Hardware Reference Guide PLATINUM EDITION Contents Chapter 1: About this reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 3 3 3 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . . 5 Identifying features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting the dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 i Contents www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Ordering accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Chapter 3: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . . 37 Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Replacing the DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Removing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Installing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal . . . 55 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ii CHAPTER 1 About this reference · About this guide · About the User Guide · Gateway contact information · Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 1 CHAPTER 1: About this reference 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 User Guide. About the User Guide In addition to this guide, the User Guide has been included on your hard drive. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: Help and technical support Using and customizing Windows and other software Controlling audio and video settings Using the Internet Protecting your files Playing and recording media Networking Maintenance and troubleshooting 2 Gateway contact information Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this section is for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 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. 3 CHAPTER 1: About this reference 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. 4 CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Notebook · Identifying features · Starting your notebook · Turning off your notebook · Using the status indicators · Using the keyboard · Using the EZ Pad touchpad · Turning your wireless radio on or off · Using the DVD drive · Using the memory card reader · Adding and removing a PC Card · Changing batteries · Recalibrating the battery · Ordering accessories 5 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Identifying features Front Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Component Speakers Icon Description Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Slide to open the LCD panel. LCD panel release latch 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 malfunctioning. LED on - notebook is on. LED blinking - notebook is in Standby mode. LED off - notebook is off. Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 6 Identifying features Left Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component KensingtonTM lock slot S-Video out jack (optional) Icon Description Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this optional jack. For more information, see Viewing the display on a television in the User Guide. Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to your notebook. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use your notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 29. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 29. Ventilation fan DVD drive 7 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory card USB ports reader Ethernet jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack Component PC Card slot Icon Description Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 32. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 30. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCardTM, RS-MultiMediaCardTM, and Secure DigitalTM cards. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug the other end of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 15. Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 14. IEEE 1394 port Memory card reader USB ports Ethernet jack Modem jack 8 Identifying features Back Power connector Monitor port Component Power connector Monitor port Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" in the User Guide. 9 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery latch Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Battery latch Icon Description Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 33. Provides power when your notebook is not plugged into AC power. Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 39. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 33. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 3. The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 45. Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay 10 Identifying features Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Power button Icon Description 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 User Guide. Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 19. Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 25. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 18. Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators 11 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook 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. 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 three hours for the battery to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type ...