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... a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the United States and other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook ...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All other grounded object. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these ...
... a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the United States and other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook ...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All other grounded object. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these ...
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Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 the... power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered...
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 the... power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered...
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... 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks... by their edges. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter,...
... 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks... by their edges. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter,...
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...2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is correctly oriented if it up . 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom...space bar away from you finger along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in place. Important The keyboard cable is fully moved toward the LCD panel to your notebook. The cover should easily ...
...2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is correctly oriented if it up . 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom...space bar away from you finger along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in place. Important The keyboard cable is fully moved toward the LCD panel to your notebook. The cover should easily ...
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... notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up... and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in a safe place. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, ...
... notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up... and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. in a safe place. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, ...
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.... 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. See your notebook. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines .... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal...
.... 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. See your notebook. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines .... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal...
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...1: About this reference 1 About this 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 ...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 ...
...1: About this reference 1 About this 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 ...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 ...
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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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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 ...; Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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 ...; Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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... camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 13. 8 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 1394 port... Memory card reader USB ports Description Insert one Type II PC Card into this jack. Plug the other end of the ...
... camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 13. 8 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 1394 port... Memory card reader USB ports Description Insert one Type II PC Card into this jack. Plug the other end of the ...
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... more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Slide to release the battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com 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 ...
... more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Slide to release the battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com 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 ...
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www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to your notebook and a device ... on the disc until it snaps into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. If the disc has two playable sides, place... of the side you place a single-sided disc in until it is facing up . Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure ...
www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to your notebook and a device ... on the disc until it snaps into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. If the disc has two playable sides, place... of the side you place a single-sided disc in until it is facing up . Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure ...
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... the card is running. Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. Removing...
... the card is running. Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. Removing...
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... must start the process over again. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. See "Adding or replacing...the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. If recalibration is not low, you may want to recalibrate your battery. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. ...
... must start the process over again. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. See "Adding or replacing...the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. If recalibration is not low, you may want to recalibrate your battery. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. ...
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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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... Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the outside of ...bags only when you should read and understand the information in any slot. 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 notebook. ...
... Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the outside of ...bags only when you should read and understand the information in any slot. 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 notebook. ...
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Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on page ... in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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...
Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on page ... in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
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...in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the ... and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction.
...in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the ... and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction.
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... thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the... keyboard screw shown in a safe place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a...
... thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the... keyboard screw shown in a safe place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a...