8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of your Reference Guide. 9 Carefully slide the drive...
... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of your Reference Guide. 9 Carefully slide the drive...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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...; 2007 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook are using the thumb notch, then remove it to use them. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 8 Turn your notebook. Locating Components 1 2 Print out the section "Setting up an optional RAID" located in the Reference Guide. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the...
...; 2007 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook are using the thumb notch, then remove it to use them. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 8 Turn your notebook. Locating Components 1 2 Print out the section "Setting up an optional RAID" located in the Reference Guide. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 If your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot from the old drive. 12 Remove...
... your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 If your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot from the old drive. 12 Remove...
8512567 - Setup Poster (Inside)
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USER GUIDE ® SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your hard drive. in place. USB port Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Power button Getting help and information about common issues, visit our Internet Support Site at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if...
USER GUIDE ® SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your hard drive. in place. USB port Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Power button Getting help and information about common issues, visit our Internet Support Site at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if...
8513072 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... these slots. Connect an external SATA hard drive to the notebook. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this optional jack. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into these slots are blocked, your lap. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such...
... these slots. Connect an external SATA hard drive to the notebook. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this optional jack. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into these slots are blocked, your lap. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such...
8513072 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... service. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with confidential files until you see your notebook display. You must return your notebook to enter at startup. The startup password is very secure, with no easy way to set using the BIOS utility. Important You must enter the User Password each time you must set the supervisor password in order to recover a forgotten password...
... service. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with confidential files until you see your notebook display. You must return your notebook to enter at startup. The startup password is very secure, with no easy way to set using the BIOS utility. Important You must enter the User Password each time you must set the supervisor password in order to recover a forgotten password...
8513072 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... factory condition, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 94. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover your system to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of software or hardware...
... factory condition, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 94. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover your system to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of software or hardware...
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... the case, you may not be expecting to need to follow that software's installation instructions. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive.
... the case, you may not be expecting to need to follow that software's installation instructions. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive.
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.... -ORIf your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was the C drive, 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 insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 110
.... -ORIf your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was the C drive, 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 insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 110
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... temperature. 133 For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Power Your notebook is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp...
... temperature. 133 For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Power Your notebook is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp...
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... guide that you may need to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the power cable...
... guide that you may need to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the power cable...
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... 25 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 85 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 38 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 58 locating 8 memory cards supported 153
... 25 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 85 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 38 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 58 locating 8 memory cards supported 153
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... device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 adjusting modem 128 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting 135 W waking up notebook 21 webcam 12, 39 Webcam status indicator 12 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 38 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 96 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 129 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 131 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 6 troubleshooting 131 working safely 14 V VGA port 9, 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor...
... device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 adjusting modem 128 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting 135 W waking up notebook 21 webcam 12, 39 Webcam status indicator 12 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 38 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 96 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 129 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 131 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 6 troubleshooting 131 working safely 14 V VGA port 9, 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor...
8513212 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R0
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... serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 You must return your notebook) in order to Gateway for someone else to your notebook. Caution Use a password that you can be sure of your notebook to set the supervisor password in case of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with confidential files until you can remember, but that is the password you must set the user (startup) password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open...
... serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 You must return your notebook) in order to Gateway for someone else to your notebook. Caution Use a password that you can be sure of your notebook to set the supervisor password in case of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with confidential files until you can remember, but that is the password you must set the user (startup) password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open...
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... in "Troubleshooting" on page 107 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 93. 88 You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on...
... in "Troubleshooting" on page 107 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 93. 88 You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on...
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... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to step 23. 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. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to boot...
... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to step 23. 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. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to boot...
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... AC power source. Many printers have selected it is connected to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... AC power source. Many printers have selected it is connected to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... key combinations 25 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 85 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 110 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 38 troubleshooting 117 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 99 removing 99 replacing 99 troubleshooting 120 memory card reader inserting card 58 locating 8 memory cards supported...
... key combinations 25 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 85 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 110 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 38 troubleshooting 117 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 99 removing 99 replacing 99 troubleshooting 120 memory card reader inserting card 58 locating 8 memory cards supported...
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... adapter 72 battery 68, 69, 70, 71 button 11, 26 changing modes 73 changing plans 74 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 71 EmPower adapter 72 extending battery life 71 Hibernate mode 72 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 72 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 81 management 67, 71 plans 74 Sleep mode 21, 26, 72 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 74 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 129 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 19 printer default 130 installing 60 troubleshooting 130 USB port...
... adapter 72 battery 68, 69, 70, 71 button 11, 26 changing modes 73 changing plans 74 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 71 EmPower adapter 72 extending battery life 71 Hibernate mode 72 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 72 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 81 management 67, 71 plans 74 Sleep mode 21, 26, 72 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 74 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 129 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 19 printer default 130 installing 60 troubleshooting 130 USB port...
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... device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 125 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 127 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 6 troubleshooting 127 working safely 14 V VGA port 9, 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor port 9 projector port 9 troubleshooting 132 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 57, 61, 62 volume adjusting 28, 42 adjusting modem 124 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting 131 W waking up notebook 21 webcam...
... device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 125 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 127 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 6 troubleshooting 127 working safely 14 V VGA port 9, 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor port 9 projector port 9 troubleshooting 132 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 57, 61, 62 volume adjusting 28, 42 adjusting modem 124 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting 131 W waking up notebook 21 webcam...
