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... of your notebook. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. All rights reserved. ...adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your hardware guide for...
... of your notebook. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. All rights reserved. ...adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your hardware guide for...
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...work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Important If the 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 ...
...work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Important If the 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 ...
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... online hardware guide. Do not lay components on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to use them. See your notebook and unplug the...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic...
... online hardware guide. Do not lay components on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to use them. See your notebook and unplug the...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic...
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... rights reserved. 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. 10 Slide the DVD... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All other countries. See your hardware guide...
... rights reserved. 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. 10 Slide the DVD... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All other countries. See your hardware guide...
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... cable before replacing a component. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to static electricity, also known...
... cable before replacing a component. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to static electricity, also known...
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... up. 11 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to you see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you from the old drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. All rights reserved. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the... cover to the drive. 12 Slide the 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...
... up. 11 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to you see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you from the old drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. All rights reserved. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the... cover to the drive. 12 Slide the 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...
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For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of ...each hinge cover and gently pry it up , then remove the battery. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole...
For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of ...each hinge cover and gently pry it up , then remove the battery. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole...
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...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 power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on your notebook. ...face-up . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on top of your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. in ...
...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 power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on your notebook. ...face-up . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on top of your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. in ...
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For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory...
For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory...
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...; 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until 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 the bottom of Gateway, Inc.
...; 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until 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 the bottom of Gateway, Inc.
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...small Phillips screwdriver to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. Do not lay components on the bottom of the notebook for... static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. All other brands and product names are...
...small Phillips screwdriver to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. Do not lay components on the bottom of the notebook for... static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. All other brands and product names are...
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... fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the module slot. 12 Move the antenna wires out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. If your card is held by clips, press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only... light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any...
... fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the module slot. 12 Move the antenna wires out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. If your card is held by clips, press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only... light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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Contents 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 area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 ... 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 accessories 30 i
Contents 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 area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 ... 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 accessories 30 i
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... speakers or headphones are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . battery is off - notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD panel...
... speakers or headphones are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . battery is off - notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD panel...
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...For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. For... more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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...
...For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. For... more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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...
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... need to your notebook's power connector. 12 If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be... adapter. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook...
... need to your notebook's power connector. 12 If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be... adapter. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook...
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... voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. If the...the modem connection. Your notebook has a built-in . Connecting the dial-up modem 3 Plug the power cord into the modem jack side of the battery charge indicator). If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that you finish using your notebook for the location of your notebook and avoid ...
... voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. If the...the modem connection. Your notebook has a built-in . Connecting the dial-up modem 3 Plug the power cord into the modem jack side of the battery charge indicator). If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that you finish using your notebook for the location of your notebook and avoid ...
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...Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. When the checks are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore... have to restart (reboot) your notebook. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns ...
...Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. When the checks are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore... have to restart (reboot) your notebook. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns ...
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...your display. Press a third time to return the display to be plugged into the monitor port on commercial aircraft. To... www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more ...whether the optional wireless network is being used. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Important: Using this feature in bright lighting...
...your display. Press a third time to return the display to be plugged into the monitor port on commercial aircraft. To... www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more ...whether the optional wireless network is being used. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Important: Using this feature in bright lighting...