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...off your workbench or other countries. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your online hardware guide. For more information, see "Changing... Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Preventing static electricity discharge The components...
...off your workbench or other countries. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your online hardware guide. For more information, see "Changing... Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Preventing static electricity discharge The components...
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...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 ... Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing...
...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 ... Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing...
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...and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components ...by their respective companies. 1 Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay ...
...and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components ...by their respective companies. 1 Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay ...
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...is facing up . The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with... trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up . 9 Replace 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 your notebook over so the ...
...is facing up . The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with... trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up . 9 Replace 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 your notebook over so the ...
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.... 5 Turn your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently ... network cable. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The...
.... 5 Turn your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently ... network cable. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The...
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... trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9..., gently press outward on your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in...
... trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9..., gently press outward on your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in...
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...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 ...drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card 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 ...
...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 ...drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card 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 ...
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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: ...
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: ...
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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 ...; Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the 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 ...; Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the 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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... this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. The other end of the cable can be plugged 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 IEEE 1394 port...
... this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. The other end of the cable can be plugged 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 IEEE 1394 port...
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... when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. 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 lock Slide to...
... when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. 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 lock Slide to...
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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. Using the memory card ... 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up . If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you...
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. Using the memory card ... 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up . If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you...
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... slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II 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. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. To remove... a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a PC ...
... slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II 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. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. To remove... a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a PC ...
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.... See "Changing batteries" on page 32 for more slowly than inkjet printers when you can attach almost any type of memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they print much faster than laser printers. Batteries If you run your notebook.... See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for more memory. Printers You can swap batteries when necessary. Inkjet printers and cartridges are ...
.... See "Changing batteries" on page 32 for more slowly than inkjet printers when you can attach almost any type of memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they print much faster than laser printers. Batteries If you run your notebook.... See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for more memory. Printers You can swap batteries when necessary. Inkjet printers and cartridges are ...
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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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...memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the outside of the notebook. Do not lay components on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway....com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. The modules are ready to replace memory.
...memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the outside of the notebook. Do not lay components on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway....com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. The modules are ready to replace memory.
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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. 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.
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
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... DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over . 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a...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. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up ...
... DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over . 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a...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. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up ...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. 7 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in a safe place. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Keyboard screw Captive screw Captive screw 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 36
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. 7 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in a safe place. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Keyboard screw Captive screw Captive screw 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 36