Gateway CA6 Hardware Reference Manual Download

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About this reference

• About this guide

• Accessing the online User Guide

• Gateway contact information

• Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

• For more information

Summary of Contents for CA6

Page 1: ...HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Notebook ...

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Page 3: ...tebook 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 Changing modules 23 Using the CD or DVD drive 25 Identifying drive types 25 Inserting a CD or DVD 26 Using th...

Page 4: ...econdary battery 33 Recalibrating the battery 33 Ordering accessories 34 Chapter 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 35 Preventing static electricity discharge 36 Adding or replacing memory modules 36 Replacing the hard drive kit 41 Replacing the keyboard 46 Removing the keyboard 46 Installing the keyboard 49 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 51 Index 63 ...

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: ...und 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 www 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: ...ng red battery charge is very low LED solid red battery is malfunctioning Power indicator LED on notebook is on LED blinking notebook is in Standby mode LED off notebook is off Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera MP3 player PDA or cellulartelephoneintothememorycardreader Formoreinformation see Using the memory card reader on page 26 The memory card reader supports Memory ...

Page 11: ...this bay for a secondary battery a CD drive DVD CD RW drive recordable DVD drive a diskette drive or a second hard drive For more information see Changing modules on page 23 To determine the type of drive inthe modular bay examine the drive tray s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in Identifying drive types on page 25 Kensington lock slot Modular bay S Video out jack Monitor port ...

Page 12: ... Plug a dial up modem cable into this jack For more information see Connecting the dial up modem on page 12 IEEE 1394 port PluganIEEE 1394 alsoknownasFirewire ori Link device suchasadigital camcorder into this 4 pin IEEE 1394 port Component Icon Description Component Icon Description Port replicator alignment mark Align this mark with the corresponding mark on the port replicator before connecting...

Page 13: ...nging batteries on page 31 Memory bay and Hard drive bay Install a memory module into this bay For more information see Adding or replacing memory modules on page 36 Theharddriveislocatedinthisbay Formoreinformation see Replacingthehard drive kit on page 41 System label Includes the product model number For more information see Gateway model and serial number on page 2 Modular bay latch Slide this...

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: ...tion on recalibrating the battery see Recalibrating the battery on page 33 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours contact Gateway Customer Care at www gateway com 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 battery Allow ...

Page 16: ...r 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 bui...

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: ... keyboard Indicator Icon Description Wireless network optional LED on wireless IEEE 802 11radio is turnedon LED off wirelessIEEE 802 11radioisturnedoff 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 Module Indicator blue module is in use Indicatorsolidpurple moduleisreadytoswap Indicator flash...

Page 21: ...grams For example 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 cursor to th...

Page 22: ...xternal monitor 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 on page 29 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 optionalwirelessnetworkis being used Pressthe k...

Page 23: ...ecrease 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: ... 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 When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices ask the applicable authority for authorizationprior to using or tu...

Page 27: ...e drive is empty Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hidden icons button 2 Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar the module you are removing then click Stop OR Turn off your notebook do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode 3 Close the LCD panel 4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator 5 Turn your notebook over so the ...

Page 28: ...ide the bay module out 9 Firmlypush thenew bay module straight intothebayuntil the latches click into place 10 Reinstall the optional security screw if your notebook has one 11 Turn your notebook over 12 Reconnect the optional port replicator 13 Open the LCD panel 14 If your notebook is on click OK to continue working on your notebook OR If your notebook is off turn it on Security screw optional ...

Page 29: ...laying audio CDs playing DVDs and accessing data You cannot use 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 d...

Page 30: ...ed Using the memory card reader You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a device that uses memory cards such as a PDA MP3 player or cellular telephone Memory card types Important RS Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an adapter that is availa...

Page 31: ...ebook To remove a memory card Pull the memory card out of the notebook Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot also known as a PCMCIA card slot This slot accepts one Type II card You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot swapping Hot swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your notebook is running If your ...

Page 32: ...hen click Help and Support Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box then click the arrow Your notebook or optional port replicator has one or more of the following ports IEEE 1394 also known as Firewire or i Link Universal Serial Bus USB serial parallel TV out S PDIF digital audio and S Video digital video You use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers scanners and...

Page 33: ...CD and external display Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience To use a projector or external monitor 1 Turn off your notebook 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your notebook or optional port replicator 3 Turn on your notebook 4 Plug the projector s or monitor s power cord into an AC power source an...

Page 34: ...cks For the locationof the S Video out jack on your notebook see Left on page 7 For the location of the S Video out jack on an optional port replicator see the port replicator user guide The S Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator lets you view your notebook display on a television screen using a standard S Video cable To view your notebook display on a television 1 With your notebook...

Page 35: ... with your notebook For more information about using a port replicator see the port replicator user guide Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations The battery used in this device ...

Page 36: ...on 6 Slide the battery release latch 7 Slide the battery out of the notebook 8 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place 9 Slide the battery lock to the locked position 10 Turn your notebook over 11 Reattach the optional port replicator 12 Open the LCD panel and press the power button ...

Page 37: ...module by following the instructions in Changing modules on page 23 Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process If recalibration is interrupted you must start the process over again If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low you may need to recalibrate your battery You should also recalibr...

Page 38: ... notebook by swapping it for the module in the modular bay See Changing modules on page 23 for more information Port replicators Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook a port replicator lets 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 p...

Page 39: ...CHAPTER 3 35 MaintainingandUpgradingYourNotebook Preventing static electricity discharge Adding or replacing memory modules Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the keyboard ...

Page 40: ...tatic 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 surface on your workbench or other groun...

Page 41: ...emove any PC cards 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up then remove the main battery and optional secondary battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 31 7 Remove the keyboard screw 8 Loosen the five memory bay cover screws these screws cannot be removed Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw ...

Page 42: ... and Upgrading Your Notebook www gateway com 38 9 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 Thumb notch ...

Page 43: ...Adding or replacing memory modules www gateway com 39 10 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward Clip Clip ...

Page 44: ... 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 13 Replace the memory bay cover then tighten the cover screws 14 Insert the battery ies then turn your notebook over 15 Connect the optional port replicator OR Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cable ...

Page 45: ... for use in Step 25 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 36 5 Turn off your notebook 6 Disconnect from the optional port replicator 7 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable if they are connected to the notebook 8 ...

Page 46: ...ER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www gateway com 42 10 Remove the keyboard screw 11 Loosen the five hard drive bay cover screws these screws cannot be removed Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw ...

Page 47: ...se the thumb notch to lift the hard drive 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 13 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to the notebook Thumb notch Screw Screw ...

Page 48: ...d drive then remove it 15 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket go to Step 20 OR If you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive go to Step 16 16 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket Screw Screw Screw Screw ...

Page 49: ...your notebook then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook 21 Replace the hard drive bay cover then tighten the cover screws 22 Insert the battery ies then turn your notebook over 23 Connect the optional port replicator OR Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cable 24 Turn on your notebook 25 For instructions on installing Windows your drivers and your applic...

Page 50: ...electricity discharge on page 36 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 up then remove the main battery and optional secondary battery ...

Page 51: ...river or non marring tool under the right hinge cover and gently pry it up 11 Pull the old cover off the notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook 12 Gently lift the back edge of the keyboard 13 With the back edge of the keyboard raised carefully push it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs Becareful not to damage the LCD panel ...

Page 52: ...teway com 48 14 Rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys down on top of your notebook 15 Lift the black connector clip then removethe cable Becareful not to touch or damage any other components 16 Lift the old keyboard away from the notebook Connector ...

Page 53: ...taining tabs into their corresponding slots 5 Gently press 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 Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel 6 Place the cover on the notebook then press down on the cover in several places until it c...

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Page 55: ...APPENDIX A 51 Safety Regulatory andLegalInformation Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 802 11b g LAN Bluetooth 5 2 GHz 802 11a LAN and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands i e Cellular data modem The following section is a general overview of considerations...

Page 59: ...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 device Unintentional e...

Page 60: ... Number REN for this device If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company A telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See installation instructions for details The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is u...

Page 61: ... your notebook may have been equipped with operates in the same frequency range as high power radar which has priority use and may damage the radio LAN if both are present and being used in the same area Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band and or 5 15 5 35 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system T...

Page 62: ...s 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 disconnect the equipment Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electricalgroundconnec...

Page 63: ...ion on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment commonly known as WEEE should never be disposed of in the municipal waste stream residential garbage collection The Crossed Out Waste Bin label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose of your end of life product properly Substances such as glass pl...

Page 64: ...y time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possi...

Page 65: ... 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 66: ...APPENDIX A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com 62 ...

Page 67: ...e DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 26 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing bay modules 23 clicking 21 closing unresponsive program 15 connecting AC adapter 11 dial up modem 12 external keyboard 17 external monitor 29 keyboard 17 printer 28 projector 29 scanner 28 television 30 to cable modem 13 to DSL modem 13 to Ethernet 13 to network 13 video camera 31 connections audio 6 broadband Intern...

Page 68: ...ra 28 diskette drive 23 drives 23 DVD drive 23 hard drive 41 memory 36 PC Card 27 peripheral devices 28 printer 28 scanner 28 second hard drive 23 secondary battery 23 33 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 18 keyboard buttons 17 connecting 17 features 17 locating 10 USB port 7 keys application 17 arrow 17 battery status 18 brightness 19 directional 17 Fn 1...

Page 69: ...ook 14 printer inkjet 34 installing 28 laser 34 USB port 7 programs closing unresponsive 15 opening 21 projector adding 29 color quality 29 display properties 29 port 7 screen resolution 29 using 18 R RAM See memory rebooting notebook 15 recalibrating battery 33 replacing See installing resetting notebook 15 restarting notebook 15 right clicking 21 S safety general precautions 52 static electricit...

Page 70: ...ders and programs 21 opening shortcut menu 21 right clicking 21 scroll zone 20 selecting screen objects 21 turning off notebook 14 15 wireless network 18 22 turning on notebook 14 wireless network 18 22 TV out S Video out jack 7 U upgrading 35 USB port 7 28 V VGA port 7 29 video monitor port 7 projector port 7 S Video out jack 7 VGA port 7 video camera connecting 31 volume adjusting 19 22 controls...

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