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... remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place...." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). in your notebook are trademarks...
... remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place...." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). in your notebook are trademarks...
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See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 ... hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States...
See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 ... hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States...
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...screw and put them in a safe place. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from ...Turn off 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 such ...
...screw and put them in a safe place. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from ...Turn off 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 such ...
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... is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. Press down 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 your notebook. Technical Support See the label... Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your hardware guide for ...
... is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. Press down 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 your notebook. Technical Support See the label... Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your hardware guide for ...
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... protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and... Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before...
... protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and... Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before...
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... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into... the label on your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert ...
... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into... the label on your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert ...
8511179 - Back of Setup Poster
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... Kensington™ lock slot Optical Drive 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET. (optional) Connect the phone...
... Kensington™ lock slot Optical Drive 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET. (optional) Connect the phone...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154 Media Center 155 Memory 157 Memory card reader 157 Modem (cable or DSL 157 Modem (dial-up 157 Mouse 160 Networks (wired 160 Networks (wireless 161 Passwords 163 PC Cards...
www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154 Media Center 155 Memory 157 Memory card reader 157 Modem (cable or DSL 157 Modem (dial-up 157 Mouse 160 Networks (wired 160 Networks (wireless 161 Passwords 163 PC Cards...
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...you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. ■ If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all memory information to the hard drive, then turns your work before traveling. Exit Standby or Hibernate Press the power button. Save the battery for times when... gates, and under banks of power. ■ Recharge the battery(ies) often, take a single-plug surge protector. ■ If you activated Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary.
...you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. ■ If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all memory information to the hard drive, then turns your work before traveling. Exit Standby or Hibernate Press the power button. Save the battery for times when... gates, and under banks of power. ■ Recharge the battery(ies) often, take a single-plug surge protector. ■ If you activated Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary.
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... Hibernate is in the Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings Activating and using Hibernate mode Help and Support For more information about using Hibernate mode, click Start, then click ... View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to open when you can select on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box and in the Search box...
... Hibernate is in the Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings Activating and using Hibernate mode Help and Support For more information about using Hibernate mode, click Start, then click ... View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to open when you can select on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box and in the Search box...
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.... Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you... the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery...
.... Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you... the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery...
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...■ Some music CDs have copy protection software. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc ■ The disc may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your hardware guide. ■ Try a different disc. See "Identifying drive types" in place. ■ If your...DVDs" on . ■ Clean the disc. Press the module into the modular bay. When you place a disc on the notebook. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the external monitor or...
...■ Some music CDs have copy protection software. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc ■ The disc may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your hardware guide. ■ Try a different disc. See "Identifying drive types" in place. ■ If your...DVDs" on . ■ Clean the disc. Press the module into the modular bay. When you place a disc on the notebook. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the external monitor or...
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... the location of your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. Also make sure that your network jack, see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately. You see the port replicator user guide. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips ...then click Control Panel. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information...
... the location of your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. Also make sure that your network jack, see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately. You see the port replicator user guide. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips ...then click Control Panel. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information...
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...message After adding paper, make sure that headphones are turned off. For instructions on how to the printer. On select Gateway notebooks, you want to add additional memory to adjust the volume control in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes... additional files to the printer. ■ If you print large files or many files at one time, you need to work offline. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If your volume control, see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure...
...message After adding paper, make sure that headphones are turned off. For instructions on how to the printer. On select Gateway notebooks, you want to add additional memory to adjust the volume control in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes... additional files to the printer. ■ If you print large files or many files at one time, you need to work offline. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If your volume control, see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure...
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... 18 buttons programming 127 C cable modem 37 calibrating 11, 163 camera See digital camera See digital video camera capturing video to computer 73 cards troubleshooting memory card 157 troubleshooting PC Card 163 CD adding tracks to your library 71 cleaning 133 copying 85 creating audio 75, 76 creating data 76, 82...
... 18 buttons programming 127 C cable modem 37 calibrating 11, 163 camera See digital camera See digital video camera capturing video to computer 73 cards troubleshooting memory card 157 troubleshooting PC Card 163 CD adding tracks to your library 71 cleaning 133 copying 85 creating audio 75, 76 creating data 76, 82...
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www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... SecurityCenter 45 scanning for viruses 46 starting 46 updating 47 McAfee Spamkiller 45 McAfee VirusScan 45 Media Center getting help 5 troubleshooting 155 Media Player 65 memory troubleshooting 157 menu bar 10 messages checking e-mail 40 sending e-mail 40 Microsoft Fax 109 Internet Explorer 36 Outlook 36 Outlook Express 36 Windows Media...
www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... SecurityCenter 45 scanning for viruses 46 starting 46 updating 47 McAfee Spamkiller 45 McAfee VirusScan 45 Media Center getting help 5 troubleshooting 155 Media Player 65 memory troubleshooting 157 menu bar 10 messages checking e-mail 40 sending e-mail 40 Microsoft Fax 109 Internet Explorer 36 Outlook 36 Outlook Express 36 Windows Media...
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... faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power 164 printer 164 safety guidelines 148 screen 150... controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 W WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 16 desktop 8 Files...
... faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power 164 printer 164 safety guidelines 148 screen 150... controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 W WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 16 desktop 8 Files...