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... on the bottom of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications ...touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is attached to replace the hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, ...
... on the bottom of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications ...touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is attached to replace the hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, ...
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...15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf ...the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 11 Replace the four ...
...15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf ...the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 11 Replace the four ...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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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: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 45 Important safety information 46...
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: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 45 Important safety information 46...
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... Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The User Guide is an in this section is for assistance. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label... shown in -depth, easy-to this information if you call for informational purposes only. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, the online...
... Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The User Guide is an in this section is for assistance. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label... shown in -depth, easy-to this information if you call for informational purposes only. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, the online...
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... or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" 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...
... or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" 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...
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...9632; LED on - Caps lock is turned off - Numeric keypad is turned off - The disc drive is in use . 17 The hard drive is not in use . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below... the touchpad. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used . Wireless radio...
...9632; LED on - Caps lock is turned off - Numeric keypad is turned off - The disc drive is in use . 17 The hard drive is not in use . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below... the touchpad. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used . Wireless radio...
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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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Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in the online User Guide. 2 Print the Recovering Your System chapter from the ..."Backing up any PC cards. 8 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see...
Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in the online User Guide. 2 Print the Recovering Your System chapter from the ..."Backing up any PC cards. 8 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit 9 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. If you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive to your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, go to Step 11. 11 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to Step 15. -OR- The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 10 If your new hard drive, go to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 39
www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit 9 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. If you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive to your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, go to Step 11. 11 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to Step 15. -OR- The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 10 If your new hard drive, go to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 39
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... keyboard becomes damaged, you printed in Step 2. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power...Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. ...
... keyboard becomes damaged, you printed in Step 2. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power...Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. ...
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... 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 30 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 brightness adjusting 19 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 14 Caps Lock indicator 17 cards inserting...
... 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 30 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 brightness adjusting 19 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 14 Caps Lock indicator 17 cards inserting...
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..., 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 30 installing battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card...
..., 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 30 installing battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card...
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www.gateway.com Index status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive ... 6 jack 6 specifications 3 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity 17 hard drive 17 location 11 numeric keypad 17 Pad Lock 17 power 6 toggle on or off 19 Support getting specifications 3 surge protector 13 Suspend 19 S-Video...
www.gateway.com Index status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive ... 6 jack 6 specifications 3 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity 17 hard drive 17 location 11 numeric keypad 17 Pad Lock 17 power 6 toggle on or off 19 Support getting specifications 3 surge protector 13 Suspend 19 S-Video...
8511226 - Gateway Platinum Edition User Guide
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Turning your wireless radio on or off 38 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory ... Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 Cleaning the...
Turning your wireless radio on or off 38 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory ... Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 Cleaning the...
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... Windows 85 Restoring your system 86 Microsoft System Restore 86 Reinstalling applications and drivers 86 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 87 8 Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 91 Troubleshooting 92 Audio 92 Battery 92 CD drives 92 Device installation 92 Display 93 DVD drives 94 File management 97 Hard drive 97 Internet 98 Keyboard...
... Windows 85 Restoring your system 86 Microsoft System Restore 86 Reinstalling applications and drivers 86 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 87 8 Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 91 Troubleshooting 92 Audio 92 Battery 92 CD drives 92 Device installation 92 Display 93 DVD drives 94 File management 97 Hard drive 97 Internet 98 Keyboard...
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To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you can research a topic or learn how to this guide, ... are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive.
To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you can research a topic or learn how to this guide, ... are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive.
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... "Changing batteries" on page 56. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see...
... "Changing batteries" on page 56. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see...
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For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on your hard drive. Keyboard area Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on ... a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 34. Inform you when a drive is used. www.gateway.com 15 Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 28. You can...
For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on your hard drive. Keyboard area Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on ... a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 34. Inform you when a drive is used. www.gateway.com 15 Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 28. You can...
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Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. The most common ...try adding more information, see "Gateway Web site" on battery power for more information. www.gateway.com 17 Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you may want to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. See ... graphics programs, use a lot of printer to your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories...
Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. The most common ...try adding more information, see "Gateway Web site" on battery power for more information. www.gateway.com 17 Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you may want to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. See ... graphics programs, use a lot of printer to your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories...
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... set up your notebook. www.gateway.com 25 Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your hard drive. The power button is preset...
... set up your notebook. www.gateway.com 25 Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your hard drive. The power button is preset...