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APPENDIX A

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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

• Important safety information

• Regulatory compliance statements

• Environmental information

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Summary of Contents for MX6633

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

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Page 3: ...DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 14 Starting your notebook 15 Waking up your notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting rebooting your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the...

Page 4: ...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 th...

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

Page 6: ...indows 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...

Page 7: ...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 co...

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

Page 9: ...t 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...

Page 10: ...attery is charging LED blinking 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 i...

Page 11: ...ked your notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin Caution Donot block orinsert objects into these slots Iftheseslots are blocked yournotebookmayoverheatresultinginunexpectedshutdown or permane...

Page 12: ...der on page 25 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Mini Secure Digital MultiMediaCard RS MultiMediaCard andSecureDigital cards USB ports Plug USBdevices suchasadiskettedrive...

Page 13: ...cription Power connector Plug the ACadapter cable into this connector Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port For more information see Viewing the display on a projector or...

Page 14: ...mory module into this bay For more information see Adding or replacing memory on page 32 Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 27 System label In...

Page 15: ...nline User Guide Keyboard Provides all the features of a full sized computer keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 18 Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse For more...

Page 16: ...r notebook on battery power for the first time the battery life may be much shorter than you expect If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours the battery may need to be...

Page 17: ...he modem During a power surge the voltage levelof electricity coming into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage Protect your notebook and pe...

Page 18: ...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 n...

Page 19: ...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 onlin...

Page 20: ...sponding 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 Pre...

Page 21: ...cated below the touchpad Indicator Icon Description 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 Ca...

Page 22: ...keys Key type Icon Description Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs For example pressing F1 may open help Each program uses different function keys for diffe...

Page 23: ...11b and IEEE 802 11a communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Enter Standby mode Press the power button to leave Standby mode For more information see Changin...

Page 24: ...tness setting Important Using this feature will affect battery performance Play or pause the CD or DVD Stop playing the CD or DVD Skip back one CD song or DVD track Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track...

Page 25: ...re 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 pointe...

Page 26: ...ct an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the left button once This action is called clicking Startaprogramoropen a file or folder Position the pointer...

Page 27: ...r 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 unce...

Page 28: ...otuse thisdrivetocreateCDsorDVDs Combination DVD CD RW drive Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data and recording music and data to recordable CDs You cannot use this drive...

Page 29: ...snaps into place 3 Push the tray in until it is closed 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 ca...

Page 30: ...ush the memory card into your notebook The memory card pops out slightly 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot also known as a PCMC...

Page 31: ...Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 10...

Page 32: ...ery lock to the unlocked position 5 Slide the battery release latch then slide the battery out of your notebook 6 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into place 7 Slide the bat...

Page 33: ...ins and a screen opens showing you the progress The entire process will take several hours When the recalibration has finished the message Press Esc key to exit appears 7 Press ESC The battery charge...

Page 34: ...ges are relatively inexpensive but they are slower than laser printers Using an inkjet color printer you can print pictures banners and greeting cards as well as documents Laser printers and cartridge...

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: ...y to use them Do not lay 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...

Page 37: ...s The keyboard screw hole is marked with a K Depending on your model not all screws may be captive 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture then loosen the remaining six captive scre...

Page 38: ...ing and Upgrading Your Notebook www gateway com 34 8 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward 9 Pull the memory modu...

Page 39: ...15 Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cable then turn on your notebook Replacing the DVD drive If your DVD drive becomes damaged you can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Ga...

Page 40: ...then loosen the remaining six captive 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...

Page 41: ...bay 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay 14 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed...

Page 42: ...ons already installed Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook for more information 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Re...

Page 43: ...emove it The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover 10 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover go to Step 15 OR If you need to move the hard drive cover from your old har...

Page 44: ...Your System chapter you printed in Step 2 for instructions on installing Windows your drivers and your applications Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard p...

Page 45: ...rked with a K 6 Remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place 7 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver remove the two hinge cover screws and put the...

Page 46: ...ll help prevent damage to your notebook 11 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up 12 Pull the cover off your notebook Be careful to not...

Page 47: ...p then loosen the six memory bay cover screws these screws cannot be removed 15 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...

Page 48: ...Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position 19 With the back edge of the keyboard raised carefully push it toward the LCD panel to release the...

Page 49: ...ce the new keyboard keys down on your notebook with the space bar away from you Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is...

Page 50: ...LCD panel 6 Replacethe keyboard cover Press downonthe coverinseveralplaces until it clicks in place The cover is correctly mounted when you can run your finger along the cover and find no loose spots...

Page 51: ...APPENDIX A 47 Safety Regulatory andLegalInformation Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices...

Page 52: ...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 venti...

Page 53: ...lug 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 note...

Page 54: ...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...

Page 55: ...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 co...

Page 56: ...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 i...

Page 57: ...may not be used with any antenna other than provide with the notebook Caution The IEEE 802 11 or Bluetooth radio your notebook may have been equipped with operates in the same frequency range as high...

Page 58: ...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...

Page 59: ...ves comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 825 The laser devices in these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under a US Department of Health and Human Services DHH...

Page 60: ...hen your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling In some cases your end of life product may b...

Page 61: ...ued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the...

Page 62: ...APPENDIX A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com 58...

Page 63: ...m 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 8 14 cable modem 8...

Page 64: ...ser printer 30 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32...

Page 65: ...ng notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity 17 hard drive 17 location 11 numeric keypad 17 Pad Lock 17 power 6 toggle on or off 19 S...

Page 66: ...Index www gateway com 62...

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