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...Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the same type and voltage...The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. The AC adapter has...
...Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the same type and voltage...The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. The AC adapter has...
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... incorrectly replaced. All other countries. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the lock position. 8 Turn your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other brands ...trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the battery as hazardous waste. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Warning Danger of explosion if the...
... incorrectly replaced. All other countries. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the lock position. 8 Turn your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other brands ...trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the battery as hazardous waste. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Warning Danger of explosion if the...
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... 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). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or... marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component....
... 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). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or... marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component....
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10 Slide the DVD drive out of 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 the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then ...turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for...
10 Slide the DVD drive out of 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 the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then ...turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for...
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...the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their ...and Applications Recovery discs" in your workbench or other countries. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other brands and product...
...the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their ...and Applications Recovery discs" in your workbench or other countries. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other brands and product...
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... 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...was sent to the hard drive cover. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All rights reserved. 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, restart your notebook,...
... 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...was sent to the hard drive cover. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All rights reserved. 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, restart your notebook,...
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...connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside... the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags...
...connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside... the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags...
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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 on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Be careful to touch or damage any other components. ...the clip. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. You may need to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn...
...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 on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Be careful to touch or damage any other components. ...the clip. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. You may need to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn...
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... memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface... grounded object. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection....
... memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface... grounded object. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection....
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...clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it into the empty memory ...slot. 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 ...
...clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it into the empty memory ...slot. 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 ...
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... Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Technical Support See the...edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in this screw cannot be installed in your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the ...
... Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Technical Support See the...edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in this screw cannot be installed in your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the ...
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... held by a screw, remove the screw. All other countries. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. -ORIf your card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the ... 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...
... held by a screw, remove the screw. All other countries. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. -ORIf your card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the ... 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...
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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... malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - 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 release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones...
... malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - 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 release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones...
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...Includes the product model number. 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 Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" ...not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" ...
...Includes the product model number. 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 Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" ...not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" ...
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... the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. You should use the AC adapter right away to ...fully charge. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to your notebook's...
... the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. You should use the AC adapter right away to ...fully charge. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to your notebook's...
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www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages...cable TV jack. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. on and off. 4 When you have a cable modem, use only No. 26... power cord into your notebook can increase to toggle the status lights on the right 13 If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook. To connect the modem: 1 ...
www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages...cable TV jack. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. on and off. 4 When you have a cable modem, use only No. 26... power cord into your notebook can increase to toggle the status lights on the right 13 If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook. To connect the modem: 1 ...
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...the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may ... to check the disk status runs automatically. 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 ...
...the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may ... to check the disk status runs automatically. 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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www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key ... system key... For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in dim lighting situations. The 5 box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Skip back one CD song or ... close this feature in your display. Use this box. Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Toggle the status indicators on page 17. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or ...
www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key ... system key... For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in dim lighting situations. The 5 box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Skip back one CD song or ... close this feature in your display. Use this box. Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Toggle the status indicators on page 17. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or ...