8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... use them. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch...
... use them. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this section is an in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on...
Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this section is an in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... the notebook using a USB port. For more about the function key actions. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in Windows. Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Windows key FN key Numeric keypad Press this key for quick access to connect a USB keyboard. Use these keys labeled F1 to F12 to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on page 19. Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions...
... the notebook using a USB port. For more about the function key actions. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in Windows. Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Windows key FN key Numeric keypad Press this key for quick access to connect a USB keyboard. Use these keys labeled F1 to F12 to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on page 19. Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions...
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.... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in an airplane. Stop playing the CD or DVD. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your display. Toggle the status indicators on the key. To... Display the power status box in the online User Guide. Use this feature in your notebook performs the action identified by...
.... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in an airplane. Stop playing the CD or DVD. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your display. Toggle the status indicators on the key. To... Display the power status box in the online User Guide. Use this feature in your notebook performs the action identified by...
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... action is called right-clicking. Press the left button once. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the screen. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. Quickly press and release the right button once. Select an object on the...
... action is called right-clicking. Press the left button once. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the screen. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. Quickly press and release the right button once. Select an object on the...
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... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 54 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 54 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
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...6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 30 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting 13, 14 DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless...
...6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 30 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting 13, 14 DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless...
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... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 46 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 15, 16 speakers built-in 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...
... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 46 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 15, 16 speakers built-in 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...
8511226 - Gateway Platinum Edition User Guide
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... message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is supplying power. ■...
... message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is supplying power. ■...
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... Ethernet network jack. Tips & Tricks For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword file management in Using Your...
... Ethernet network jack. Tips & Tricks For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword file management in Using Your...
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... the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 101. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Right" on your notebook People are unable to which you connect and the number of users accessing those...
... the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 101. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Right" on your notebook People are unable to which you connect and the number of users accessing those...
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... to recover a forgotten password. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. Call Gateway Customer Care for troubleshooting information. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems ■ Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned off, then retype the password. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for repair. Help and Support...
... to recover a forgotten password. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. Call Gateway Customer Care for troubleshooting information. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems ■ Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned off, then retype the password. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for repair. Help and Support...
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... is connected to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 109 The Control Panel window opens...
... is connected to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 109 The Control Panel window opens...
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.... For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Sound You are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the volume control on page 31. 110 www.gateway.com The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper...
.... For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Sound You are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the volume control on page 31. 110 www.gateway.com The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper...
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... and Support. Touchpad The notebook is turned up. The pointer moves unexpectedly ■ Clean the touchpad with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it dry. ■ Adjust the touchpad settings. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off. Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned on. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in...
... and Support. Touchpad The notebook is turned up. The pointer moves unexpectedly ■ Clean the touchpad with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it dry. ■ Adjust the touchpad settings. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off. Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned on. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in...
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removing 63 replacing 63 troubleshooting 100 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 101 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 105 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42...
removing 63 replacing 63 troubleshooting 100 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 101 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 105 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42...
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... having problems ■ Make sure that came with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Troubleshooting You cannot connect to your home network ■ If your notebook is a member of a domain before you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with your network equipment for more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... having problems ■ Make sure that came with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Troubleshooting You cannot connect to your home network ■ If your notebook is a member of a domain before you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with your network equipment for more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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....gateway.com 103 The printer is online. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on ■ Make sure that came with your Control Panel is in the printer setup. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Printer Troubleshooting...
....gateway.com 103 The printer is online. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on ■ Make sure that came with your Control Panel is in the printer setup. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Printer Troubleshooting...
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... controls are turned on. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is not responding when you click or tap on the touchpad ■ Turn on your hard drive. Press FN+F1 to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Adjusting the volume" in the Search box , then click the arrow. Tips & Tricks For instructions on your hard drive. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in Using...
... controls are turned on. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is not responding when you click or tap on the touchpad ■ Turn on your hard drive. Press FN+F1 to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Adjusting the volume" in the Search box , then click the arrow. Tips & Tricks For instructions on your hard drive. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in Using...
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replacing 63 troubleshooting 94 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 99 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42 muting...
replacing 63 troubleshooting 94 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 99 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42 muting...