To prevent risk of your notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid...
...or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Tools... called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Avoid touching the edge connectors. The modules are ready to use them. Warning To prevent risk of your notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid...
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... located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending... cannot be captive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
... located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending... cannot be captive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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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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... 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one... see "Changing batteries" on your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it into the empty memory slot. This module is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the ...
... 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one... see "Changing batteries" on your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it into the empty memory slot. This module is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the ...
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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 removed). Screw Screw Screw 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
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 removed). Screw Screw Screw 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