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...user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or...
...user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or...
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.... All rights reserved. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for your notebook. Locating Components Battery... the battery while the notebook is turned on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery as...
.... All rights reserved. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for your notebook. Locating Components Battery... the battery while the notebook is turned on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery as...
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... the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Do not lay components on the outside of your workbench or other grounded connection. • ... place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part...
... the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Do not lay components on the outside of your workbench or other grounded connection. • ... place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part...
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure ... other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc.
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure ... other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc.
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... or other grounded object. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the cover. Screws Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. See your notebook. in ... trademarks of their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already...
... or other grounded object. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the cover. Screws Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. See your notebook. in ... trademarks of their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already...
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... drive was sent to the hard drive cover. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
... drive was sent to the hard drive cover. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
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...any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over so the top is facing up, then ...Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. Screw Screw ...
...any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over so the top is facing up, then ...Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. Screw Screw ...
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... not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook and slide...into the connector, then slide the black clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of the keyboard into place. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of the keyboard. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel to lock the connector in place...
... not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook and slide...into the connector, then slide the black clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of the keyboard into place. Technical Support See the label on the front edge of the keyboard. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel to lock the connector in place...
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Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies.... Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your workbench or other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Locating...
Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies.... Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your workbench or other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Locating...
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...of the slot. All other countries. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. 8 If you are removing a memory module...10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover ...
...of the slot. All other countries. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. 8 If you are removing a memory module...10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover ...
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...causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 ...
...causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 ...
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... the screw. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 13... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw 11 Hold the new module at each side of the module until it can only be inserted in the module slot. 12 Move ...
... the screw. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 13... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw 11 Hold the new module at each side of the module until it can only be inserted in the module slot. 12 Move ...
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...your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook ... Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of your notebook contains ...
...your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook ... Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of your notebook contains ...
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www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system.
www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system.
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... into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 25. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. ... into these ports. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 14. 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...
... into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 25. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. ... into these ports. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 14. 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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... returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the... with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery.
... returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the... with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery.
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.... Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards the notebook. 25 www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. Memory card types The memory ...card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. After the ...
.... Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards the notebook. 25 www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. Memory card types The memory ...card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. After the ...
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.... If your notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook supports hot-swapping. You do not need to remove the memory card. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer...
.... If your notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook supports hot-swapping. You do not need to remove the memory card. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer...
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.... The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 29 www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the...
.... The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 29 www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the...
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... inserting PC Card 26 memory card slot 8 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 30 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program...
... inserting PC Card 26 memory card slot 8 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 30 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program...