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...information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to the hard drive bracket. Replacing the hard drive 2 11 Using the... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are replacing, then remove it. 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. All other countries. See your notebook uses...
...information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to the hard drive bracket. Replacing the hard drive 2 11 Using the... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are replacing, then remove it. 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. All other countries. See your notebook uses...
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... or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management... 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 ...
... or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management... 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 ...
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...may become hot enough to harm your skin. Insert CDs or DVDs into this slot. Helps cool internal components. If the air vents are not obstructed. USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse)...your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in "Identifying drive types" on your lap. Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by ...
...may become hot enough to harm your skin. Insert CDs or DVDs into this slot. Helps cool internal components. If the air vents are not obstructed. USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse)...your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in "Identifying drive types" on your lap. Left www.gateway.com Kensington lock slot USB ports Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by ...
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... your drive has this drive to recordable CDs. You cannot use this This is your drive Use your notebook to create CDs or DVDs. logo... Combination DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording music and data to create DVDs. Using other types of the following drive types. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook...
... your drive has this drive to recordable CDs. You cannot use this This is your drive Use your notebook to create CDs or DVDs. logo... Combination DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording music and data to create DVDs. Using other types of the following drive types. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook...
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...play is facing up. Tip For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the CD or DVD drive. Using a tray-load DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on page 87. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the ...label facing up, then press down carefully on the edges of the disc until it snaps off of the disc. www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1. ...
...play is facing up. Tip For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the CD or DVD drive. Using a tray-load DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on page 87. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the ...label facing up, then press down carefully on the edges of the disc until it snaps off of the disc. www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1. ...
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... write files. Your notebook supports RAID 0 and RAID .1. RAID 0 A B C D E F 52 This type of Inexpensive/ Independent Disks) lets your notebook see multiple hard drives as fast. So, the entire file is important if you do not want to turn on your total file storage capacity. If the entire file... happens to be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs using this is accessed at the same speed as if it increases performance All hard drives have limitations on how fast they can increase file access speeds, which is accessed by...
... write files. Your notebook supports RAID 0 and RAID .1. RAID 0 A B C D E F 52 This type of Inexpensive/ Independent Disks) lets your notebook see multiple hard drives as fast. So, the entire file is important if you do not want to turn on your total file storage capacity. If the entire file... happens to be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs using this is accessed at the same speed as if it increases performance All hard drives have limitations on how fast they can increase file access speeds, which is accessed by...
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... power modes You can use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you turn on your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) ...'s battery: • Sleep - while your notebook is in airports, look for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. The next time you do not use a power adapter. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" ...
... power modes You can use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you turn on your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) ...'s battery: • Sleep - while your notebook is in airports, look for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. The next time you do not use a power adapter. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" ...
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... the inside of your notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets and remove the battery. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still...
... the inside of your notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets and remove the battery. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still...
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... Center starts. 93 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs ... or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe.
... Center starts. 93 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs ... or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe.
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A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 93. 99 www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your keyboard.
A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 93. 99 www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your keyboard.
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...your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the cover, then tighten the screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.... replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to step 21 to install Windows. -ORIf your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on ...
...your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the cover, then tighten the screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.... replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to step 21 to install Windows. -ORIf your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on ...
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... "Sound" on page 135. The message may help . Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 115. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is not recognized • Shut down and restart your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact ..., review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that your notebook. • Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it. 113 www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning it on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then...
... "Sound" on page 135. The message may help . Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 115. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is not recognized • Shut down and restart your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact ..., review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that your notebook. • Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it. 113 www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning it on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then...
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.... • Clean the disc. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 87. • Your notebook may not be read by the drive. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary...
.... • Clean the disc. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 87. • Your notebook may not be read by the drive. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary...
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... Help For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 50. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that ...you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover...
... Help For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 50. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that ...you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover...
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... user to disconnect the equipment. In some situations. Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive. 146 Repairs to certified equipment should be made by means of a certified connector assembly. Users should make electrical ground connections by the supplier. APPENDIX...
... user to disconnect the equipment. In some situations. Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive. 146 Repairs to certified equipment should be made by means of a certified connector assembly. Users should make electrical ground connections by the supplier. APPENDIX...
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...end of life" product, you may be glad to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following these components are classified as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of life" product. Environmental information ... local or regional waste collection administration for credit towards the purchase of life" product properly. www.gateway.com All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your "end of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. The laser devices...
...end of life" product, you may be glad to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following these components are classified as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of life" product. Environmental information ... local or regional waste collection administration for credit towards the purchase of life" product properly. www.gateway.com All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your "end of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. The laser devices...
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...27, 38 pause button 27, 38 play button 27, 38 stop button 27, 38 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 51 automobile power adapter 72 B battery alternate power sources 72 bay 69 calibrating 86 changing 69 charge indicator 6, 68 charge status ... 71 maximizing performance 71 monitoring charge 68 recalibrating 70 recharging 16, 68 release latch 10 replacing 69 storing 86 troubleshooting 133 bays battery 69 hard drive 10 memory 10, 103 BIOS Setup utility 70 Bluetooth system key 27 turning off 27, 46 turning on 27, 46 brightness adjusting 27, 28,...
...27, 38 pause button 27, 38 play button 27, 38 stop button 27, 38 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 51 automobile power adapter 72 B battery alternate power sources 72 bay 69 calibrating 86 changing 69 charge indicator 6, 68 charge status ... 71 maximizing performance 71 monitoring charge 68 recalibrating 70 recharging 16, 68 release latch 10 replacing 69 storing 86 troubleshooting 133 bays battery 69 hard drive 10 memory 10, 103 BIOS Setup utility 70 Bluetooth system key 27 turning off 27, 46 turning on 27, 46 brightness adjusting 27, 28,...
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... memory card 58 slots 58, 59 troubleshooting Express Card 117 troubleshooting memory card 125 CD cleaning 87 controlling playback 27, 38 eject button 51 inserting 51 manual eject hole 51 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 58 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 68 cleaning audio... CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking...
... memory card 58 slots 58, 59 troubleshooting Express Card 117 troubleshooting memory card 125 CD cleaning 87 controlling playback 27, 38 eject button 51 inserting 51 manual eject hole 51 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 58 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 68 cleaning audio... CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking...
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www.gateway.com power 9, 16 printer 7, 8 projector 63 scanner 7, 8 speaker 8 television 62 USB 7, 8, ... digital video camera connecting 57, 61, 62 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 25 disc drive indicator 23 diskette troubleshooting 113 diskette drive troubleshooting 113 display brightness 42 switching 26 troubleshooting 114 display properties adjusting 64 documentation User Guide ...re-installing 88, 89 drives DVD 50 DVD/CD-RW 7, 50 DVD±RW 7, 50 hard drive 10, 106 HD DVD 50 identifying drive types 50 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 50 replacing hard drive 106 status indicators 23 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com power 9, 16 printer 7, 8 projector 63 scanner 7, 8 speaker 8 television 62 USB 7, 8, ... digital video camera connecting 57, 61, 62 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 25 disc drive indicator 23 diskette troubleshooting 113 diskette drive troubleshooting 113 display brightness 42 switching 26 troubleshooting 114 display properties adjusting 64 documentation User Guide ...re-installing 88, 89 drives DVD 50 DVD/CD-RW 7, 50 DVD±RW 7, 50 hard drive 10, 106 HD DVD 50 identifying drive types 50 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 50 replacing hard drive 106 status indicators 23 troubleshooting...
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www.gateway.com jack 8 SpeedStep technology 74 Start camera button 40 starting notebook 19 programs 36 startup password 80 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 23 status indicators battery charge 6, 68 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 23 disc drive 23 drive activity 23 DVD drive 23 hard drive 23 ...36 troubleshooting 136 travel tips 77 troubleshooting audio 135 battery 133 diskette drive 113 display 114 DVD drive 115 Express Cards 117 external monitor 136 faxes 127 files 117 general guidelines 112 hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center...
www.gateway.com jack 8 SpeedStep technology 74 Start camera button 40 starting notebook 19 programs 36 startup password 80 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 23 status indicators battery charge 6, 68 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 23 disc drive 23 drive activity 23 DVD drive 23 hard drive 23 ...36 troubleshooting 136 travel tips 77 troubleshooting audio 135 battery 133 diskette drive 113 display 114 DVD drive 115 Express Cards 117 external monitor 136 faxes 127 files 117 general guidelines 112 hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center...