8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. Screw Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: DVD drive Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. Screw Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: DVD drive Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the...
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...respective companies. Technical Support See the label 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. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be ...brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in the Reference Guide, then go to step Step 23. -OR- If your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive...
...respective companies. Technical Support See the label 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. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be ...brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in the Reference Guide, then go to step Step 23. -OR- If your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive...
8512567 - Setup Poster (Inside)
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... used herein are installed on the bottom of your User Guide that has been included on -screen instructions to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for Windows VistaTM (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update). •.... • Turn off wireless devices when not using them. • Use sleep mode when not using your notebook. • Use the DVD drive only when you need to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see your Reference Guide that has been included on using...
... used herein are installed on the bottom of your User Guide that has been included on -screen instructions to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for Windows VistaTM (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update). •.... • Turn off wireless devices when not using them. • Use sleep mode when not using your notebook. • Use the DVD drive only when you need to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see your Reference Guide that has been included on using...
8512568 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... or off 44 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 45 Bluetooth radio 46 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 49 Using the DVD drive 50 Identifying drive 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...
... or off 44 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 45 Bluetooth radio 46 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 49 Using the DVD drive 50 Identifying drive 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...
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www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 62 Adjusting the display properties 64 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . . 65 Chapter 5: Managing ... 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 Overclocking the processor 87 iii
www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 62 Adjusting the display properties 64 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . . 65 Chapter 5: Managing ... 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 Overclocking the processor 87 iii
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...-installed software and drivers 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 ... 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...
...-installed software and drivers 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 ... 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...
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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 connecting a Kensington cable lock to this drive. If the air ... block or insert objects into these slots. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on page 50. 7 Insert CDs or DVDs into this slot. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not use the notebook on page 50. USB ports Ventilation...
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 connecting a Kensington cable lock to this drive. If the air ... block or insert objects into these slots. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on page 50. 7 Insert CDs or DVDs into this slot. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not use the notebook on page 50. USB ports Ventilation...
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Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. You can ... features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 75. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Multimedia panel Speaker Speaker Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Fingerprint reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse...
Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. You can ... features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 75. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Multimedia panel Speaker Speaker Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Fingerprint reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse...
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... The status indicators are on, you when a drive is used. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off . ■ LED on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on... or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is being accessed. 23 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 . A ■ LED off - Drive is turned off - ...
... The status indicators are on, you when a drive is used. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off . ■ LED on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on... or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is being accessed. 23 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 . A ■ LED off - Drive is turned off - ...
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...battery performance. Use this button to be in the ON position for this feature in an airplane. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio ... this system key... Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Bluetooth communication devices ...
...battery performance. Use this button to be in the ON position for this feature in an airplane. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio ... this system key... Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Bluetooth communication devices ...
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...: You can start swiping at any point on the strip, the volume control continues to restore the sound. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Capacitive volume control-Swipe your finger on the strip. ■ The duration of the swipe determines the amount of the change the volume.... 38 Stop playing the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate...
...: You can start swiping at any point on the strip, the volume control continues to restore the sound. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Capacitive volume control-Swipe your finger on the strip. ■ The duration of the swipe determines the amount of the change the volume.... 38 Stop playing the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate...
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Setting up an optional RAID • Using the memory card reader • Using an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 49
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Setting up an optional RAID • Using the memory card reader • Using an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 49
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... layer capability of blank media will result in less capacity. 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. 50 type... Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one or more of multimedia features. CHAPTER...
... layer capability of blank media will result in less capacity. 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. 50 type... Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one or more of multimedia features. CHAPTER...
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... the eject button 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 closed . After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open . 2 Carefully lift on the ...
... the eject button 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 closed . After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open . 2 Carefully lift on the ...
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... hard drives like this is accessed at the same speed as if it increases performance All hard drives have limitations on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. RAID 0 is important if you do not want to increase your notebook use multiple hard drives more efficiently. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and...
... hard drives like this is accessed at the same speed as if it increases performance All hard drives have limitations on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. RAID 0 is important if you do not want to increase your notebook use multiple hard drives more efficiently. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and...
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.... -ORIf you face your online User Guide. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Tip For more information about editing video, see "Creating a video DVD" in your audience.
.... -ORIf you face your online User Guide. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Tip For more information about editing video, see "Creating a video DVD" in your audience.
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... "Traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on your notebook is in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile ...boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. Changing power modes You can use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. while your notebook, it switches to support pillars, in airports, look for times when you cannot use alternate power sources...
... "Traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on your notebook is in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile ...boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. Changing power modes You can use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. while your notebook, it switches to support pillars, in airports, look for times when you cannot use alternate power sources...
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CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Maintaining the battery • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • Overclocking the processor • Recovering your system 83
CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Maintaining the battery • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • Overclocking the processor • Recovering your system 83
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... an aerosol can of air. Also, remove the battery before trying to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn off your...
... an aerosol can of air. Also, remove the battery before trying to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn off your...
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Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to exit BIOS saving changes. 87 To change the speed of the CPU. 4 Press F10, then type Y to the edge, not ..., the battery constantly charges, even though it with an Extreme Edition CPU, the CPU is fully charged and you see a startup screen, press F2. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. Overclocking the processor If your notebook comes with an...
Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to exit BIOS saving changes. 87 To change the speed of the CPU. 4 Press F10, then type Y to the edge, not ..., the battery constantly charges, even though it with an Extreme Edition CPU, the CPU is fully charged and you see a startup screen, press F2. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. Overclocking the processor If your notebook comes with an...