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..., remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to replace the DVD drive. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Before working with a K. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your hardware guide for... discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place.
..., remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to replace the DVD drive. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Before working with a K. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your hardware guide for... discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place.
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... the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. Technical Support See the ...label on the DVD bracket. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the ...
... the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. Technical Support See the ...label on the DVD bracket. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the ...
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... discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such...cover screws and put it to the fully opened position. Never slide components over so the top is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC ...
... discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such...cover screws and put it to the fully opened position. Never slide components over so the top is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC ...
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... the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power...clip to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into the slot under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it is not twisted...
... the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 9 Replace the two optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power...clip to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into the slot under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it is not twisted...
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... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. For more information, see "Changing ...a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of...
... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. For more information, see "Changing ...a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of...
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... the module lines up with the tab in one direction. All rights reserved. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the... a 30-degree angle and insert it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it into the empty...
... the module lines up with the tab in one direction. All rights reserved. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the... a 30-degree angle and insert it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it into the empty...
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...1: About this reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 ...drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating ...
...1: About this reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 ...drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating ...
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Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 31 Preventing static electricity discharge 32 Adding or replacing memory 32 Replacing the DVD drive 35 Replacing the hard drive kit 38 Replacing the keyboard 40 Removing the keyboard 40 Installing the keyboard 43 Appendix A: ...
Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 31 Preventing static electricity discharge 32 Adding or replacing memory 32 Replacing the DVD drive 35 Replacing the hard drive kit 38 Replacing the keyboard 40 Removing the keyboard 40 Installing the keyboard 43 Appendix A: ...
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CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ...; Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ...; Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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... Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port Insert one Type II PC Card into these ports. For more information, see "Using the memory... For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 25. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more ...
... Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port Insert one Type II PC Card into these ports. For more information, see "Using the memory... For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 25. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more ...
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... batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 32. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. System label Includes the product ...model number. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For...
... batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 32. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. System label Includes the product ...model number. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For...
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...DVD drive. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When... you want to play is facing up . Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures ...
...DVD drive. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When... you want to play is facing up . Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures ...
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... for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. You do not need to remove the memory card. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. 26 Hot-swapping means that you restart your notebook supports hot-swapping. Adding and... use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge of the card is running. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-...
... for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. You do not need to remove the memory card. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. 26 Hot-swapping means that you restart your notebook supports hot-swapping. Adding and... use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge of the card is running. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-...
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... you may want to another computer. 30 See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32 for extended periods, you can swap batteries when necessary. The most common types are more information. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you are printing large documents. If... your programs are running more slowly than you think they are slower than inkjet printers when you need additional space for more memory. Inkjet printers and cartridges are...
... you may want to another computer. 30 See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32 for extended periods, you can swap batteries when necessary. The most common types are more information. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you are printing large documents. If... your programs are running more slowly than you think they are slower than inkjet printers when you need additional space for more memory. Inkjet printers and cartridges are...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard 31
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard 31
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... on your workbench or other grounded object. The modules are ready to replace memory. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your Gateway notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important Before installing or replacing components...
... on your workbench or other grounded object. The modules are ready to replace memory. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your Gateway notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important Before installing or replacing components...
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Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover.
Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover.
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
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...module lines up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 35 www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. This module is facing...any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can replace it with a similar drive provided ...
...module lines up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 35 www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. This module is facing...any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can replace it with a similar drive provided ...
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Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Keyboard screw Captive screw Captive screw 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. 7 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in a safe place. Screw 36
Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Keyboard screw Captive screw Captive screw 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. 7 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in a safe place. Screw 36