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... components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove...legal information. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. in the United States and other countries. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD...
... components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove...legal information. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. in the United States and other countries. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD...
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Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing... removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the...bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006...
Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing... removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the...bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006...
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... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your hardware guide for Customer Care Information... the keyboard. in a safe place. Before working with a K. All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing...
... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your hardware guide for Customer Care Information... the keyboard. in a safe place. Before working with a K. All other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing...
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... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it clicks in several places until it is fully moved toward the LCD panel until it up . 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace...of the keyboard to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in place. Be careful to touch or damage any other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to seat the retaining tabs ...
... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it clicks in several places until it is fully moved toward the LCD panel until it up . 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace...of the keyboard to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in place. Be careful to touch or damage any other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to seat the retaining tabs ...
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... or other grounded object. 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 the bags... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD)....
... or other grounded object. 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 the bags... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD)....
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.... 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. If the module does not fit, make sure that the ... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are 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 ...
.... 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. If the module does not fit, make sure that the ... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are 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 ...
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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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... (such as a digital camcorder) into this slot. The other end of the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. 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...
... (such as a digital camcorder) into this slot. The other end of the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. 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...
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For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on... is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. 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...
For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on... is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. 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...
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... transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in until it is closed. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up , then...
... transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in until it is closed. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up , then...
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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. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar ... hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. You do not need to remove the memory card. Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). If your notebook supports hot-swapping. To...
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. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar ... hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. You do not need to remove the memory card. Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). If your notebook supports hot-swapping. To...
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...on page 32 for more information about using an additional battery. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for storing files or transferring files to another computer. 30 Memory Large programs, such as documents. If your programs are running more slowly than... are relatively inexpensive, but they are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for extended periods, you can swap batteries when necessary. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, ...
...on page 32 for more information about using an additional battery. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for storing files or transferring files to another computer. 30 Memory Large programs, such as documents. If your programs are running more slowly than... are relatively inexpensive, but they are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for extended periods, you can swap batteries when necessary. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, ...
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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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...vent holes of your workbench or other grounded object. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical ... connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before...
...vent holes of your workbench or other grounded object. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical ... connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before...
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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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. 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.
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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. 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.
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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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...screws. 12 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 13 Insert the battery, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. If your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it with a similar drive provided... by Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the...
...screws. 12 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 13 Insert the battery, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. If your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it with a similar drive provided... by Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the...
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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