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... only the inside your notebook are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. •...metal surface on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and ...
... only the inside your notebook are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. •...metal surface on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and ...
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... See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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 DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in...
... See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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 DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in...
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...for Customer Care Information. All other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry it up . 10 With a ...the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. 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 ...
...for Customer Care Information. All other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry it up . 10 With a ...the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. 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 ...
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...panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the notebook, insert the cable into their ... cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom 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. 13 Connect the...
...panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the notebook, insert the cable into their ... cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom 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. 13 Connect the...
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... hold components by their edges. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the memory module. For more information, see "Changing ... you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook. Tips ...
... hold components by their edges. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the memory module. For more information, see "Changing ... you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook. Tips ...
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... up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the memory bay. Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. ...Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted...
... up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the memory bay. Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. ...Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted...
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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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...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 into this jack. Insert a memory...devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 26. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital...
...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 into this jack. Insert a memory...devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 26. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital...
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... Includes the product model number. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. 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...
... Includes the product model number. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. 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...
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...your notebook and a device that the label side is closed. You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and ...Secure Digital™ cards. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc...
...your notebook and a device that the label side is closed. You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and ...Secure Digital™ cards. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc...
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...: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook supports hot-swapping. You do not need to remove the memory card. 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. Adding and removing...
...: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook supports hot-swapping. You do not need to remove the memory card. 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. Adding and removing...
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...Saving Changes and press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen... notebook on your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you may need additional space for extended periods, you are running more memory. The entire process will take several hours. If recalibration is not low, you see a startup screen, press F2. If the...
...Saving Changes and press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen... notebook on your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you may need additional space for extended periods, you are running more memory. The entire process will take several hours. If recalibration is not low, you see a startup screen, press F2. If the...
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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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... only when you should read and understand the information in any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your Gateway notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tools Required You need a small... cable, and network cable before opening the case. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical ...
... only when you should read and understand the information in any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your Gateway notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tools Required You need a small... cable, and network cable before opening the case. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical ...
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... 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs 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). 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your...
... 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs 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). 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your...
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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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...drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need.... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it into the empty memory slot. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. This module...
...drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need.... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it into the empty memory slot. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. This module...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break ... the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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 10 Turn your...
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break ... the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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 10 Turn your...