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.... Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of their respective companies. 1 Caution Replace the power cord if ... the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Technical Support See the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. in . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-...
.... Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of their respective companies. 1 Caution Replace the power cord if ... the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Technical Support See the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. in . The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-...
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... it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their ... for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is not connected to AC power, save your work...
... it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their ... for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Keep away from children. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is not connected to AC power, save your work...
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... workbench or other countries. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of... hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. See your online hardware guide. Replacing the...
... workbench or other countries. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of... hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. See your online hardware guide. Replacing the...
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...registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the... six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter...
...registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the... six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter...
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... The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. in the online User Guide. Before working with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before ...the bottom of their edges. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Screws Technical Support See the label on the outside...
... The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. in the online User Guide. Before working with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before ...the bottom of their edges. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Screws Technical Support See the label on the outside...
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... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD...
... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD...
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...under the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to replace the ...keyboard. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal ...
...under the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to replace the ...keyboard. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal ...
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.... Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in the United States and other components. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to not ...LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Be careful 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. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: ...
.... Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in the United States and other components. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to not ...LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Be careful 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. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: ...
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... PC Cards. 5 Turn your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and ... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC ...
... PC Cards. 5 Turn your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and ... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC ...
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.... 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All... rights reserved. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...
.... 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All... rights reserved. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...
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... before replacing a component. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags...
... before replacing a component. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags...
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... connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards.... be inserted 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. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into place. -OR- If the module does not fit, ...
... connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards.... be inserted 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. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into place. -OR- If the module does not fit, ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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Contents Chapter 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 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
Contents Chapter 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 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
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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 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
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 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
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... information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes only.... all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the following...
... information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes only.... all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the following...
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For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.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 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 support.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 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
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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 Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
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 Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
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...is in Standby mode. ■ LED off - The built-in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon ...into this jack. 6 Plug a microphone into this jack. Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery is on - notebook is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - battery is very low. ■ LED solid red...
...is in Standby mode. ■ LED off - The built-in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon ...into this jack. 6 Plug a microphone into this jack. Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery is on - notebook is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - battery is very low. ■ LED solid red...
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...optional jack. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your lap. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook to an object .... If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to harm your notebook on a television in your notebook. For more information, see Viewing the display ...
...optional jack. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your lap. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook to an object .... If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to harm your notebook on a television in your notebook. For more information, see Viewing the display ...