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... your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of their edges. in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United...
... your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of their edges. in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United...
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... all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or...
... all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or...
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... of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to the fully opened position. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety...
... of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to the fully opened position. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety...
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.... Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags...
.... Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags...
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8 If you 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... the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in the memory bay. Replacing the Memory ...
8 If you 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... the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in the memory bay. Replacing the Memory ...
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... 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 Protecting from ...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 accessories 30 i
... 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 Protecting from ...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 accessories 30 i
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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: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 45 Important safety information 46 Regulatory...
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: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 45 Important safety information 46 Regulatory...
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... Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • 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...
... Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • 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...
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The other end of the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 14. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, ...as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 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...
The other end of the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 14. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, ...as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 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...
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...the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse...respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again.
...the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse...respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it on again.
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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. 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. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33
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. 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. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33
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... the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 12 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook ... batteries" on page 32. 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 notebook over . 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. www...
... the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 12 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook ... batteries" on page 32. 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 notebook over . 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. www...
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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 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.
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Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 10 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. ... into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 8. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the five captive screws. 14 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your...
Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 10 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. ... into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 8. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the five captive screws. 14 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your...
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... cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive...
... cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive...
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... it in a safe place. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up. 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe...
... it in a safe place. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up. 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the black clip to touch or damage any other components. Keyboard connector clip Installing the keyboard Important The keyboard ...keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is not twisted. Be careful not to lock the connector in place. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the front of the notebook and remove...
www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the black clip to touch or damage any other components. Keyboard connector clip Installing the keyboard Important The keyboard ...keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is not twisted. Be careful not to lock the connector in place. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the front of the notebook and remove...
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...removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 30 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 modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard...camera 8 DSL modem 8, 14 Ethernet 8, 14 external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB ...
...removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 30 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 modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard...camera 8 DSL modem 8, 14 Ethernet 8, 14 external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB ...
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...26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 arrow 18 58 www.gateway.com battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 18, 19 function 18 LCD ... 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 30 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 ...
...26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 arrow 18 58 www.gateway.com battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 18, 19 function 18 LCD ... 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 30 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 ...