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... these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Screws Technical Support See the...
... these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Screws Technical Support See the...
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...the label on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to you from the old drive. 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. 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...
...the label on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to you from the old drive. 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. 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...
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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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... Important The label shown in this section is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. The label on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook... this information if you call for informational purposes only. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your hard drive. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the...
... Important The label shown in this section is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. The label on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook... this information if you call for informational purposes only. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your hard drive. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the...
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...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. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit...Changing batteries" on page 27. System label Includes the product model number. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. For more information, ...
...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. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit...Changing batteries" on page 27. System label Includes the product model number. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. For more information, ...
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...Numeric keypad is turned off - Wireless radio is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - The disc drive is turned on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - The hard drive is turned off - Caps lock is not in use . 17 Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1.... Caps lock is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on . The hard drive is 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 ...
...Numeric keypad is turned off - Wireless radio is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - The disc drive is turned on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - The hard drive is turned off - Caps lock is not in use . 17 Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1.... Caps lock is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on . The hard drive is 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 ...
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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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For more information, see "Backing up files" in Step 18. 3 Back up , then remove the battery. 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 ... discharge" on page 27. 38 For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. 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. If you would like more information, see ...
For more information, see "Backing up files" in Step 18. 3 Back up , then remove the battery. 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 ... discharge" on page 27. 38 For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. 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. If you would like more information, see ...
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The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 10 If your new hard drive, go to the hard drive cover. 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- 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. Screws Screws 39
The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 10 If your new hard drive, go to the hard drive cover. 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- 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. 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 ... keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace...
...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 ... keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace...
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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...
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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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... by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. www.gateway.com 7 To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive. You can access most online help Many programs provide information online so you...
... by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. www.gateway.com 7 To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive. You can access most online help Many programs provide information online so you...
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...module into AC power. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 56. Slide to release the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "...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. Provides power ...
...module into AC power. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 56. Slide to release the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "...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. Provides power ...
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... 15 You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Inform you when a drive is used. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Status indicators" on ...page 34. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on your hard drive. For...
... 15 You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Inform you when a drive is used. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Status indicators" on ...page 34. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on your hard drive. For...
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..., try adding more information about your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you need additional space for more memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as...
..., try adding more information about your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you need additional space for more memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as...
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Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com 25 The power button is preset to function in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook, then lift the LCD ... the on-screen instructions to set it to On/Off mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook. Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your hard drive.
Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com 25 The power button is preset to function in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook, then lift the LCD ... the on-screen instructions to set it to On/Off mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook. Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your hard drive.