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... cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in ... empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside...
... cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in ... empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside...
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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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...
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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...
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... remove the two hinge cover screws and put them in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components,...To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of their edges. Before working with a K. 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 as ...
... remove the two hinge cover screws and put them in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components,...To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of their edges. Before working with a K. 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 as ...
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... insert the cable into the slot under the right end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on top of your notebook. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new... keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down until it is almost face-up . 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory ...
... insert the cable into the slot under the right end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on top of your notebook. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new... keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down until it is almost face-up . 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory ...
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... so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom .... Technical Support See the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 ...
... so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom .... Technical Support See the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 ...
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... in one direction. 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 memory module out of the slot. Technical Support See the label on your hardware... guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then...
... in one direction. 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 memory module out of the slot. Technical Support See the label on your hardware... guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then...
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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 43 Appendix A: ...
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 43 Appendix A: ...
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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 and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network • 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 and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network • 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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... Secure Digital™ cards. The other end of the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. Plug a modem cable into this jack. 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 Description...
... Secure Digital™ cards. The other end of the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. Plug a modem cable into this jack. 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 Description...
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... 10 Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing... batteries" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. 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 Description Battery latch ...
... 10 Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing... batteries" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. 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 Description Battery latch ...
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...To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards the notebook. 25 Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place. 3 ... to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook and a device that the label side is facing up. 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 tray completely open. ...
...To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards the notebook. 25 Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place. 3 ... to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook and a device that the label side is facing up. 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 tray completely open. ...
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... notebook. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into the 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 drive letter (for further information. You do ...not need to remove the memory card. If your notebook is flush with the side of the notebook. If you ...
... notebook. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into the 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 drive letter (for further information. You do ...not need to remove the memory card. If your notebook is flush with the side of the notebook. If you ...
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...printing large documents. Laser printers and cartridges are slower than inkjet printers when you can attach almost any type of memory. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for accessories or supplies. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for more expensive, but... space for extended periods, you may want to another computer. 30 Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you run your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories...
...printing large documents. Laser printers and cartridges are slower than inkjet printers when you can attach almost any type of memory. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for accessories or supplies. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for more expensive, but... space for extended periods, you may want to another computer. 30 Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you run your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard 31
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard 31
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... 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..... ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to replace memory. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...
... 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..... ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to replace memory. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...
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Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K.
Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K.
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
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... the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it can replace it into the empty...replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it with a similar drive obtained from...
... the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it can replace it into the empty...replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it with a similar drive obtained from...
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Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Keyboard screw Captive screw Captive screw 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. 7 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in a safe place. Screw 36
Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Keyboard screw Captive screw Captive screw 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. 7 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in a safe place. Screw 36