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... hold components by their respective companies. 1 Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Do not lay ...components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the ...
... hold components by their respective companies. 1 Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Do not lay ...components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the ...
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... drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. All other countries. 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 ...
... drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. All other countries. 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 ...
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...inside your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up , then remove the battery. All other brands and product names are trademarks...safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to replace the keyboard. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of each hinge cover and...
...inside your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up , then remove the battery. All other brands and product names are trademarks...safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to replace the keyboard. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of each hinge cover and...
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... of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the front of the keyboard into place. All other countries. See your notebook....then slide the black clip to your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of cloth...
... of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the front of the keyboard into place. All other countries. See your notebook....then slide the black clip to your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of cloth...
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...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in 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 workbench or other grounded object. Tips & Tricks The keyboard...
...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in 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 workbench or other grounded object. Tips & Tricks The keyboard...
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...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 Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out .... Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the...
...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 Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out .... Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the...
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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 this jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, ... memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone 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 ...
...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 this jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, ... memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone 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 ...
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...21. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. For more information,.... Provides all the features of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. 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 page 17. 11
...21. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. For more information,.... Provides all the features of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. 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 page 17. 11
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www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for some reason you cannot use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ... for long periods with the notebook resting on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook. 15 To turn off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer...
www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for some reason you cannot use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ... for long periods with the notebook resting on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook. 15 To turn off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer...
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...restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook. To close programs that are finished, Windows starts. 16 The ... the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps...
...restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook. To close programs that are finished, Windows starts. 16 The ... the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps...
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... the status indicators on - The status indicators are on - Caps lock is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard 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 disc drive...
... the status indicators on - The status indicators are on - Caps lock is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard 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 disc drive...
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...program documentation to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a document. This key can attach an external keyboard to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in combination with another key. Press FN+ 1 to open...keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to perform a specific action. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in Windows. For more about the...
...program documentation to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a document. This key can attach an external keyboard to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in combination with another key. Press FN+ 1 to open...keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to perform a specific action. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in Windows. For more about the...
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... mode. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in the online User Guide. Use this feature will affect battery performance. 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 "Using the status...
... mode. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in the online User Guide. Use this feature will affect battery performance. 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 "Using the status...
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... the object where you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -OR- Press the left button once. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Select an... object on the keyboard. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down, then use the volume control to the appropriate part...
... the object where you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -OR- Press the left button once. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Select an... object on the keyboard. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down, then use the volume control to the appropriate part...
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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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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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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...peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. This module is keyed so it can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page...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 over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on ...
...peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. This module is keyed so it can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page...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 over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on ...