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... the notebook model 2 Identifying components 3 Preparing your work space 4 Preventing static electricity discharge 5 Tape 5 Preparing the notebook 6 Removing the battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802....11 wireless card 22 Replacing the hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD ...
... the notebook model 2 Identifying components 3 Preparing your work space 4 Preventing static electricity discharge 5 Tape 5 Preparing the notebook 6 Removing the battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802....11 wireless card 22 Replacing the hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD ...
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...; Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid •...
...; Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid •...
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...it with a red or brown tint. • Conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Before performing maintenance on the outside of tape. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by ...surface on the notebook, you should be reused, replace it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Tape Some of the notebook.
...it with a red or brown tint. • Conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Before performing maintenance on the outside of tape. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by ...surface on the notebook, you should be reused, replace it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Tape Some of the notebook.
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...to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. To prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does not contain a disc. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and ...remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Replacing Notebook Components ...
...to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. To prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does not contain a disc. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and ...remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Replacing Notebook Components ...
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... rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 38. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you have access to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing...If you do not need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover"...
... rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 38. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you have access to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing...If you do not need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover"...
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... 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" .... 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board.
... 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" .... 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board.
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... on a television 46 Adjusting the television display settings 46 Ordering accessories 47 Chapter 5: Managing Power 49 Monitoring the battery charge 50 Recharging the battery 50 Changing the battery 51 Replacing the battery 51 Recalibrating the battery 52 Getting the most from your battery 53 Maximizing battery performance 53 Conserving battery power 54 Using alternate power sources 55 ii
... on a television 46 Adjusting the television display settings 46 Ordering accessories 47 Chapter 5: Managing Power 49 Monitoring the battery charge 50 Recharging the battery 50 Changing the battery 51 Replacing the battery 51 Recalibrating the battery 52 Getting the most from your battery 53 Maximizing battery performance 53 Conserving battery power 54 Using alternate power sources 55 ii
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... Caring for your notebook 68 Cleaning your notebook 69 Cleaning the exterior 69 Cleaning the keyboard 70 Cleaning the notebook screen 70 Maintaining the battery 70 Storing batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... Caring for your notebook 68 Cleaning your notebook 69 Cleaning the exterior 69 Cleaning the keyboard 70 Cleaning the notebook screen 70 Maintaining the battery 70 Storing batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your...
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Contents Troubleshooting 97 Audio 97 Battery 97 CD drives 97 Diskette drive (external 98 Display 98 DVD drives 99 Ethernet 101 File management 101 Hard drive 102 Internet 103 Keyboard 104 ... 117 Pointing device 117 Power 117 Printer 118 Sound 119 Status indicators 120 Touchpad or pointing device 120 Video 120 Telephone support 121 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 121 Appendix A: Legal Information 123 Index 133 iv
Contents Troubleshooting 97 Audio 97 Battery 97 CD drives 97 Diskette drive (external 98 Display 98 DVD drives 99 Ethernet 101 File management 101 Hard drive 102 Internet 103 Keyboard 104 ... 117 Pointing device 117 Power 117 Printer 118 Sound 119 Status indicators 120 Touchpad or pointing device 120 Video 120 Telephone support 121 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 121 Appendix A: Legal Information 123 Index 133 iv
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... to open the LCD panel. Battery charge is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is malfunctioning. Battery is off - Notebook is on - Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is charging. ■ LED...Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Press to AC power or the...
... to open the LCD panel. Battery charge is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is malfunctioning. Battery is off - Notebook is on - Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is charging. ■ LED...Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Press to AC power or the...
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...Model: S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 51. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules... information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 87. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 51. 10 For more information, see "Changing the...
...Model: S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 51. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules... information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 87. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 51. 10 For more information, see "Changing the...
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... returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to fully charge. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury...
... returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to fully charge. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury...
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...voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 3. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into ...your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , ...
...voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 3. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into ...your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , ...
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... lock icon, then click Restart. Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is used. Caps lock is turned off. 23 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Caps lock ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on . Num lock ■ LED on - www....gateway.com To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. The notebook turns off, then turns ...
... lock icon, then click Restart. Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is used. Caps lock is turned off. 23 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Caps lock ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on . Num lock ■ LED on - www....gateway.com To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. The notebook turns off, then turns ...
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... communication. Press the power button to close this system key... For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started System key combinations When you...
... communication. Press the power button to close this system key... For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started System key combinations When you...
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... wireless communication. Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of the display. 27 www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Skip...
... wireless communication. Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of the display. 27 www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Skip...
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...the hard drive kit" on page 87 for more slowly than inkjet printers. If your programs are running more information. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try replacing your notebook on page 51 for extended periods, you may ...internal storage space, try adding more information. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for accessories or supplies. See "Changing the battery" on battery power for more expensive, but they print much faster than you need additional space for storing files or transferring files to your notebook...
...the hard drive kit" on page 87 for more slowly than inkjet printers. If your programs are running more information. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try replacing your notebook on page 51 for extended periods, you may ...internal storage space, try adding more information. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for accessories or supplies. See "Changing the battery" on battery power for more expensive, but they print much faster than you need additional space for storing files or transferring files to your notebook...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Getting the most from your battery • Changing notebook power settings 49
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Getting the most from your battery • Changing notebook power settings 49
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... mobile processor technologies to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to prevent losing any unsaved work. This design provides you may need to AC power...
... mobile processor technologies to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to prevent losing any unsaved work. This design provides you may need to AC power...
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...hazardous material regulations. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is on . To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according to AC power, you must ...turn off while changing the battery. Do not disassemble, heat above 212...
...hazardous material regulations. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is on . To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according to AC power, you must ...turn off while changing the battery. Do not disassemble, heat above 212...