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... components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of... up, then remove the battery. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in your online hardware guide. in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal...
... components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of... up, then remove the battery. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in your online hardware guide. in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal...
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... See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices...
... See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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...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 ... 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 ...
...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 ... 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 ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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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 keyboard • 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 keyboard • 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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... so air vents are not obstructed. If these slots. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to... examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this slot. If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description...
... so air vents are not obstructed. If these slots. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to... examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this slot. If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description...
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... front of multimedia features. DVD drive Combination DVD/CD-RW drive Multi-format double layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive Use your drive for one of the following drive types. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording music and data to DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or double layer DVD+R discs. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one...
... front of multimedia features. DVD drive Combination DVD/CD-RW drive Multi-format double layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive Use your drive for one of the following drive types. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording music and data to DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or double layer DVD+R discs. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one...
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...place a single-sided disc in the tray with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera... to your notebook. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards your notebook and a device that the label side... 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 play is facing up.
...place a single-sided disc in the tray with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera... to your notebook. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards your notebook and a device that the label side... 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 play is facing up.
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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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...Turn your notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the ... the bottom is keyed so it clicks in one direction. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree ...
...Turn your notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the ... the bottom is keyed so it clicks in one direction. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree ...
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... 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. 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... over so the top is marked with a K. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it .
... 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. 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... over so the top is marked with a K. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it .
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... slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 17 Replace the keyboard screw. 18 Insert the battery, then turn on your notebook. 37 www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert...
... slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 17 Replace the keyboard screw. 18 Insert the battery, then turn on your notebook. 37 www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert...
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...the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location. www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of a CD or DVD drive. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. 55 To prevent exposure ... computer equipped with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this manual may result in these components are classified as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of ...
...the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location. www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of a CD or DVD drive. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. 55 To prevent exposure ... computer equipped with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this manual may result in these components are classified as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of ...
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.... For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time. in newer publication editions. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are reserved. Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is believed to...
.... For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time. in newer publication editions. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are reserved. Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is believed to...
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...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 cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up ...drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive...
...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 cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up ...drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive...
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... folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 30 installing battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card...
... folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 30 installing battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... tips 146 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 147 Safety guidelines 148 First steps 148 Troubleshooting 148 Audio 148 Battery 148 CD drives 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154 Media Center 155 Memory 157 Memory card reader 157 Modem (cable or DSL...
www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... tips 146 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 147 Safety guidelines 148 First steps 148 Troubleshooting 148 Audio 148 Battery 148 CD drives 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154 Media Center 155 Memory 157 Memory card reader 157 Modem (cable or DSL...
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... and delete the information just as a CD or DVD drive. A notebook almost always has more drives such as you would reorganize and throw away information in the Search box, then click the arrow. Hard drives Diskette Disc drive drive 14 You can organize your files and programs to ...Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using speech recognition The tablet PC is designed to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for keyboard...
... and delete the information just as a CD or DVD drive. A notebook almost always has more drives such as you would reorganize and throw away information in the Search box, then click the arrow. Hard drives Diskette Disc drive drive 14 You can organize your files and programs to ...Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using speech recognition The tablet PC is designed to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for keyboard...
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... in a safe place for installation. www.gateway.com Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your notebook, then insert the drivers and applications recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. To recover specific drivers and software...
... in a safe place for installation. www.gateway.com Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your notebook, then insert the drivers and applications recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. To recover specific drivers and software...
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... Player: 1 Make sure that the volume is similar to play DVDs using Windows Media Player, and you do not have a DVD drive and would like to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Important To watch DVDs. Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc You...
... Player: 1 Make sure that the volume is similar to play DVDs using Windows Media Player, and you do not have a DVD drive and would like to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Important To watch DVDs. Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc You...