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... is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small... Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the DVD drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC...
... is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small... Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the DVD drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC...
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...Customer Care Information. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, ...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 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard...
...Customer Care Information. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, ...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 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard...
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...your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces... Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so...
...your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces... Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so...
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... run you try to lock the connector in several places until 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 on top of the notebook ...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clip. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in place. The...
... run you try to lock the connector in several places until 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 on top of the notebook ...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clip. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in place. The...
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... product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the.... Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the memory module. Before working with a K. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your ...
... product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the.... Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the memory module. Before working with a K. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your ...
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... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch...
... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch...
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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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...;, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug the other end of the cable into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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...
...;, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug the other end of the cable into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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...
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For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 The hard drive is not plugged into ...hard drive kit" on page 2. Install a memory module into AC power. 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 ...
For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 The hard drive is not plugged into ...hard drive kit" on page 2. Install a memory module into AC power. 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 ...
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... tray in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook. 25 Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard... a single-sided disc in until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it is closed. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing ...
... tray in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook. 25 Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard... a single-sided disc in until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it is closed. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing ...
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...), then double-click the file name. Hot-swapping means that you restart your notebook. 26 The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your... a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook supports hot-swapping. 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. Adding and...
...), then double-click the file name. Hot-swapping means that you restart your notebook. 26 The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your... a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook supports hot-swapping. 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. Adding and...
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...the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is ...interrupted, you can swap batteries when necessary. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the ...
...the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is ...interrupted, you can swap batteries when necessary. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the ...
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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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... called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the outside of electric shock, do not insert any slot. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to...
... called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the outside of electric shock, do not insert any slot. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to...
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... information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 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... 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 bay cover, then remove it.
... information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 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... 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 bay cover, then remove it.
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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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... the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. 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 the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks...tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on your notebook. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD 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 with a similar drive...
... the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. 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 the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks...tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on your notebook. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD 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 with a similar drive...
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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 removed). Screw 10 Turn your ... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36
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 removed). Screw 10 Turn your ... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36