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Inserting a CD or DVD

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To insert a CD or DVD:

 

1

Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. After the tray opens slightly, 
pull the disc tray 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, then press down carefully 
on the disc until it 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 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 available with the media.

The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, 
MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, and 
RS-MultiMediaCard™.

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 your notebook.

Eject button

Manual eject hole

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Страница 1: ...HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Notebook ...

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Страница 3: ...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 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 23 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the CD or DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card read...

Страница 4: ...grading Your Notebook 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Adding or replacing memory modules 34 Replacing the CD or DVD drive 37 Replacing the hard drive kit 39 Replacing the keyboard 42 Removing the keyboard 42 Installing the keyboard 45 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

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

Страница 9: ...ernet 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 Inserting and removing an Express Card Changing batteries Recalibrating the battery ...

Страница 10: ...mplified speakers or headphones into this jack The built in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack Power indicator LED on notebook is on LED blinking notebook is in Standby mode LED off notebook is off 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...

Страница 11: ... other similar surface USB ports Plug USB devices such as a diskette drive flash drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into these ports Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera MP3 player PDA or cellular telephoneintothe memorycard reader For more information see Using the memory card reader on page 25 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick MemoryStickPro MultiM...

Страница 12: ...dem 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 dial up modem cable into this jack For more information see Connecting the dial up modem on page 12 Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port For more information see Viewing the display on a projector or monitor on p...

Страница 13: ...al number on page 2 and Gateway contact information on page 2 Battery latch Slide to release the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 30 Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 30 Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay For more information see ...

Страница 14: ... Settings in the online User Guide Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse For more information see Using the EZ Pad touchpad on page 21 Status indicators Inform youwhena driveisinuseorwhena button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used For more information see Using the status indicators on page 16 Keyboard Provides all the features of a full sized computer keyboard For...

Страница 15: ...tion on recalibrating the battery see Recalibrating the battery on page 31 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 17: ...ok 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 right side of your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem DSL modem or Ethernet network jack ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 20: ...t 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 Disc drive...

Страница 21: ...IEEE 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 Scroll lock LED on Scroll lock is turned on LED off Scroll lock is turned off 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 Scroll lock A 1 ...

Страница 22: ...ms 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 cursor to the b...

Страница 23: ...ent aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11b 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 Changing Power Saving Settings in your online User Guide Toggle the notebook display in the following...

Страница 24: ... the display Mute the sound Press the key combination again to restore the sound For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 23 Increase volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 23 Decrease volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 23 Press and hold FN then press this system key To ...

Страница 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...

Страница 26: ... called clicking Start a program or open a file or folder Position the pointer over the object Press the left button twice in rapid succession This action is called double clicking Access a shortcut menu or 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 t...

Страница 27: ...ion devices 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 elim...

Страница 28: ...ams playing 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 music and data to recordable CDs You cannot use this drive to create DVDs Multi format double layer DVD RW Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data recording music a...

Страница 29: ...d 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 availab...

Страница 30: ...the file name Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card If you use the remove hardware icon your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook To remove a memory card 1 Push the memory card into the notebook then release it The memory card slides part of the way out of the notebook 2 Pull the m...

Страница 31: ...g If your Express Card does not work after hot swapping see the Express Card manufacturer s documentation for further information To insert an Express Card Pushthe card firmly into the Express Cardslot label sideup untilthe outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook To remove an Express Card Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hid...

Страница 32: ...ctions See your USB device s installation guide Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important Press FN F4 to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or monitor Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you close the LCD panel your notebook may turn off the LCD panel but will not enter Standby mode Tips Tricks For t...

Страница 33: ...www gateway com 29 6 Click the Settings tab One of the following screens opens 7 Right click the second monitor icon labeled 2 then click Attached 8 Click Apply 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary 10 Click OK ...

Страница 34: ...n change the battery while 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 or you will lose any unsaved data To replace the battery 1 If your notebook is on and is connected directly to AC power go to Step 2 OR If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet save your work and turn off the notebook 2 ...

Страница 35: ...con then select Adjust Power Properties b Click the Power Schemes tab c Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list then click Always On d Click the Alarms tab e Click to clear the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes Let the battery drain until your notebook automatically turns off 5 After the battery is completely drained reconnect your notebook to AC power 6 Charge...

Страница 36: ...If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should try adding more memory See Adding or replacing memory modules on page 34 for more information Printers You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook The most common types are inkjet and laser printers which print in color or black and white Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive but they are slower ...

Страница 37: ...APTER 3 33 MaintainingandUpgradingYourNotebook Preventing static electricity discharge Adding or replacing memory modules Replacing the CD or DVD drive Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the keyboard ...

Страница 38: ...n 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 your wo...

Страница 39: ...is facing up then remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 30 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw this screw cannot be removed 7 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 screw Screw ...

Страница 40: ...t 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 11 Replace the memory bay cover then tighten the cover screw 12 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over 13 Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cabl...

Страница 41: ... DVD drive 1 Make sure that the CD or DVD drive is empty 2 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 34 3 Turn off your notebook 4 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any Express cards 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up then remove the battery For more information see Changing bat...

Страница 42: ...e drive out of the drive bay 11 Slide the new CD or DVD drive into the drive bay Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay 12 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 13 Secure the CD or DVD drive with the screw removed in Step 7 14 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over 15 Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cable then turn on your notebook 16 Reconnect all...

Страница 43: ...ine User Guide 2 Print the Recovering Your System chapter from the online User Guide for use in Step 19 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 34 5 Turn off your notebook 6 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable 7 D...

Страница 44: ...ve out of the notebook 10 If the replacement drive already has the hard drive bracket attached go to Step 15 OR If you need to transfer the hard drive bracket from the old hard drive to the new hard drive go to Step 11 11 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw ...

Страница 45: ...w hard drive kit into your notebook then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook 16 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over 17 Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cable 18 Turn on your notebook 19 For instructions on installing Windows your drivers and your applications see the Recovering Your System chapter you printed in Step 2 20 Reconnect all per...

Страница 46: ...move the keyboard 1 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 34 2 Turn off your notebook 3 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up then remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on pag...

Страница 47: ...at blade screwdriver or non marring tool under both the right and left hinge cover and gently pry it up 10 Pull the old cover off the notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook 11 Gently lift the back edge of the keyboard ...

Страница 48: ... to release the keyboard retaining tabs Becareful not to damage the LCD panel 13 Rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys down on top of your notebook 14 Slide the brown connector clip to the back of the notebook then remove the cable Be careful not to touch or damage any other components 15 Lift the old keyboard away from the notebook Connector ...

Страница 49: ...e keyboard to seat the retaining 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 ...

Страница 50: ...CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www gateway com 46 ...

Страница 51: ...Appendix A 47 Safety Regulatory andLegalInformation Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices ...

Страница 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 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 ...

Страница 53: ...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 ...

Страница 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 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...

Страница 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 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...

Страница 56: ...alence 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 RE...

Страница 57: ... 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...

Страница 58: ...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...

Страница 59: ...ives 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 DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location EPA ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Gateway has determined that this product meets th...

Страница 60: ...When 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 be traded in for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area If you need further assistance in recycling reusing or trading in yo...

Страница 61: ...nued 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 Black and White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway Inc in the U S and other countries SpotShop Spotshop com and Your Ware are trademarks of Gateway Inc Intel Intel Inside...

Страница 62: ...Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com 58 ...

Страница 63: ...external keyboard 18 external monitor 28 keyboard 18 printer 28 projector 28 scanner 28 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 DSL modem 8 13 Ethernet 8 13 external audio 6 external diskette drive 7 external speakers 6 flash drive 7 headphone 6 keyboard 7 microphone 6 modem dial...

Страница 64: ...thenticity 3 model number 2 9 serial number 2 laser printer 32 latch battery 9 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 8 M memory bay 9 installing 34 purchasing 32 removing 34 replacing 34 memory card reader locating 7 memory cards supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 mo...

Страница 65: ...memory sound adjusting 20 23 controls 23 muting 20 23 speakers built in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 14 19 system key 19 starting notebook 14 programs 22 static electricity 34 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 16 17 CD drive 16 disc drive 16 drive activity 16 17 DVD drive 16 hard drive 16 17 location 10 numeric keypad 16 17 Pad Lock 16 17 power 6 toggle on or off 19 surge protector 12 Suspend ...

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