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The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of your notebook. The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal ... Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect...
The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of your notebook. The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal ... Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect...
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... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Recycle or ...dispose of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Keep away from children. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical ...
... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Recycle or ...dispose of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Keep away from children. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical ...
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...strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Before working with a K. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the... See the label on the outside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important...
...strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Before working with a K. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the... See the label on the outside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important...
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... eMachines 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 your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on... companies. 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. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. ...
... eMachines 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 your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on... companies. 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. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. ...
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... static electricity discharge." 3 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 extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of their edges. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the hard drive. Contact...(ESD). For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your workbench or other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the...
... static electricity discharge." 3 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 extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of their edges. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the hard drive. Contact...(ESD). For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your workbench or other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the...
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... Windows startup screen. -ORIf you from the old drive. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the hard drive cover. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place ...secure the hard drive to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC ...
... Windows startup screen. -ORIf you from the old drive. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the hard drive cover. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place ...secure the hard drive to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC ...
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..., modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines... wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your workbench or other countries. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small...
..., modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines... wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your workbench or other countries. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small...
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... the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn on the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it toward...the new keyboard keys-down on the cover in place. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it up . 4 Insert the tabs on your notebook. Be ...
... the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn on the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it toward...the new keyboard keys-down on the cover in place. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it up . 4 Insert the tabs on your notebook. Be ...
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...names are extremely sensitive to use them. Before working with a K. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove ...components from their edges. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries...
...names are extremely sensitive to use them. Before working with a K. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove ...components from their edges. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries...
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...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 Reconnect all peripheral ...the memory module out of the slot. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module...
...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 Reconnect all peripheral ...the memory module out of the slot. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module...
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For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
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.... See your card is held by a screw, remove the screw. All other countries. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. If your card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, ...gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace...
.... See your card is held by a screw, remove the screw. All other countries. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. If your card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, ...gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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Contents Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this 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 ... types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering accessories 30 i
Contents Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this 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 ... types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering accessories 30 i
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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 ... volume • Connecting to a wireless network • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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 ... volume • Connecting to a wireless network • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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... jack. 6 Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in speakers are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD panel release latch...
... jack. 6 Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in speakers are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD panel release latch...
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... hard drive kit" on page 32. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory bay...
... hard drive kit" on page 32. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory bay...
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...to your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. ...turn blue after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to...
...to your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. ...turn blue after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to...
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...standard telephone line. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Your notebook has a built-in . www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack....outlet. If you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into your notebook. During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook connected to a surge protector, ...
...standard telephone line. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Your notebook has a built-in . www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack....outlet. If you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into your notebook. During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook connected to a surge protector, ...
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... restart (reboot) your notebook. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may... have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. ...
... restart (reboot) your notebook. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may... have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. ...
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www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system ... display in your online User Guide. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in your online User Guide. Toggle the status ...Use this box. Press and hold FN, then press this system key... The 5 box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used.
www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system ... display in your online User Guide. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in your online User Guide. Toggle the status ...Use this box. Press and hold FN, then press this system key... The 5 box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used.