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... up, then remove the battery. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks .... Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of their edges. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Replacing the DVD Drive...
... up, then remove the battery. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks .... Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of their edges. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Replacing the DVD Drive...
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...any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with...your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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...
...any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with...your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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...
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... electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your workbench or other grounded object. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their antistatic bags only when ...hinge cover screws and put them . For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: •...
... electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your workbench or other grounded object. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their antistatic bags only when ...hinge cover screws and put them . For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: •...
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... across . All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is almost face-up . Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should easily fall into place. 13...
... across . All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is almost face-up . Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should easily fall into place. 13...
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... Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. See your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. All...marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4...
... Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. See your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. All...marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4...
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... does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. See your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Replacing the Memory Module 10... each end of the module until it clicks 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 power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all...
... does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. See your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Replacing the Memory Module 10... each end of the module until it clicks 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 power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all...
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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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...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 the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. ... information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 25. 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 the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. ... information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 25. 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...
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...21. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. 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 the power on page 17. 11 Inform you ... "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. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Provides all the features of a mouse...
...21. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. 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 the power on page 17. 11 Inform you ... "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. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Provides all the features of a mouse...
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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 starting your notebook for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing power modes" in Standby mode, press the power button ... long periods with your notebook resting on your lap. Waking up your notebook. If your notebook is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for some reason you cannot use your notebook on -screen instructions to set ...
... 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 starting your notebook for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing power modes" in Standby mode, press the power button ... long periods with your notebook resting on your lap. Waking up your notebook. If your notebook is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for some reason you cannot use your notebook on -screen instructions to set ...
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...part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five..., you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. 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 off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook ...
...part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five..., you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. 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 off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook ...
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... . Wireless radio is turned on - Caps lock is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Caps lock is in use . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Numeric keypad is turned on... to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - The hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . 17 The disc drive is turned off -
... . Wireless radio is turned on - Caps lock is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Caps lock is in use . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Numeric keypad is turned on... to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - The hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . 17 The disc drive is turned off -
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... or left. 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 document. Press these keys to your notebook to the end of keys. Some keys perform specific ... function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for different purposes. 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 the FN key...
... or left. 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 document. Press these keys to your notebook to the end of keys. Some keys perform specific ... function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for different purposes. 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 the FN key...
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www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to be turned off while traveling in ...
www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to be turned off while traveling in ...
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... object to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it . Press the left button once...how to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- Select an object on the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in rapid succession. To adjust ... on the screen. For more information about an object on the keyboard. This action is called clicking.
... object to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it . Press the left button once...how to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- Select an object on the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in rapid succession. To adjust ... on the screen. For more information about an object on the keyboard. This action is called clicking.
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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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... is marked with a K. Depending 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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw... Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on...
... is marked with a K. Depending 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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw... Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on...
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.... 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. 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 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 ...
.... 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. 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 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 ...