8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC...• Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after ...user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
... If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC...• Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after ...user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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...Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. 5 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Replacing the Battery Replacing ...and is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is turned on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of the battery as hazardous waste. The battery used in the United States and other brands and...
...Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. 5 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Replacing the Battery Replacing ...and is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is turned on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of the battery as hazardous waste. The battery used in the United States and other brands and...
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... trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other pointed tool to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • ...of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other countries. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. ...
... trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other pointed tool to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • ...of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other countries. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. ...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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...connectors. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are using the thumb notch, then remove it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. All other countries... discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Technical Support See the label on ...
...connectors. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are using the thumb notch, then remove it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. All other countries... discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Technical Support See the label on ...
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... trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to insert your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up . 15 Replace the screws removed in the Reference Guide, then go to step Step 23. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are replacing, then remove it. 13 Remove the bracket from CD... 23. 21 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw 14 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up an optional RAID" in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay...
... trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to insert your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up . 15 Replace the screws removed in the Reference Guide, then go to step Step 23. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are replacing, then remove it. 13 Remove the bracket from CD... 23. 21 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw 14 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up an optional RAID" in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay...
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... or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook over so the top is facing up, then remove the battery. Important Note the location of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks...of their respective companies. Warning To avoid exposure to your notebook by two cables. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs...
... or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook over so the top is facing up, then remove the battery. Important Note the location of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks...of their respective companies. Warning To avoid exposure to your notebook by two cables. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs...
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...keyboard down onto the palm rest with the space bar away from you finger along the front edge of your notebook, insert the cable into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clip. Replacing the keyboard 14 Slide the beige keyboard connector ...clip to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is flat all the way across ....
...keyboard down onto the palm rest with the space bar away from you finger along the front edge of your notebook, insert the cable into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clip. Replacing the keyboard 14 Slide the beige keyboard connector ...clip to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is flat all the way across ....
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... each end of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. All...
... each end of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. All...
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... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot...
... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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...the cover. Screw Screw 1 8 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . 11 Pull the cover off your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Never slide components...the silver contacts are extremely sensitive to lock the connector in place. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clip. Technical Support See the label on your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most ...
...the cover. Screw Screw 1 8 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . 11 Pull the cover off your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Never slide components...the silver contacts are extremely sensitive to lock the connector in place. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clip. Technical Support See the label on your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most ...
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Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. The cover should be damaged when...located on both hinge covers to lock the connector in place. All other countries. Important The cable is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in the United States and other brands and product names are ...
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. The cover should be damaged when...located on both hinge covers to lock the connector in place. All other countries. Important The cable is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in the United States and other brands and product names are ...
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... remove the battery before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook are ready to use them. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...
... remove the battery before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook are ready to use them. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...
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See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 9... removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 11. 16 Reattach the antenna cables to each of the connectors. 12 Pull...
See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 9... removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 11. 16 Reattach the antenna cables to each of the connectors. 12 Pull...
8512567 - Setup Poster (Inside)
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...the display as low as you can comfortably see your Reference Guide that has been included on the bottom of your notebook. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is...image shown. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using your Gateway notebook, see . • Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management ...
...the display as low as you can comfortably see your Reference Guide that has been included on the bottom of your notebook. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is...image shown. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using your Gateway notebook, see . • Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management ...
8513072 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10... Working safely and comfortably 14 Reducing eye strain 14 Setting up your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source ...
... 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10... Working safely and comfortably 14 Reducing eye strain 14 Setting up your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source ...
8513072 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... types 50 Using a DVD drive 51 Setting up an optional RAID 52 About RAID 52 RAID 0 for performance 52 RAID 1 for security 53 Preparing your notebook for RAID 54 Configuring RAID 54 Getting help 57 Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive 57 Using the memory card reader 58 Memory card...
... types 50 Using a DVD drive 51 Setting up an optional RAID 52 About RAID 52 RAID 0 for performance 52 RAID 1 for security 53 Preparing your notebook for RAID 54 Configuring RAID 54 Getting help 57 Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive 57 Using the memory card reader 58 Memory card...
8513072 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R1
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www.gateway.com Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 61 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 62 Adjusting the display properties 64 Using the projector or ... Radio frequency wireless connections 79 Files 79 Security 80 Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 iii
www.gateway.com Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 61 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 62 Adjusting the display properties 64 Using the projector or ... Radio frequency wireless connections 79 Files 79 Security 80 Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 iii
8513072 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... 89 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 97 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps...
... 89 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 97 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps...
8513072 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R1
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...recording media • Networking To access your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on the following... topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Gateway model and serial number A label on...
...recording media • Networking To access your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on the following... topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Gateway model and serial number A label on...
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For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3
For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3