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... the memory bay cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your online hardware guide. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such...All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006...
... the memory bay cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your online hardware guide. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such...All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006...
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... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect...
... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect...
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... Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently...
... Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently...
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...pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the... back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of the...
...pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the... back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of the...
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... modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. Replacing the...over so the bottom 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 bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective ...
... modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. Replacing the...over so the bottom 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 bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective ...
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...Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the module until it clicks in the United States and other brands and...the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the ...
...Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the module until it clicks in the United States and other brands and...the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the ...
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... 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 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting ...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 ...
... 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 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting ...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 ...
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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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... 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 • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard...
... 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 • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard...
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..., see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 26. 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 PC Card slot IEEE...Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-...
..., see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 26. 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 PC Card slot IEEE...Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-...
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...Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on page 21. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide... more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 17. 11 You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn...
...Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on page 21. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide... more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 17. 11 You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn...
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...start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are blocked, your notebook may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then ...are starting your notebook. Caution Provide adequate space around your lap. If your notebook is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook so air vents...
...start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you are blocked, your notebook may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then ...are starting your notebook. Caution Provide adequate space around your lap. If your notebook is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook so air vents...
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...box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for... about five seconds, then release it on again. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have ...
...box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for... about five seconds, then release it on again. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have ...
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... keypad is in use . ■ LED blinking - The hard drive is turned off - A ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is turned on . 1 ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is turned on...
... keypad is in use . ■ LED blinking - The hard drive is turned off - A ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is turned on . 1 ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is turned on...
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...keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of a document. This key can attach an external keyboard to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in Windows. ...on page 19. Windows key Press this key for quick access to perform specific actions. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with another key. ...
...keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of a document. This key can attach an external keyboard to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in Windows. ...on page 19. Windows key Press this key for quick access to perform specific actions. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with another key. ...
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... key combination again to leave Standby mode. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in an airplane. For more information, see "Wireless Networking" in the...
... key combination again to leave Standby mode. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in an airplane. For more information, see "Wireless Networking" in the...
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... is called clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Move an object on the screen. Use the mute and...in rapid succession. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Quickly press and release the right button once. For more information about an object on how to the appropriate part... Do this... To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard.
... is called clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Move an object on the screen. Use the mute and...in rapid succession. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Quickly press and release the right button once. For more information about an object on how to the appropriate part... Do this... To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard.
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
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... 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards.... 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. Be careful not to lift the memory...
... 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards.... 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. Be careful not to lift the memory...
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... drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on... page 27. 35 To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. This module is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway.
... drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on... page 27. 35 To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. This module is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway.