Gateway MX6210, MX6410, MX6420, MX6430, MX6440 Quick Reference Guide

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HARDWARE REFERENCE

Gateway Notebook

Chapter 1: About this reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessing the online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . 14

Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Ordering accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Replacing the DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Removing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Installing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

CHAPTER 1

About this reference

•About this guide

• Accessing the online User Guide

• Gateway contact information

• Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

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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. 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

To access the online User Guide:

■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

Gateway contact information

Gateway model and serial number

The label shown in this section is for

informational purposes only. Label

information varies by model, features

Important

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:

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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

support.gateway.com

Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.

or the Web address shown on your notebook’s label. The

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

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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 DVD drive

• Using the memory card reader

• Adding and removing a PC Card

• Changing batteries

• Recalibrating the battery

• Ordering accessories

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Identifying features

Front

Speaker

LCD panel

release latch

Battery

charge

indicator

Headphone jack

Microphone jack

Power indicator

Speaker

Component Icon Description

Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers

are not plugged in.

LCD panel release latch

Battery charge indicator

Power indicator

Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.

Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The

Slide to open the LCD panel.

■

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.

built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack.

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Left

Identifying features

Kensington lock slot

S-Video out jack

Ventilation fan

DVD drive

Component Icon Description

Kensington™ lock slot

S-Video out jack (optional)

Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.

DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, see “Using the

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 online User Guide.

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.

DVD drive” on page 24. To determine the type of drive in your notebook,

examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare t he logo to those listed in “Identifying drive types” on page 24.

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Right

PC Card slot

Memory card reade r

IEEE 1394 port

USB ports

Ethernet jack

Modem jack

USB ports

Component Icon Description

PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see

“Adding and removing a PC Card” on page 26.

IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire

a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port.

Memory card reader 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 25. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards.

USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner,

camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.

Ethernet jack 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 14.

or i.Link®) device (such as

Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see

“Connecting the dial-up modem” on page 13.

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Back

Identifying features

Power connector

Monitor port

Component Icon Description

Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.

Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more

information, see “Viewing the display on a projector or monitor” in the online User Guide.

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Bottom

System

label

Hard

drive

bay

Battery latch

Battery

Memory bay

Battery lock

Component Icon Description

Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more information, see “Changing

batteries” on page 27.

Battery Provides power when your notebook is not plugged into AC power.

Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see

“Adding or replacing memory” on page 32.

Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see “Changing

batteries” on page 27.

System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see

“Gateway model and serial number” on page 2.

Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see

“Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 38.

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Keyboard area

Identifying features

Power button

Keyboard

Status indicators

Tou ch pa d

Component 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. For more

information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 18.

To uc h p a d Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see

“Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on page 21.

Status indicators 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 17.

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Connecting the AC adapter

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

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Make sure that you use the AC adapter

that came with your notebook or one of

the same type purchased from Gateway.

Replace the power cord if it becomes

damaged. The replacement cord must be

of the same type and voltage rating as

the original cord or your notebook may

If the battery charge indicator does not

turn blue after three hours, contact

Gateway Customer Care at

be damaged.

Important

support.gateway.com

Important

If the battery is not fully charged before

you use your notebook on battery power

for the first time, the battery life may be

much shorter 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 battery” on page 29.

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.

2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.

3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns

on (see “Front” on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on:

a Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.

b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off.

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4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn off your

notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue.

Protecting from power source problems

Connecting the dial-up modem

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.

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During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your 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

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26

AWG or larger telecommunications line

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cord.

Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line.

To connect the modem:

1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the right

side of your notebook.

2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The

modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.

3 Start your notebook, then start your communications program.

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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 right

side of your notebook.

2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL

modem, or Ethernet network jack.

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Starting your notebook

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.

Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use your notebook on a bed, sofa,

For more information about changing

the power button mode, see “Changing

Power-Saving Settings” in the online User

rug, or other similar surface.

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Caution

Tips & Tricks

Guide.

To start your notebook:

1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel.

2 Press the power button located above the keyboard.

3 If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen

instructions to set up your notebook.

Waking up your notebook

For more information about Standby

mode, see “Changing power modes” in

Tips & Tricks

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 in Standby, the power indicator flashes. If your notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to “wake” it up.

T urning off your notebook

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,

Important

then release it.

To turn off your notebook:

1 Click Start, then click Turn Of f Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog

box opens.

2 Click Turn O ff. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook.

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Restarting (rebooting) your notebook

If your notebook does not turn off

immediately, complete the following

steps until your notebook turns off:

1. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it.

2. Unplug the power cord and re move the battery for more than 10 seconds.

Important

If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close programs that are not responding. 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 Man ager. 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 corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box.

6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn

it on again.

As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts.

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Using the status indicators

If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press F

N+F1 to toggle the status

indicators on.

Important

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 below the touchpad.

Wireless network

Disc drive

Caps lock

Num lock

Hard drive

Indicator Icon Description

■

Wireless network (optional)

LED on - Wireless radio is turned on.

■

LED off - Wireless radio is turned off.

Caps lock

Num lock

Disc drive

Hard drive

■

LED on - Capslock is turned on.

■

LED off - Caps lock is turned off.

■

LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on.

■

LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off.

■

LED blinking - The disc drive is in use.

■

LED off - The disc drive is not in use.

■

LED blinking - The hard drive is in use.

■

LED off - The hard drive is not in use.

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