HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Notebook
Contents Chapter 1: About this reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Connecting a video camera to your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Recalibrating the battery .
CHAPTER 1 About this reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive.
www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found 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.
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CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet 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 E
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Identifying features Front LCD panel release latch Speaker Component Icon Memory card reader Speaker Microphone jack Power indicator Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Description LCD panel release latch Press to open the LCD panel. Power indicator ■ ■ ■ Battery charge indicator ■ ■ ■ ■ 6 LED on - notebook is on. LED blinking - notebook is in Standby mode. LED off - notebook is off. LED blue - battery is fully charged.
www.gateway.com Identifying features Left Monitor port Kensington lock slot USB ports S-Video out jack Component Icon CD or DVD drive Description Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Back Ethernet jack Power connector Component 8 Icon Description Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Modem jack Plug a dial-up modem cable into this jack. For more information, see “Connecting the dial-up modem” on page 12. 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.
www.gateway.com Identifying features Bottom Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay/Hard drive bay Ventilation fan Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page 31. Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page 31. Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Live Launch button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component 10 Icon Description Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in the online User Guide. Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard.
www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook’s battery. The battery was shipped to you partially charged.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem.
www.gateway.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network Your notebook 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.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Starting your notebook To start your notebook: Warning Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. 1 Press the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed.
www.gateway.com Turning off your notebook Turning off your notebook Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. To turn off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press FN+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 on the right side of the keyboard.
www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard. Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Key type www.gateway.com Icon Description Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows. Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility).
www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Press and hold FN, then press this system key... 6 F8 -+ To... Turn the optional Bluetooth feature on or off. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the multimedia buttons Press the multimedia buttons to control the playback of multimedia on your notebook. Internet Music player Volume down Button 20 Icon E-mail Volume up Search Press to... Back Skip back one chapter, song, or track. Next Skip ahead one chapter, song, or track. Stop Stop playing. Play/Pause Start or pause playing. Mute Mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.
www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see “Changing the mouse or touchpad settings” in the online User Guide. Tips & Tricks Touchpad You received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... 22 www.gateway.com Do this... Move the pointer on the screen. Move your finger around on the touchpad. If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger. Select an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button once. This action is called clicking. Start a program or open a file or folder.
www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see “Adjusting the Volume” in the online User Guide. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons above the keyboard.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the CD or DVD drive You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos: If your drive has this logo... ROM/R/RW 24 This is your drive type... Use your drive for... CD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data.
www.gateway.com Using the memory card reader Inserting a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button 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.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com 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 To remove a memory card from the top slot: Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card.
www.gateway.com Inserting and removing an Express Card Inserting and removing an Express Card Your notebook has a Express Card slot. This slot accepts one Type 54 Express 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 an Express Card while your notebook is running. If your Express Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the Express Card manufacturer’s documentation for further information.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Tips & Tricks For the location of these ports on your notebook, see the poster or hardware guide. Help and Support For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support.
www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 6 Click the Settings tab. 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.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is available only on select Gateway notebooks. Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on your notebook. Important To turn on external video by default, connect the television (or other external video device) before starting your notebook.
www.gateway.com Connecting a video camera to your notebook e Click Help. for instructions on adjusting the television properties. Connecting a video camera to your notebook Important For more information about using the IEEE 1394 port on your video camera, see your camera’s documentation. Your notebook has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 port (also known as a Firewire® or i.Link® port) for connecting devices such as a video camera.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com 6 Lift the battery out of the notebook. 7 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 8 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 9 Turn your notebook over. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is interrupted, you must start the process over again.
www.gateway.com Ordering accessories 6 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. 7 When you are ready to use your notebook again, do the following: a From the desktop, right-click on the power icon, then select Adjust Power Properties. b Click the Power Schemes tab. c Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you want. d Click the Alarms tab. e Click to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes.
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the CD or DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 35
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the batteries before opening the case. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook.
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules 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 page 31. 6 Remove the memory bay cover screw and put it in a safe place. 7 Slide the memory bay cover in the direction shown, then remove it.
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 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.
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 10 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. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then replace the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the CD or DVD drive If your CD or DVD drive becomes damaged, you can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Important Replace the CD or DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the CD or DVD drive. To replace the CD or DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the CD or DVD drive is empty.
www.gateway.com Replacing the CD or DVD drive 8 Insert a straightened paper clip into the CD or DVD drive’s manual eject hole, push in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 10 Slide the new CD or DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 11 Secure the CD or DVD drive with the screws removed in Step 7. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 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. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see “Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs” in the online User Guide.
www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit 9 Remove the hard drive kit screw, then put it in a safe place. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 10 Slide the hard drive out of the notebook in the direction shown. 11 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to Step 16. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to Step 12.
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. Screw Screw Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 14 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the notebook.
www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. If your keyboard becomes damaged, you can replace it with a similar keyboard obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace the keyboard. Removing the keyboard To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 36. 2 Turn off your notebook.
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 Slide the memory bay cover in the direction shown, then remove it. 9 Remove the keyboard screw. 10 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 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 keyboard cover and gently pry it up.
www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 15 With the back edge of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 16 Rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook.
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 17 Lift the connector clip, then remove the cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. Connector 18 Lift the old keyboard away from the notebook.
www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Installing the keyboard 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 2 Make sure the keyboard connector clip is fully raised, insert the cable into the connector, then lower the black connector clip back to lock the connectors in place. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up.
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 13 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards.
APPENDIX A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information • Important safety information • Regulatory compliance statements • Environmental information • Notices 51
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway system. Your Gateway notebook is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this notebook, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the notebook and in the documentation are followed.
www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The 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.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Regulatory compliance statements Wireless guidance Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. 802.11b (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
www.gateway.com United States of America 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 embedded in this notebook may not be used with any antenna other than the one provided with the notebook.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the notebook. Caution Recycle or dispose of the used notebook properly according to federal, state and local laws. Warning www.gateway.com FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc.
www.gateway.com ■ ■ Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours such as early morning or late evenings.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users’ satisfaction.
www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health.
www.gateway.com Notices Copyright © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.
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Index A AC adapter connecting 11 connector 8 accessories purchasing 33 safety precautions 53 application key 18 arrow keys 18 audio adjusting volume 19, 23 back button 19, 20 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 19, 20, 23 next button 19, 20 pause button 19, 20 play button 19, 20 stop button 19, 20 volume down button 19, 20 volume up button 19, 20 B battery bay 31 changing 31 charge indicator 6 charging 11 installing main 31 latch 9 locating 9 purchasing 33 recalibrating 32 recharging 11 release latch
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Index adjusting 19, 23 controls 20, 23 muting 19, 20, 23 system keys 19 W waking up notebook 14 Windows key 18 Product Key Code 3 wireless network button 18 turning off 23 turning on 23 66 www.gateway.
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