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...shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. in . See your hardware guide for... names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries.
...shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. in . See your hardware guide for... names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries.
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...Danger of explosion if the battery is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlock position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of your notebook. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the .... 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the lock position. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook...
...Danger of explosion if the battery is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlock position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of your notebook. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the .... 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the lock position. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook...
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...Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your workbench or other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your online hardware guide. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and ...bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver ...
...Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. See your workbench or other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your online hardware guide. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and ...bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver ...
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... all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines 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 turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power...
... all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines 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 turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power...
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... are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information...
... are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information...
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...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 cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace ... when prompted, then follow the on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are...
...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 cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace ... when prompted, then follow the on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are...
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... in the United States and other countries. Before working with a K. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the fully opened position. All other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical ...optional keyboard screws, remove them in a safe place. Never slide components over so the top is facing up , then remove the battery. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. ...
... in the United States and other countries. Before working with a K. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the fully opened position. All other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical ...optional keyboard screws, remove them in a safe place. Never slide components over so the top is facing up , then remove the battery. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. ...
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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 your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on your notebook. Caution... to lock the connector in place. Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. You may need to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. The cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off ...
...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 your notebook. Caution... to lock the connector in place. Important Inserting a piece of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. You may need to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. The cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off ...
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...battery. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All rights reserved. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 product...
...battery. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All rights reserved. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. 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 product...
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... and insert it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. 8..., then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end...
... and insert it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. 8..., then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end...
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...when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Locating Components Wireless network bay Replacing the ..., and network cable before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless...
...when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Locating Components Wireless network bay Replacing the ..., and network cable before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless...
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...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, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace...by a screw, remove the screw. All rights reserved. in one direction. See your card is held by clips, press outward on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a ...
...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, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace...by a screw, remove the screw. All rights reserved. in one direction. See your card is held by clips, press outward on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a ...
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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... malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - 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...
... malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - 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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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. System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not...
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. System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not...
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...and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. Caution Make sure that you use your notebook's power connector. 12 If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the... not turn blue after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts ...
...and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. Caution Make sure that you use your notebook's power connector. 12 If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the... not turn blue after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts ...
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...your notebook connected to a standard telephone line. Your notebook has a built-in . on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall ... side of fire, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn on the right 13 If you have a cable...
...your notebook connected to a standard telephone line. Your notebook has a built-in . on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall ... side of fire, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn on the right 13 If you have a cable...
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Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to check the ... checks are not responding. 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 does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the...
Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to check the ... checks are not responding. 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 does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the...
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...LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off while traveling in an airplane. The 5 box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Press the key combination again to the normal brightness setting. .... Turn the optional wireless network on or off . Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. 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, ...
...LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off while traveling in an airplane. The 5 box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Press the key combination again to the normal brightness setting. .... Turn the optional wireless network on or off . Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. 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, ...