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... user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of your notebook's power connector. All rights reserved. in . Warning Do not attempt to your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Power indicator If the power indicator...
... user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of your notebook's power connector. All rights reserved. in . Warning Do not attempt to your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Power indicator If the power indicator...
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... battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlock position. 5 Slide the battery...
... battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlock position. 5 Slide the battery...
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..., then remove the battery. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of their edges. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other grounded object. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws...
..., then remove the battery. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of their edges. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other grounded object. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws...
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... antistatic bags only when you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive...
... antistatic bags only when you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive...
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... new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen...
... new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen...
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... 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 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 Turn on your Gateway notebook...
... 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 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 Turn on your Gateway notebook...
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... insert it into place. -OR- Technical Support See the label on 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. All other countries. Screw 11 Hold the new module at each side of the module until it can only be inserted in...
... insert it into place. -OR- Technical Support See the label on 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. All other countries. Screw 11 Hold the new module at each side of the module until it can only be inserted in...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... 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 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 a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
... 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 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 a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
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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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... ordered, and location. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The User Guide is for assistance. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number...
... ordered, and location. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The User Guide is for assistance. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number...
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... not use your notebook on your lap. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in the online User Guide. 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 drive. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device, such...
... not use your notebook on your lap. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in the online User Guide. 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 drive. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device, such...
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... more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Inform you when a drive 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 21. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been...
... more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Inform you when a drive 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 21. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been...
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... AC adapter to be damaged. The battery was shipped to fully charge. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to your notebook's battery. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6 for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook on and off. 12 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts...
... AC adapter to be damaged. The battery was shipped to fully charge. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to your notebook's battery. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6 for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook on and off. 12 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts...
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... Standby mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in the online User Guide. While in the online User Guide. If your notebook. 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 are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your notebook is in Windows to harm your notebook on your notebook...
... Standby mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in the online User Guide. While in the online User Guide. If your notebook. 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 are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your notebook is in Windows to harm your notebook on your notebook...
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... open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). For more about the function key actions. Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in combination with another key. Press this key to open help assistants in Windows. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down your notebook using a USB port. You do not need...
... open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). For more about the function key actions. Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in combination with another key. Press this key to open help assistants in Windows. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down your notebook using a USB port. You do not need...
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... key... Enter Standby mode. Toggle your notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your online User Guide. Press the key combination again to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Press FN+ 1 to turn on or off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with a colored system key to type numbers...
... key... Enter Standby mode. Toggle your notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your online User Guide. Press the key combination again to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Press FN+ 1 to turn on or off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with a colored system key to type numbers...
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... For instructions on how to the appropriate part of your notebook. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to adjust the overall volume of the screen. Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the screen. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■...
... For instructions on how to the appropriate part of your notebook. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to adjust the overall volume of the screen. Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the screen. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■...
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... changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 14 Caps Lock indicator 17 cards inserting memory card 25 inserting PC Card 26 memory card slot 8 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 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...
... changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 14 Caps Lock indicator 17 cards inserting memory card 25 inserting PC Card 26 memory card slot 8 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 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...
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...6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless...
...6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless...
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... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...