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...is facing up, then remove the battery. All other brands and product names are ready to use them. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Tips & ...2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide ...
...is facing up, then remove the battery. All other brands and product names are ready to use them. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Tips & ...2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide ...
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...or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All other countries. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten.... All rights reserved. 10 Slide the DVD drive out 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 drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information...
...or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All other countries. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten.... All rights reserved. 10 Slide the DVD drive out 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 drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information...
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... in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. 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... are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United ...
... in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. 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... are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United ...
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... The keyboard should be damaged when you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is facing up . 4 Insert the tabs on top of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to touch or damage any other components. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of the keyboard... Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until it is almost face-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 the bottom of their corresponding slots...
... The keyboard should be damaged when you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is facing up . 4 Insert the tabs on top of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to touch or damage any other components. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of the keyboard... Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until it is almost face-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 the bottom of their corresponding slots...
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... more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ...companies. 1 Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other countries. Do not lay components on your notebook are extremely sensitive to replace the memory...
... more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ...companies. 1 Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other countries. Do not lay components on your notebook are extremely sensitive to replace the memory...
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... devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. If the module does not fit,...in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. All rights reserved. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it clicks in the United States and other brands and ...
... devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. If the module does not fit,...in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. All rights reserved. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it clicks in the United States and other brands and ...
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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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..., see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" 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. For more information, see "Connecting ...
..., see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" 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. For more information, see "Connecting ...
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...hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. 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...
...hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. 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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...button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it is closed. You can use the memory card reader to your notebook. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray with the...facing up, then press down carefully on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-...
...button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it is closed. You can use the memory card reader to your notebook. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray with the...facing up, then press down carefully on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-...
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... out of your notebook is flush with the side of 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. If you can insert a PC Card while...
... out of your notebook is flush with the side of 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. If you can insert a PC Card while...
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Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you see a startup screen, press F2. You should , try adding more memory. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start ... Care at accessories.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to recalibrate your notebook on page 32 for more information. 29 See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional ...
Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you see a startup screen, press F2. You should , try adding more memory. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start ... Care at accessories.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to recalibrate your notebook on page 32 for more information. 29 See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional ...
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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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...Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway... and any object into the vent holes of your notebook. The modules are extremely sensitive to add or replace a memory module. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and...
...Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway... and any object into the vent holes of your notebook. The modules are extremely sensitive to add or replace a memory module. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and...
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... 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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Adding or replacing...
... 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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Adding or replacing...
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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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... more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. 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 can replace it clicks in place....
... more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. 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 can replace it clicks in place....
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... your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. 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...
... your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. 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...