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... For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of their edges.... over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn ...
... For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of their edges.... over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn ...
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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 ... Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
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 ... Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
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...Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to use them . Before working with a K. ...electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Do not lay components on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it...
...Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to use them . Before working with a K. ...electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Do not lay components on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it...
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... cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the front edge of the keyboard into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest....down on the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on your notebook with the space bar away from you so it toward the ...
... cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the front edge of the keyboard into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest....down on the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on your notebook with the space bar away from you so it toward the ...
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...avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their ...slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable...
...avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their ...slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable...
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...respective companies. 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. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 8 If you are... module is keyed so 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...
...respective companies. 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. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 8 If you are... module is keyed so 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...
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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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.... Plug 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 a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or...cable into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 25. 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 ...
.... Plug 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 a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or...cable into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 25. 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 ...
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...can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 17. 11 Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power... how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 18. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status ...
...can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 17. 11 Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power... how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 18. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status ...
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...for about Standby mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your notebook. 15 www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your notebook, then lift the ...LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are not obstructed. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are starting your notebook for the first time,...
...for about Standby mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your notebook. 15 www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your notebook, then lift the ...LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are not obstructed. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are starting your notebook for the first time,...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in ... it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that...
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in ... it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that...
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... the status indicators on. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Caps lock is turned on - Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off - Wireless radio is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ ... - Caps lock is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED blinking - The hard drive is turned on - The disc drive is turned off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
... the status indicators on. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Caps lock is turned on - Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off - Wireless radio is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ ... - Caps lock is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED blinking - The hard drive is turned on - The disc drive is turned off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
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...the numeric keypad. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations... the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific action.
...the numeric keypad. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations... the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific action.
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... of devices that provide wireless communication. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. 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 "Wireless Networking" in...
... of devices that provide wireless communication. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. 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 "Wireless Networking" in...
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... -OR- Use the mute and volume control buttons on how to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Quickly press and release the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on page 19. 22 Press the ... screen. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the keyboard. Select an object on the screen. Move an object on the screen. Press the left button once. Position the pointer over the object...
... -OR- Use the mute and volume control buttons on how to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Quickly press and release the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on page 19. 22 Press the ... screen. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the keyboard. Select an object on the screen. Move an object on the screen. Press the left button once. Position the pointer over the object...
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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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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 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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... 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 Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. Tools Required You need a small Phillips... the module down until 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 notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on...
... 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 Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. Tools Required You need a small Phillips... the module down until 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 notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on...