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Using the status indicators

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Using the status indicators

Important

If none of the indicators are on, you may
need to press

+F1

to toggle the status

indicators on.

Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has
been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The status indicators are
located below the touchpad.

Indicator

Icon

Description

Wireless network (optional)

■

LED on - wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on.

■

LED off - wireless IEEE 802.11 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.

Module

■

Indicator blue- module is in use.

■

Indicator solid purple - module is ready to swap.

■

Indicator flashing purple - module is not
installed in the notebook.

Hard drive

■

LED blinking - hard drive is in use.

■

LED off - hard drive is not in use.

Hard drive

Caps lock

Num lock

Wireless network

Module

Summary of Contents for MX6708

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

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Page 3: ...g 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 keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Using the optional EZ Point pointing device 23 Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap 24 Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off 24 Adjusting the volum...

Page 4: ...ery 35 Ordering accessories 36 Chapter 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 37 Preventing static electricity discharge 38 Adding or replacing memory modules 38 Replacing the hard drive kit 41 Replacing the keyboard 44 Removing the keyboard 44 Installing the keyboard 48 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: ...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: ...ery 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 is off Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack The built in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged int...

Page 11: ... 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 Modular bay Use this bay for a secondary battery a CD drive DVD CD RW drive recordable DVD drive a ...

Page 12: ...diaCard Secure Digital Mini Secure Digital and RS Multimedia Card cards Note RS Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an adapter that is available with the media USB ports Plug USB devices such as a diskette drive flash drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into these ports Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack The other end of the cable ca...

Page 13: ...scription 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 monitor in the online User Guide Monitor port Power connector ...

Page 14: ...ion see Adding or replacing memory modules on page 38 System label Includes the product model number For more information see Gateway model and serial number on page 2 Modular bay latch Slide this latch to release the bay module Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay For more information see Replacing the hard drive kit on page 41 Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contac...

Page 15: ...f yourmicrophone jack see Front on page 6 EZ PointTM pointing device buttons optional Providesallthefunctionalityofmousebuttons Formoreinformation see Using the optional EZ Point pointing device on page 23 Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse For more information see Using the EZ Pad touchpad on page 21 Status indicators Informyouwhenadriveisinuseorwhenabuttonhasbeenpressedthataffect...

Page 16: ... 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 35 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours contact Gateway Customer Care at support gateway com You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook s battery The battery was shipped to ...

Page 17: ...the 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 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...

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 network jack on the right side of your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem DSL modem or Ethernet network jack ...

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 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 in Standby t...

Page 20: ...esponding 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 r...

Page 21: ...tor 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 flashing purple modul...

Page 22: ...ctions in programs 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 19 Navigation keys Press these keys to move the...

Page 23: ...of devices that provide wireless communication Enter Standby mode Press the power button to leave Standby mode For more information see Changing Power Saving Settings in your online User Guide Toggle the notebook display in the following order The LCD An external monitor or projector a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook Both displays at the same time Formor...

Page 24: ... the display Mute the sound Press the key combination again to restore the sound For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 25 Increase volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 25 Decrease volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 25 Press and hold FN then press this system key To ...

Page 25: ... 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 to scroll...

Page 26: ...alled clicking 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 P...

Page 27: ...ng device settings see Changing the mouse or touchpad settings in the online User Guide The EZ Point consists of a pointing device and two buttons Button Function Pointing device Move the pointer arrow on the screen or scroll a document on the screen Tap to select an item Double tap to open an item or start a program Tap and hold then move the device to move an item Left button Click to select an ...

Page 28: ... at accessories gateway com Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off Tips Tricks Both the touchpad and pointing device can be turned on at the same time You can turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on or off depending on which device you prefer to use To turn the touchpad or optional pointing device on or off 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens ...

Page 29: ...o adjust the volume in Windows see Adjusting the Volume in the online User Guide You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls If you are using external speakers turn the knob on the front of the speakers OR Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard For more information see System key combinatio...

Page 30: ...ed 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 turning on the wireless device Tips Tricks For more information about using your noteb...

Page 31: ...te drive make sure that the 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 ...

Page 32: ... 8 Slide the bay module out 9 Firmlypush thenew bay module straight intothebayuntil the latches click into place 10 Reinstall the 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 ...

Page 33: ...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 34: ... 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 35: ...re Digital and RS Multimedia Card Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card 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...

Page 36: ...is running If your PC Card does 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...

Page 37: ...have a charged secondary battery installed you can change the main battery while the notebook is turned on If your notebook is notpluggedintoanACoutlet andyoudo not have a charged secondary battery installed you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery or you will lose any unsaved data To replace the main battery 1 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator 2 If your n...

Page 38: ... The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Caution If your notebook is connected to AC power or if you have a charged main battery installed you can change the secondary battery while the notebook is turned on If your notebook is not plugge...

Page 39: ...n 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 recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress The...

Page 40: ...drive a diskette drive or a second hard drive to your notebook by swapping it for the module in the modular bay See Changing modules on page 27 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 o...

Page 41: ...CHAPTER 3 37 MaintainingandUpgradingYourNotebook Preventing static electricity discharge Adding or replacing memory modules Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the keyboard ...

Page 42: ...ts 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 surface on you...

Page 43: ...battery and optional secondary battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 33 Tips Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K 7 Remove the keyboard screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws these screws cannot be removed 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 not...

Page 44: ...ing and Upgrading Your Notebook www gateway com 40 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 11 Pull the memory module out of the slot ...

Page 45: ...dapter modem cable and network cable Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive kit If you would like more hard drive capacity you can replace your original drive with a higher capacity drive To replace the hard drive kit 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc For more information see Creating Drivers and Applications Reco...

Page 46: ...tebook over so the bottom is facing up then remove the main battery and optional secondary battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 33 10 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws 11 Slide the old hard drive bay cover then remove it The hard drive is attached to the bottom of the hard drive bay cover 12 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bay cover go to Step...

Page 47: ...ure the cover to the drive 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook 18 Insert the battery ies then turn your notebook over 19 Connect the optional port replicator OR Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cable 20 Turn on your notebook 21 For instructions on installing Windows your drivers and your applicat...

Page 48: ...w the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 38 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 mai...

Page 49: ...11 Carefully 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 12 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up 13 Pull the old cover off the notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes aw...

Page 50: ...LCD panel turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up then loosen the six memory bay cover screws these screws cannot be removed 16 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 17 Loosen the mini PCI bay cover screw this screw cannot be removed then remove the mini PCI bay cov...

Page 51: ...d screws 19 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position 20 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 21 Rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys down on top of your notebook Screw Screw ...

Page 52: ...yboard To install the keyboard 1 Place the new keyboard keys down on your notebook with the space bar away from you Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted The EZ Point cable is correctly oriented if the blue side is up 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip and optional EZ Point clip are fully raised insert the cables into the connectors then lower th...

Page 53: ...ebook then press down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place The cover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the cover and find no loose spots The cover should be flat all the way across 7 Close the LCD panel then turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 8 If you removed screws in Step 18 replace them 9 If you removed the mini PCI bay cover in Step 17 rep...

Page 54: ...CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www gateway com 50 ...

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: ...h 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 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 net...

Page 61: ...ay 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 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 de...

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: ...nging bay modules 27 clicking 22 23 closing unresponsive program 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 14 dial up modem 8 13 digital camera 8 digital video camera 8 docking 10 DSL modem 8 14 Ethernet 8 14 external audio 6 external diskette...

Page 68: ...ng 18 features 18 locating 11 USB port 8 keys application 18 arrow 18 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 18 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD CRT 19 navigation 18 numeric keypad 18 Standby 19 system 18 system key combinations 19 toggle display 19 Windows 18 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 10 serial number 2 laser printer 36 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 modul...

Page 69: ...tting information 22 23 moving 22 selecting 22 23 scroll zone 21 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2 setting up safety precautions 52 shortcut menus accessing 22 23 shortcuts opening menu 22 23 shutting down notebook 15 16 SO DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20 25 controls 25 muting 20 25 speakers built in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs...

Page 70: ...itor port 9 projector port 9 S Video out jack 7 VGA port 9 volume adjusting 20 25 controls 25 muting 20 25 system keys 20 W waking up notebook 15 Windows key 18 Product Key Code 3 wireless network button 19 turning off 26 turning on 26 ...

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