8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory...
... voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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...The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see.... Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw,...
...The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more information, see.... Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw,...
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...) and attach it . Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. in your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. ...address or telephone number shown on the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as...
...) and attach it . Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. in your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. ...address or telephone number shown on the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as...
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...Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter... • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static...
...Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter... • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to... static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Technical Support See the label on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components...
... turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to... static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Technical Support See the label on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any...
... registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... 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 Protecting from power source problems 13 Connecting the dial-up modem 13 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an...
... 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 Protecting from power source problems 13 Connecting the dial-up modem 13 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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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 Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off ...
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 Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off ...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" in the online User Guide. 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. www.gateway.com Back Identifying features Power connector Component Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" in the online User Guide. 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. www.gateway.com Back Identifying features Power connector Component Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
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... "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The battery was shipped to you use the...
... "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The battery was shipped to you use the...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 29 To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted... again. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The entire process will take several hours....
... accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 29 To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted... again. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The entire process will take several hours....
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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...bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the ...surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The modules are ready to use them. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or ...
...bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the ...surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The modules are ready to use them. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or ...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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...guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your notebook over . 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 32. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC ...Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. If your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press...
...guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your notebook over . 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 32. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC ...Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. If your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... remove the battery. 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 can replace your notebook. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices and...
... remove the battery. 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 can replace your notebook. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices and...
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... To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small ... 32. 2 Turn off your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that...
... To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small ... 32. 2 Turn off your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 12 connector 9 accessories purchasing 30 safety precautions 47 application key 18 arrow keys 18 audio adjusting volume 20 back button 19 headphone jack 6 microphone ... case 30 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections...
Index A AC adapter connecting 12 connector 9 accessories purchasing 30 safety precautions 47 application key 18 arrow keys 18 audio adjusting volume 20 back button 19 headphone jack 6 microphone ... case 30 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections...
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Index finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 18, 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 ... 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 arrow 18 58 www.gateway.com battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 18, 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19... PC Card PDA memory cards 25 pointer identifying 21 moving 21 power AC adapter 12 battery 27, 29 button 11, 19 connector 9, 12 indicator 6, 15 source problems 13 Standby mode 15,...
Index finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 18, 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 ... 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 arrow 18 58 www.gateway.com battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 18, 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19... PC Card PDA memory cards 25 pointer identifying 21 moving 21 power AC adapter 12 battery 27, 29 button 11, 19 connector 9, 12 indicator 6, 15 source problems 13 Standby mode 15,...
8511226 - Gateway Platinum Edition User Guide
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... Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 22 Connecting the dial-up modem... Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 34 Adjusting the volume 37 www.gateway.com i
... Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 22 Connecting the dial-up modem... Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 34 Adjusting the volume 37 www.gateway.com i
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... information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 46. www.gateway.com 13 Back Power connector Monitor port Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Viewing the...
... information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 46. www.gateway.com 13 Back Power connector Monitor port Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Viewing the...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19