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.... Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. in . All other countries. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your hardware guide...
.... Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. in . All other countries. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your hardware guide...
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... their respective companies. 1 Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Technical Support See the label on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - See your hardware guide for your notebook. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. The battery used in the United States and...
... their respective companies. 1 Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Technical Support See the label on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - See your hardware guide for your notebook. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. The battery used in the United States and...
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... bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. See your online hardware guide. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). in a safe place. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing...
... bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. See your online hardware guide. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). in a safe place. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing...
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... is attached to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of their edges. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the online User Guide. You need a small Phillips screwdriver...
... is attached to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of their edges. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the online User Guide. You need a small Phillips screwdriver...
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... notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. 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. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed...
... notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. 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. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed...
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... cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your hardware guide for your notebook. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. See your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of the slot. Important Use only memory modules...
... cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your hardware guide for your notebook. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. See your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of the slot. Important Use only memory modules...
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... Hold the new module at each side of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. in one direction. If your card is held by a screw, remove the screw. See your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines...
... Hold the new module at each side of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. in one direction. If your card is held by a screw, remove the screw. See your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines...
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... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD 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 the battery 29 Ordering...
... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD 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 the battery 29 Ordering...
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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 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
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 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
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... and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your online User Guide. The label on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All...
... and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your online User Guide. The label on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All...
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S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this drive. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not use your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If the air vents are not...
S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this drive. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not use your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If the air vents are not...
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... a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 21. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 17. 11 You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com Keyboard...
... a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 21. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 17. 11 You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com Keyboard...
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... death. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after being charged for the location of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC...
... death. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after being charged for the location of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC...
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... changing the power button mode, see "Changing power modes" in the online User Guide. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to harm your skin. Tips & Tricks For more information about Standby mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook...
... changing the power button mode, see "Changing power modes" in the online User Guide. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to harm your skin. Tips & Tricks For more information about Standby mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook...
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... external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. Many of a document. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down your notebook using a USB port. Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using...
... external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. Many of a document. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down your notebook using a USB port. Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using...
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... . Press the power button to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. Turn the optional wireless network on the key. IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11a communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 19 Toggle your notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on or...
... . Press the power button to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. Turn the optional wireless network on the key. IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11a communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 19 Toggle your notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on or...
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... the left button once. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in the online User Guide. Select an object on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you want it. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key combinations" on...
... the left button once. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in the online User Guide. Select an object on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you want it. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key combinations" on...
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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 57 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 57 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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... 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 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 DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 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 network 23...
... 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 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 DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 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 network 23...
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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 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 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 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 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...