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...plug it becomes damaged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on... regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Caution ...
...plug it becomes damaged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on... regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . All other countries. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Caution ...
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...go to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on and is incorrectly replaced. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered... trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is turned on. See ...
...go to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on and is incorrectly replaced. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered... trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is turned on. See ...
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... notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors... reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. Tips...
... notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors... reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. Tips...
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Technical Support See the label on the bottom of 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 turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable,... DVD drive into the drive bay. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries...
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of 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 turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable,... DVD drive into the drive bay. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries...
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... unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive...
... unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the online User Guide. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive...
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Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover 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...
Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover 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...
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...bare metal surface on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to use them . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are... PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Never slide components over so the top is facing up, then remove the...
...bare metal surface on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to use them . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are... PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Never slide components over so the top is facing up, then remove the...
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...the black keyboard connector clip to lock the connector in place. Press down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide ...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. 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the keyboard keys along...
...the black keyboard connector clip to lock the connector in place. Press down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide ...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. 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the keyboard keys along...
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... electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other countries. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: .... • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. All other...
... electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other countries. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: .... • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. All other...
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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 devices ...17 Turn on your notebook. 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 the module until it clicks in the United States and other brands and product...
.... 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 devices ...17 Turn on your notebook. 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 the module until it clicks in the United States and other brands and product...
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...two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important... or other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem...
...two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important... or other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem...
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... the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled... MAIN or M, then reattach the light 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...
... the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled... MAIN or M, then reattach the light 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...
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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... amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 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 Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones...
... amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 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 Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones...
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...For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. System label Includes the product model number. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing...Install a memory module into AC power. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. 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...
...For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. System label Includes the product model number. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing...Install a memory module into AC power. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. 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...
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... adapter or your notebook may need to you expect. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter... not turn blue after being charged for the first time, the battery life may 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 replacement cord must be much shorter than you partially charged...
... adapter or your notebook may need to you expect. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter... not turn blue after being charged for the first time, the battery life may 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 replacement cord must be much shorter than you partially charged...
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... FN+F1 to a standard telephone line. During a power surge, the voltage level of fire, use a surge protector. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of electricity coming into your notebook can enter your notebook through both ...the modem connection. If you have a telephone modem, use to connect to toggle the status lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from...
... FN+F1 to a standard telephone line. During a power surge, the voltage level of fire, use a surge protector. www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of electricity coming into your notebook can enter your notebook through both ...the modem connection. If you have a telephone modem, use to connect to toggle the status lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from...
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... does not turn it . 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The Windows Security dialog... not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again.
... does not turn it . 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The Windows Security dialog... not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again.
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...close this box. Enter Standby mode. Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. The 5 box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. ...Skip back one CD song or DVD track. 19 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, ...
...close this box. Enter Standby mode. Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. The 5 box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. ...Skip back one CD song or DVD track. 19 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, ...