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.... • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Important Use a small screwdriver or other pointed tool to a bare metal part of the bay. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Avoid touching the edge connectors. See your Reference Guide. ...9 Carefully slide the drive out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic ...
.... • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Important Use a small screwdriver or other pointed tool to a bare metal part of the bay. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Avoid touching the edge connectors. See your Reference Guide. ...9 Carefully slide the drive out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic ...
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... 13 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 12 Remove the four screws that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to Step 23. 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When ...the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway...
... 13 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 12 Remove the four screws that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to Step 23. 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When ...the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway...
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... Turning your wireless radio on or off 47 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 47 Bluetooth radio 49 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 51 Using the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52 Using a DVD drive 53 Using the memory card reader 55 Memory card types 55 Inserting a memory card 56 Using a memory card 56 Removing...
... Turning your wireless radio on or off 47 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 47 Bluetooth radio 49 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 51 Using the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52 Using a DVD drive 53 Using the memory card reader 55 Memory card types 55 Inserting a memory card 56 Using a memory card 56 Removing...
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... 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
... 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52.
Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52.
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...IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - A ■ LED off - Caps lock is turned 1 on . Drive is not being accessed. 25 www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you ... - Numeric keypad is turned off - Numeric keypad is turned on . Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num lock DVD drive Hard drive Num lock Icon Description ■ LED on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11...
...IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - A ■ LED off - Caps lock is turned 1 on . Drive is not being accessed. 25 www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you ... - Numeric keypad is turned off - Numeric keypad is turned on . Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num lock DVD drive Hard drive Num lock Icon Description ■ LED on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11...
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 51
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 51
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... data. HD DVD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. 52 Look on the front of the drive for ... CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using the DVD drive You can use this drive to create DVDs. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain...
... data. HD DVD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. 52 Look on the front of the drive for ... CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using the DVD drive You can use this drive to create DVDs. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain...
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... in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on your DVD drive is 1. To be able to play a prerecorded DVD, the disc's regional code and your notebook's delivery address. www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. The regional code...
... in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on your DVD drive is 1. To be able to play a prerecorded DVD, the disc's regional code and your notebook's delivery address. www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. The regional code...
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Tip Your notebook must be turned on the DVD drive. Using a slot-load DVD drive [ Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Place the disc in . 54 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on to turn on the edges of the disc until it snaps off of... the spindle. 3 Push the tray in until the mechanism draws it is closed. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this...
Tip Your notebook must be turned on the DVD drive. Using a slot-load DVD drive [ Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Place the disc in . 54 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on to turn on the edges of the disc until it snaps off of... the spindle. 3 Push the tray in until the mechanism draws it is closed. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this...
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... the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to turn on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. Using the memory card reader... memory card reader to your notebook and a device that is available with the media. 55 www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on the DVD drive. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone...
... the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to turn on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. Using the memory card reader... memory card reader to your notebook and a device that is available with the media. 55 www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on the DVD drive. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone...
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...off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to turn off .... • Recharge the battery often, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 66. The display stays off the display while you cannot ...
...off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to turn off .... • Recharge the battery often, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 66. The display stays off the display while you cannot ...
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... remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by your notebook. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you spill liquid on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. To avoid possible...
... remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by your notebook. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you spill liquid on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. To avoid possible...
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... the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 93 To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. If an AutoPlay dialog....exe. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. 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.
... the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 93 To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. If an AutoPlay dialog....exe. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. 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.
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www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in step 8, you can still run Windows, back up your keyboard. Important Before your hard drive. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of valid boot devices ...for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 89. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any important files you have not already done so).
www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in step 8, you can still run Windows, back up your keyboard. Important Before your hard drive. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of valid boot devices ...for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 89. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any important files you have not already done so).
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... Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard...
... Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard...
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...battery installed. • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is covered under "DVD drives" on page 117. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an ...error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the ...
...battery installed. • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is covered under "DVD drives" on page 117. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an ...error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the ...
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... the display settings. Press FN + F4 several times to a minimum. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc • The disc may be sending its display to read by the drive. 117 Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your notebook...more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Changing screen settings" in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is blank • Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility ...
... the display settings. Press FN + F4 several times to a minimum. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc • The disc may be sending its display to read by the drive. 117 Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your notebook...more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Changing screen settings" in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is blank • Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility ...
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... have copy protection software. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. A DVD movie will not play • Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. • Your notebook may be able to play ...are plugged in your notebook. For instructions on the notebook. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your notebook. • Clean the disc. An audio CD...
... have copy protection software. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. A DVD movie will not play • Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. • Your notebook may be able to play ...are plugged in your notebook. For instructions on the notebook. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your notebook. • Clean the disc. An audio CD...
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...disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in your online User Guide. Help For more information, see "Using a tray-load DVD drive" on page 53. Type the keyword System Restore in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see your notebook to a stereo system ...opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is covered under "Networks (wired)"...
...disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in your online User Guide. Help For more information, see "Using a tray-load DVD drive" on page 53. Type the keyword System Restore in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see your notebook to a stereo system ...opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is covered under "Networks (wired)"...