Gateway NX860, Hardware Reference Manual

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Page 3: ...L modem or to an Ethernet network 13 Starting your notebook 14 Waking up your notebook 14 Turning off your notebook 14 Restarting rebooting your notebook 15 Using the status indicators 16 Using the ke...

Page 4: ...ing the hard drive kit 37 Replacing the keyboard 41 Removing the keyboard 41 Installing the keyboard 44 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 45 Important safety information 46 Regulatory...

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: ...indows 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...

Page 7: ...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 co...

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

Page 9: ...etwork 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 wi...

Page 10: ...r PDA or cellulartelephoneintothememorycardreader Formoreinformation see Using the memory card reader on page 25 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard and Secure...

Page 11: ...k resting on your lap Iftheairventsareblocked thenotebook maybecomehotenoughtoharmyour skin Caution Donotblockorinsertobjectsintotheseslots Iftheseslotsareblocked your notebook may overheat resulting...

Page 12: ...USB ports DVD drive Component Icon Description 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...

Page 13: ...ck the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 27 Memory bay Amemorymoduleisinstalledinthisbay Formoreinformation see Adding or replacing memory on page 32 Hard drive bay The hard...

Page 14: ...r Saving Settings in the online User Guide Keyboard Provides all the features of a full sized computer keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 17 Status indicators Informyouwhenad...

Page 15: ...than you expect If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours the battery may need to be recalibrated For information on recalibrating the battery see Recalibrating the batt...

Page 16: ...our 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 volt...

Page 17: ...book 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...

Page 18: ...rting 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...

Page 19: ...ing 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 CT...

Page 20: ...ators are located below the touchpad Indicator Icon Description Power LED on Notebook is turned on LED off Notebook is turned off or in standby mode Wireless network optional LED on Wireless radio is...

Page 21: ...nsinprograms Forexample 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...

Page 22: ...nitor or projector a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook Both displays at the same time Formoreinformation see Viewingthedisplayonaprojectorormonitor in the onl...

Page 23: ...ase the brightness of the display Mute the sound Press the key combination again to restore the sound For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 22 Increase volume For more information see...

Page 24: ...touchpad 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...

Page 25: ...king 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 info...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...e 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...

Page 28: ...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 t...

Page 29: ...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 t...

Page 30: ...es 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...

Page 31: ...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 To replace the battery 1 Disconnect your notebook from the option...

Page 32: ...uge To recalibrate the battery 1 Connect the AC adapter then turn on 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...

Page 33: ...ts 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...

Page 34: ...CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www gateway com 30...

Page 35: ...CHAPTER 3 31 MaintainingandUpgradingYourNotebook Preventing static electricity discharge Adding or replacing memory Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the keyboard...

Page 36: ...components 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 c...

Page 37: ...ttom 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 8 Use the thumb notch to lift...

Page 38: ...pward 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 This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in on...

Page 39: ...the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive 1 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty 2 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 32 3 Turn off your notebook 4 Disconnect f...

Page 40: ...drive out of the drive bay 12 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay 13 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 14 Secure the DVD driv...

Page 41: ...r System chapter from the online User Guide for use in Step 23 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...

Page 42: ...Notebook www gateway com 38 10 Loosen the hard drive bay cover screw this screw cannot be removed then remove the hard drive bay cover 11 Pull on the black plastic tab to slide the old hard drive kit...

Page 43: ...k 13 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket go to Step 18 OR If you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive go to Step 14 14...

Page 44: ...lide the new hard drive kit into your notebook 19 Replace the hard drive bay cover then tighten the cover screw 20 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over 21 Connect to the optional port repli...

Page 45: ...the keyboard 1 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 32 2 Turn off your notebook 3 Disconnect from the optional port replicator 4 Disconnect the AC adapter modem...

Page 46: ...pen 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 11 Insert the small flat blade screw...

Page 47: ...ward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs Be careful not to damage the LCD panel 16 Slide the keyboard away from you so it lies on top of the cloth 17 Lift the black keyboard connector...

Page 48: ...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 5 Replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 13 on page 43 Caut...

Page 49: ...APPENDIX A 45 Safety Regulatory andLegalInformation Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices...

Page 50: ...hese 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 ventila...

Page 51: ...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 d...

Page 52: ...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...

Page 53: ...ts as set by the 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...

Page 54: ...ardous waste Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations CFR 47 applicable to products fitted with USA modems Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations...

Page 55: ...is installed outdoors is subject to licensing 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 Co...

Page 56: ...should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance...

Page 57: ...at 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 enviro...

Page 58: ...way The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway...

Page 59: ...tes 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 an...

Page 60: ...APPENDIX A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com 56...

Page 61: ...l keyboard 17 keyboard 17 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 8 digital vide...

Page 62: ...l number 2 laser printer 29 latch battery 9 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 18 LCD CRT system key 18 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 9 installing 32 purchasing 29...

Page 63: ...e 14 18 system key 18 starting notebook 14 programs 21 wireless radio 18 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 16 drive activity 16 hard drive 16 location 10 numeric keypa...

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