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... the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 4 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on...
... the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 4 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on...
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... instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 64. Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - To replace...
... instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 64. Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - To replace...
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... instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 8 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 62 top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the Bluetooth module Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver...
... instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 8 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 62 top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the Bluetooth module Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver...
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... notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 wireless card from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 7 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 8 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 9 Remove the keyboard...
... notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 wireless card from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 7 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 8 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 9 Remove the keyboard...
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Hard drive is not in use . Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys FN key Windows key Arrow keys Application key Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 24 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Description Disc drive ■ LED on - drive is being accessed. Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Using the keyboard Your notebook ...
Hard drive is not in use . Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys FN key Windows key Arrow keys Application key Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 24 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Description Disc drive ■ LED on - drive is being accessed. Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Using the keyboard Your notebook ...
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... must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. As soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook with no easy way to guess. Important You must set the supervisor password in case of your notebook. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook) in order...
... must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. As soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook with no easy way to guess. Important You must set the supervisor password in case of your notebook. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook) in order...
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...) incorrectly, you have a problem with your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service • The condition of your network jack, see "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For the location of users accessing those computers 103 If the error message still appears...
...) incorrectly, you have a problem with your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service • The condition of your network jack, see "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For the location of users accessing those computers 103 If the error message still appears...
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... Support. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with another modem is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use). • Use...
... Support. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with another modem is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use). • Use...
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... correctly installed required software for the PC Card. For instructions on inserting your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Your notebook is fully recharged. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings...
... correctly installed required software for the PC Card. For instructions on inserting your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Your notebook is fully recharged. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings...
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... the printer can start printing. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer is on • Make sure that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is calibrated correctly. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers...
... the printer can start printing. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer is on • Make sure that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is calibrated correctly. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers...
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...;RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 86 EmPower power adapter 55 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 8, 19 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 110 files opening 30 transferring 63 troubleshooting 101 Firewire port 8, 41 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 25 G Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 91 purchasing 48 replacing 91 troubleshooting 102 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 55 hot-swapping 39, 41 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 56 system key 26 turning...
...;RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 86 EmPower power adapter 55 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 8, 19 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 110 files opening 30 transferring 63 troubleshooting 101 Firewire port 8, 41 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 25 G Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 91 purchasing 48 replacing 91 troubleshooting 102 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 55 hot-swapping 39, 41 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 56 system key 26 turning...
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... 64 serial number 3, 64 setting up safety precautions 124 shortcut menus accessing 30 shortcuts opening menu 30 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 56 system key 26 SO-DIMM See memory software recovering 73 sound adjusting 28, 31 controls 31 muting 28, 31 troubleshooting 119 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 56 starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 64 static electricity 86 status indicators battery charge 6, 50 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 24 disc drive...
... 64 serial number 3, 64 setting up safety precautions 124 shortcut menus accessing 30 shortcuts opening menu 30 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 56 system key 26 SO-DIMM See memory software recovering 73 sound adjusting 28, 31 controls 31 muting 28, 31 troubleshooting 119 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 56 starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 64 static electricity 86 status indicators battery charge 6, 50 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 24 disc drive...
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... manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About this reference About this guide, the online User Guide...
... manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About this reference About this guide, the online User Guide...
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... your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the headphone jack on the notebook. ■ If you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 32. Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For...
... your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the headphone jack on the notebook. ■ If you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 32. Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For...
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... shock, you may need to the Internet ■ If you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is missing", or "disk" error message ■ Eject the diskette from an external diskette drive, then press ENTER. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in an external diskette drive, eject it , then restart your notebook. ■ If your...
... shock, you may need to the Internet ■ If you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is missing", or "disk" error message ■ Eject the diskette from an external diskette drive, then press ENTER. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in an external diskette drive, eject it , then restart your notebook. ■ If your...
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.../offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is online. To test the outlet, plug a working on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 49. Replace any damaged cables. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting ■ If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure...
.../offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is online. To test the outlet, plug a working on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 49. Replace any damaged cables. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting ■ If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure...
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... driver. 109 The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to is in the printer setup. Press the button to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Make sure that you want to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions...
... driver. 109 The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to is in the printer setup. Press the button to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Make sure that you want to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions...
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... 32 locating 7 troubleshooting 86 using 32 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 70 EmPower power adapter 51 Ethernet connecting 17 jack 8, 17 external monitor 9, 23 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad Index F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 99 files opening 27 transferring 62 troubleshooting 88 Firewire port 8, 38 Fn key 22, 23 folders opening 27 function keys 21 G Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 20 installing 76 purchasing 44 replacing 76 troubleshooting 88 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 52, 57 hot...
... 32 locating 7 troubleshooting 86 using 32 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 70 EmPower power adapter 51 Ethernet connecting 17 jack 8, 17 external monitor 9, 23 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad Index F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 99 files opening 27 transferring 62 troubleshooting 88 Firewire port 8, 38 Fn key 22, 23 folders opening 27 function keys 21 G Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 20 installing 76 purchasing 44 replacing 76 troubleshooting 88 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 52, 57 hot...
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... 23 138 www.gateway.com toggle display 23 Windows 22 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 44 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 68 release latch 6 switching display 23 troubleshooting 84 LCD/CRT system key 23 line protector 60 line tester 60 lock cable 62 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 67, 68 Media Center troubleshooting 91 memory bay 10 installing 71 purchasing 44 removing 71 replacing 71 troubleshooting 96 memory card reader locating 8 memory cards supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 6
... 23 138 www.gateway.com toggle display 23 Windows 22 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 44 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 68 release latch 6 switching display 23 troubleshooting 84 LCD/CRT system key 23 line protector 60 line tester 60 lock cable 62 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 67, 68 Media Center troubleshooting 91 memory bay 10 installing 71 purchasing 44 removing 71 replacing 71 troubleshooting 96 memory card reader locating 8 memory cards supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 6
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... 40 port 9 screen resolution 41 using 23 mouse troubleshooting 101 USB port 8 moving pointer 27 screen objects 28 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 28 using DVD drive 32 muting sound 25, 28 N navigation keys 22 network troubleshooting 101, 103 network jack 8, 17 networking turning off wireless network 29 turning on wireless network 29 NTSC/PAL jack 42 Num Lock status indicator 20 system key 22 numeric keypad status indicator 20 using 22 Index O opening files 27 folders 27 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 27 shortcut menu 27 P password...
... 40 port 9 screen resolution 41 using 23 mouse troubleshooting 101 USB port 8 moving pointer 27 screen objects 28 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 28 using DVD drive 32 muting sound 25, 28 N navigation keys 22 network troubleshooting 101, 103 network jack 8, 17 networking turning off wireless network 29 turning on wireless network 29 NTSC/PAL jack 42 Num Lock status indicator 20 system key 22 numeric keypad status indicator 20 using 22 Index O opening files 27 folders 27 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 27 shortcut menu 27 P password...
