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...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 a bare metal part of your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your ...workbench or other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard...
...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 a bare metal part of your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your ...workbench or other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard...
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... replace any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom 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 hardware guide for Customer Care... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of their respective companies. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing...
... replace any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom 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 hardware guide for Customer Care... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of their respective companies. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing...
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... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of their antistatic bags only when ... the bay covers. 8 If your notebook are ready to replace the keyboard. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Do not lay components on the outside...
... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of their antistatic bags only when ... the bay covers. 8 If your notebook are ready to replace the keyboard. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Do not lay components on the outside...
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... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Press down until it is almost face-up . ...17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the cover in place. The cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other ...
... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Press down until it is almost face-up . ...17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the cover in place. The cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other ...
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...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. See your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your ...cable. All rights reserved. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear...
...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. See your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your ...cable. All rights reserved. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear...
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... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in one direction. This module is keyed so it clicks in the memory bay. Technical Support See the... the module lines up with the tab 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...
... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in one direction. This module is keyed so it clicks in the memory bay. Technical Support See the... the module lines up with the tab 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...
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... 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 ...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 ...
... 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 ...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 ...
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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...
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...
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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 Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad...
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 Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad...
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... an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard...a PC Card" on page 25. The other end of the cable can be plugged into this slot. 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 PC Card slot...
... an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard...a PC Card" on page 25. The other end of the cable can be plugged into this slot. 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 PC Card slot...
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.... For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 21. Provides all the features of a mouse. 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 or off. You can also configure the power button...
.... For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 21. Provides all the features of a mouse. 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 or off. You can also configure the power button...
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...power modes" in the online User Guide. While in Windows to harm your skin. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for some reason you are not obstructed. If the air vents are blocked, the... button for the first time, follow the on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you cannot use the notebook on your notebook. To turn off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Do not use the...
...power modes" in the online User Guide. While in Windows to harm your skin. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for some reason you are not obstructed. If the air vents are blocked, the... button for the first time, follow the on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you cannot use the notebook on your notebook. To turn off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Do not use the...
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If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. When the checks are ... more than 10 seconds. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 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 off , wait...
If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. When the checks are ... more than 10 seconds. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 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 off , wait...
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The disc drive is not in use . ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless radio is turned off - ... on - The hard drive is turned off . ■ LED on - The disc drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in use . ■ LED off - Wireless network Caps lock Hard drive Disc drive Num lock Indicator Icon Wireless network (optional) Caps lock A Num lock...
The disc drive is not in use . ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless radio is turned off - ... on - The hard drive is turned off . ■ LED on - The disc drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in use . ■ LED off - Wireless network Caps lock Hard drive Disc drive Num lock Indicator Icon Wireless network (optional) Caps lock A Num lock...
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... a specific action. See the program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 19. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. Many of keys. Each program uses...
... a specific action. See the program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 19. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. Many of keys. Each program uses...
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... Power-Saving Settings" in an airplane. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Display the power status box in dim lighting situations. 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 information, see Viewing the display on...
... Power-Saving Settings" in an airplane. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Display the power status box in dim lighting situations. 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 information, see Viewing the display on...
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...Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of the speakers. -OR- Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press ...action is called double-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. For more information about an object on the keyboard. Quickly press and release the left button and hold it . This action is called right-clicking. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For ...
...Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of the speakers. -OR- Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press ...action is called double-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. For more information about an object on the keyboard. Quickly press and release the left button and hold it . This action is called right-clicking. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For ...
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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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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. 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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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. 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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is keyed so it can replace it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. This module is empty. 2 Follow the ... 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 clicks 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...
If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is keyed so it can replace it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. This module is empty. 2 Follow the ... 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 clicks 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...