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HARDWARE REFERENCE

Gateway Notebook

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Page 3: ...SL modem or to an Ethernet network 13 Starting your notebook 14 Waking up your notebook 14 Turning off your notebook 14 Restarting rebooting your notebook 15 Using the status indicators 16 Using the keyboard 17 Key types 17 System key combinations 18 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 20 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 22 Using the CD or DVD drive 23 Identifying drive types 23...

Page 4: ...cing the hard drive kit 37 Replacing the keyboard 41 Removing the keyboard 41 Installing the keyboard 44 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 45 Important safety information 46 Regulatory compliance statements 48 Wireless guidance 48 United States of America 49 Canada 51 Japan 52 Laser safety statement 53 EPA ENERGY STAR 53 Environmental information 53 Notices 54 Index 57 ...

Page 5: ...CHAPTER 1 1 Aboutthisreference About this guide Accessing the online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity For more information ...

Page 6: ...Windows and other software Controlling audio and video settings Using the Internet Protecting your files Playing and recording media Networking Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide Click Start All Programs then click Gateway Documentation Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this section is for informational purposes on...

Page 7: ...d on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system For more information For more information about your notebook visit Gateway s Support page at support gateway com or the Web address shown on your notebook s label The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications ...

Page 8: ...CHAPTER 1 About this reference www gateway com 4 ...

Page 9: ...network Starting your notebook Turning off your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebook Using the status indicators Using the keyboard Using the EZ Pad touchpad Adjusting the volume Turning your wireless radio on or off Using the CD or DVD drive Using the memory card reader Adding and removing a PC Card Changing batteries Recalibrating the battery Ordering accessories ...

Page 10: ...er PDA or cellulartelephoneintothememorycardreader Formoreinformation see Using the memory card reader on page 25 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard and Secure Digital cards Battery charge indicator LED blue battery is fully charged LED purple battery is charging LED blinking red battery charge is very low LED solid red battery is malfunctioning Power indi...

Page 11: ...ok resting on your lap Iftheairventsareblocked thenotebook maybecomehotenoughtoharmyour skin Caution Donotblockorinsertobjectsintotheseslots Iftheseslotsareblocked your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed Donotusethenotebookonabed sofa rug orothersimilarsurface...

Page 12: ... USB ports DVD drive Component Icon Description Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack The other end of the cable can be plugged into a cable modem DSL modem or an Ethernet network jack For more information see Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network on page 13 Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack For more information see Connecting the dial up mod...

Page 13: ...ock the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 27 Memory bay Amemorymoduleisinstalledinthisbay Formoreinformation see Adding or replacing memory on page 32 Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay For more information see Replacing the hard drive kit on page 37 System label Includes the product model number For more information see Gateway model and serial number o...

Page 14: ...er Saving Settings in the online User Guide Keyboard Provides all the features of a full sized computer keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 17 Status indicators Informyouwhenadriveisinuseorwhenabuttonhasbeenpressedthataffects howthekeyboardisused Formoreinformation see Usingthestatusindicators on page 16 Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse For more informati...

Page 15: ... than you expect If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours the battery may need to be recalibrated For information on recalibrating the battery see Recalibrating the battery on page 28 You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook s battery The battery was shipped to you partially charged You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the b...

Page 16: ...your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your notebook Connecting the dial up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord Your notebook has a ...

Page 17: ...ebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem DSL modem or Ethernet network jack ...

Page 18: ...arting your notebook for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your notebook Waking up your notebook Tips Tricks For more information about Standby mode see Changing power modes in the online User Guide When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook it may enter a power saving mode called Standby While i...

Page 19: ...ding If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation you may have to restart reboot your notebook To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook 1 Press CTRL ALT DEL The Windows Security dialog box opens 2 Click Task Manager The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens 3 Click the program that is not responding 4 Click End Task 5 Click X in the top right ...

Page 20: ...cators are located below the touchpad Indicator Icon Description Power LED on Notebook is turned on LED off Notebook is turned off or in standby mode Wireless network optional LED on Wireless radio is turned on LED off Wireless radio is turned off Caps lock LED on Caps lock is turned on LED off Caps lock is turned off Num lock LED on Numeric keypad is turned on LED off Numeric keypad is turned off...

Page 21: ...onsinprograms Forexample pressing F1 may open help Each program uses different function keys for different purposes See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions For more information see System key combinations on page 18 Navigation keys Press these keys to move the curso...

Page 22: ...onitor or projector a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook Both displays at the same time Formoreinformation see Viewingthedisplayonaprojectorormonitor in the online User Guide Display the power status box in the upper left corner of your display The box shows the battery charge level the BIOS version and whether the optional wireless network radio is being u...

Page 23: ...ease the brightness of the display Mute the sound Press the key combination again to restore the sound For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 22 Increase volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 22 Decrease volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 22 Press and hold FN then press this system key To ...

Page 24: ...e touchpad buttons You can change this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left button For more information see Changing the mouse or touchpad settings in the online User Guide The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad two buttons and a scroll zone When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction You can use the scroll zone...

Page 25: ...cking Startaprogramoropena file or folder Position the pointer over the object Press the left button twice in rapid succession This action is called double clicking Accessashortcutmenuor find more information about an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the right button once This action is called right clicking Move an object on the screen Position t...

Page 26: ...s are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated Airports hospitals and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated Whe...

Page 27: ...se this drive to create CDs or DVDs Combination DVD CD RW drive Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data and recording musicanddatatorecordableCDs Youcannotusethisdrivetocreate DVDs Multi format double layer DVD RW CD RW drive Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data recording music and data to CD R or CD RW discs and recording video and data to DV...

Page 28: ... completely open Important When you place a single sided disc in the tray make sure that the label side is facing up If the disc has two playable sides place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up thenpress downcarefully on the disc until it snaps into place 3 Push the tray in until it is closed Eject button Manual eject...

Page 29: ... Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Double click the drive letter for example the E drive then double click the file name Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to re...

Page 30: ...oes not work after hot swapping see the PC Card manufacturer s documentation for further information To insert a PCCard Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook To remove a PCCard Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hidden icons button 1 Click the remove hardware...

Page 31: ...e the notebook is turned on If your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery To replace the battery 1 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator 2 If your notebook is on and is connected directly to AC power not using a port replicator go to Step 3 OR If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet save your wor...

Page 32: ...auge To recalibrate the battery 1 Connect the AC adapter then turn on your notebook 2 As soon as it starts and you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens 3 Open the Advanced menu 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar 5 Open the Exit menu then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER 6 Select Yes then press ENTER The battery recalibr...

Page 33: ...ets you make all of those connections at one time When you travel with your notebook you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all the devices A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your notebook See the user guide for the port replicator for more information about using a port replicator with your notebook Printer...

Page 34: ...CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www gateway com 30 ...

Page 35: ...CHAPTER 3 31 MaintainingandUpgradingYourNotebook Preventing static electricity discharge Adding or replacing memory Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the keyboard ...

Page 36: ... components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection Always hold components by their edges Avoid touching the edge connectors Never slide components over any surface Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection Touch a bare metal surfa...

Page 37: ...ottom is facing up then remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 27 7 Loosen the seven memory bay cover screws these screws cannot be removed 8 Use the thumb notch to lift the memory bay cover then remove it Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch Screws Screws Screws Thumb notch ...

Page 38: ...upward 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30 degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay 12 Replace the memory bay cover then tighten the cover screws Clip Clip ...

Page 39: ...e the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive 1 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty 2 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 32 3 Turn off your notebook 4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator 5 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable if they are connected to the notebook 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remo...

Page 40: ...e drive out of the drive bay 12 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay 13 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 14 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in Step 8 15 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over 16 Connect to the optional port replicator 17 Reconnect the power adapter modem cable and network cable if discon...

Page 41: ...ur System chapter from the online User Guide for use in Step 23 3 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive For more information see Backing up files in the online User Guide 4 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 32 5 Turn off your notebook 6 Disconnect from the optional port replicator 7 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network ca...

Page 42: ... Notebook www gateway com 38 10 Loosen the hard drive bay cover screw this screw cannot be removed then remove the hard drive bay cover 11 Pull on the black plastic tab to slide the old hard drive kit away from the hard drive connector Screw ...

Page 43: ...ok 13 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket go to Step 18 OR If you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive go to Step 14 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket Screws Screws ...

Page 44: ...Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook 19 Replace the hard drive bay cover then tighten the cover screw 20 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over 21 Connect to the optional port replicator 22 Reconnect the power adapter modem cable and network cable if disconnected in Step 7 then turn on your notebook 23 For instructions on installing Windows your drivers and your applications se...

Page 45: ...e the keyboard 1 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 32 2 Turn off your notebook 3 Disconnect from the optional port replicator 4 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable if they are connected to the notebook 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any PC cards 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing ...

Page 46: ...open the LCD panel to the fully opened position Tips Tricks Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to the notebook 11 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up 12 Pull the cover off the notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the noteb...

Page 47: ...oward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs Be careful not to damage the LCD panel 16 Slide the keyboard away from you so it lies on top of the cloth 17 Lift the black keyboard connector clip then remove the cable Be careful not to touch or damage any other components 18 Lift the old keyboard away from the notebook The keyboard is now completely detached from the notebook Screw Scre...

Page 48: ... the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across The keyboard should easily fall into place Be careful not to damage the LCD panel 5 Replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 13 on page 43 Caution If the keyboard cover is not correctly replaced your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel 6 Place the keyboard cover on the notebook then press down on the cover in sever...

Page 49: ...APPENDIX A 45 Safety Regulatory andLegalInformation Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices ...

Page 50: ...these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the notebook for ventilation when you set up your work area Never insert objects of any kind into the notebook ventilation openings Some notebook are equipped with a three wire power cord to make sure that the notebook is properly grounded when in use The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding type outlet ...

Page 51: ... power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the notebook The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The notebook performance changes Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway ...

Page 52: ... a wireless device in the destination country Low power Radio transmitting type devices radio frequency RF wireless communicationdevices may bepresent embedded in your notebook system These devices may operate in the 2 4 GHz i e 802 11b g LAN Bluetooth 5 2 GHz i e 802 11a LAN and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands i e Cellular data modem The following section is a general overview of consi...

Page 53: ...its as set by the FCC The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoors is prohibited Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the devi...

Page 54: ...zardous waste Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations CFR 47 applicable to products fitted with USA modems Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations CFR 47 rules On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this device If requested this information must be provided to the...

Page 55: ... is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Caution Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service Caution The transmitting device embeddedinthis notebook may not be used with any antenna other than provide with the notebook Caution The 802 11A radio LAN your notebook may...

Page 56: ...mer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to dis...

Page 57: ...hat have been used in the manufacturing process This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Waste E...

Page 58: ...eway The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manua...

Page 59: ...ates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited ...

Page 60: ...APPENDIX A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com 56 ...

Page 61: ...al keyboard 17 keyboard 17 to cable modem 13 to DSL modem 13 to Ethernet 13 to network 13 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 8 13 cable modem 8 13 dial up modem 8 12 digital camera 7 8 digital video camera 7 docking 9 DSL modem 8 13 Ethernet 8 13 external audio 6 external diskette drive 7 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 7 flash drive 7 8 headphone 6 i Link 7 IEEE 1394 7 keyboard 7 8 microphone ...

Page 62: ...al number 2 laser printer 29 latch battery 9 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 18 LCD CRT system key 18 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 9 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 6 memory cards supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 8 13 connecting 12 13 DS...

Page 63: ...de 14 18 system key 18 starting notebook 14 programs 21 wireless radio 18 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 16 drive activity 16 hard drive 16 location 10 numeric keypad 16 Pad Lock 16 power 6 toggle on or off 18 surge protector 12 Suspend 18 S Video TV out jack 7 system identification label 2 9 system keys combinations 18 locating 17 T technical support Support 3 ...

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