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...and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your... notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD...
...and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your... notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD...
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... bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on... the DVD bracket. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the...
... bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on... the DVD bracket. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the...
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...." 2 Turn off your workbench or other brands and product names are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines...
...." 2 Turn off your workbench or other brands and product names are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines...
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... with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is flat all the way across . Important Inserting a piece of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it lies keys-down on top of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to your notebook. The cover is correctly ... moved toward you finger along the cover and find no loose spots. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to touch or damage any other countries. in ...
... with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is flat all the way across . Important Inserting a piece of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it lies keys-down on top of Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to your notebook. The cover is correctly ... moved toward you finger along the cover and find no loose spots. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to touch or damage any other countries. in ...
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...the label on your workbench or other grounded object. in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and ...8226; Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5...
...the label on your workbench or other grounded object. in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and ...8226; Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5...
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...trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. All rights reserved. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the... 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 hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the module until it clicks in one direction. All...
...trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. All rights reserved. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the... 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 hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the module until it clicks in one direction. All...
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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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...modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 13. 8 Plug a modem cable into this jack. 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 this slot. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS...
...modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 13. 8 Plug a modem cable into this jack. 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 this slot. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS...
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.... 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. Inform you when a drive is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer...see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. 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 page 17. 11 For more information, see "...
.... 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. Inform you when a drive is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer...see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. 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 page 17. 11 For more information, see "...
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... reason you cannot use the notebook on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are starting your notebook for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing power modes" in Windows to turn off your ...: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your...
... reason you cannot use the notebook on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are starting your notebook for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing power modes" in Windows to turn off your ...: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your...
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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 have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond, turn it off : 1. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click ... Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
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 have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond, turn it off : 1. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click ... Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
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... on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off - The hard drive is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located...
... on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off - The hard drive is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located...
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... documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on . Press this key 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 combination with another key. Function keys/ System keys...
... documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on . Press this key 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 combination with another key. Function keys/ System keys...
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... the key. Press the power button to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Play or pause the CD or DVD. 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...
... the key. Press the power button to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Play or pause the CD or DVD. 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...
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...For instructions on how to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- For more information about an object on page 19. 22 www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Use the mute and volume control buttons on ...the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the screen. Move an object on the keyboard. Press the left button once. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the screen. Position the...
...For instructions on how to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- For more information about an object on page 19. 22 www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Use the mute and volume control buttons on ...the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the screen. Move an object on the keyboard. Press the left button once. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the screen. Position the...
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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. 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. 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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....gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for 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, ...small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in one direction. This module is ...
....gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for 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, ...small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in one direction. This module is ...