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Gateway Notebook
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CHAPTER 1
About this reference
· About this guide · Accessing the online User Guide · Gateway contact information · Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity · For more information
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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. [. . . ] Port replicators Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a port replicator lets you make all of those connections at one time. When you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all the devices. A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your notebook. See the user guide for the port replicator for more information about using a port replicator with 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 than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer.
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CHAPTER 3
Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook
· Preventing static electricity discharge · Adding or replacing memory · Replacing the DVD drive · Replacing the hard drive kit · Replacing the keyboard
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Preventing static electricity discharge
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before opening the case.
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines:
Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook.
Important
Before installing or replacing components, you should read and understand the information in this section.
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
Adding or replacing memory
Important
Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook.
Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in the slot.
Tools Required
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace memory.
Memory bay
To add or replace memory modules:
1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on
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2 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are
connected to the notebook.
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Adding or replacing memory
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
battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27.
7 Loosen the seven memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be
removed).
Screws
Screws
Thumb notch
Screws
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 the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
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9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each
end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.
Clip
Clip 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot.
11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it
into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay.
12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
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Replacing the DVD drive
13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Reconnect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable (if
disconnected in Step 4), 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 Gateway.
Important
Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway.
To replace the DVD drive:
1 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on
Tools Required
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive.
page 32.
3 Turn off your notebook. [. . . ] 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 the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System.
ENERGY STAR
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. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following information 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). [. . . ]