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Gateway MX6450 Hardware Reference Manual

Gateway MX6450 Hardware Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 H a r d w a r e R e f e r e n c e G u i d e P L A T I N U M E D I T I O N...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About the User Guide ........2 Gateway contact information ......3 Gateway model and serial number .
  • Page 4 Index ........75 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: About This Reference

    CHAPTER 1 About this reference • About this guide • About the User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity...

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    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.

  • Page 7: Gateway Contact Information

    The label on the bottom of your notebook Important The label shown in this contains information that identifies your section is for notebook model and its features. Gateway informational Customer Care will need this information if you purposes only. Label information varies by call for assistance.

  • Page 8: For More Information

    CHAPTER 1: About this reference For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway’s Support page at support.gateway.com shown on your notebook’s label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. or the Web address...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook

    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 •...

  • Page 10: Identifying Features

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Identifying features Front LCD panel release latch Speaker Battery charge indicator Component Icon Speakers LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Description Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in.

  • Page 11: Left

    Left Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Component Icon Kensington™ lock slot S-Video out jack (optional) Ventilation fan DVD drive Ventilation fan 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.

  • Page 12: Right

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Right PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port Component Icon PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port Memory card reader USB ports Ethernet jack Modem jack Memory card USB ports reader Ethernet jack Modem jack Description Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot.

  • Page 13: Back

    Back Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port 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. Identifying features Monitor port...

  • Page 14: Bottom

    “Changing batteries” on page Includes the product model number. For more information, see “Gateway model and serial number” on page The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page...

  • Page 15: Keyboard Area

    Keyboard area Status indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Touchpad 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”...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway.

  • Page 17: Protecting From Power Source Problems

    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.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Dial-Up Modem

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Connecting the dial-up modem Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that Warning To reduce the risk of you can use to connect to a standard telephone fire, use only No. 26 line. AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

  • Page 19: Work

    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.

  • Page 20: Starting Your Notebook

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Starting your notebook 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 Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents...

  • Page 21: Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook

    Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, Important If your notebook does touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to not turn off close programs that are not responding. If immediately, closing unresponsive programs does not restore complete the following your notebook to normal operation, you may...

  • Page 22: Using The Status Indicators

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Using the status indicators Status indicators inform you when a drive is Important If none of the being used or when a button has been pressed indicators are on, you that affects how the keyboard is used. The status may need to press indicators are located below the touchpad.

  • Page 23: Using The Keyboard

    Indicator Disc drive Hard drive Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that Tips & Tricks You can attach an functions the same as a desktop computer external keyboard to keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned your notebook using a alternate functions, including shortcut keys for USB port.

  • Page 24: Key Types

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Key types The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key. Key type Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys...
  • Page 25 Key type Icon Windows Numeric keypad Using the keyboard Description 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).

  • Page 26: System Key Combinations

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook System key combinations When you press the F the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. Press and hold F , then press this system key... key and a system key at To...
  • Page 27 Press and hold F , then press this system key... Using the keyboard To... Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of your display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used.
  • Page 28 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Press and hold F , then press this system key... To... Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound.

  • Page 29: Using The Ez Pad Touchpad

    Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two Tips & Tricks For instructions on buttons, and a scroll zone. 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”...
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook To... Do this... Move the pointer on the screen. Select an object on the screen. Start a program or open a file or folder. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Volume

    To... Do this... Move an object on the screen. Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the Tips & Tricks For instructions on overall volume of your notebook. how to adjust the volume in Windows, see “Adjusting the Volume”...

  • Page 32: Turning Your Wireless Radio On Or Off

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Turning your wireless radio on or Your Gateway notebook may have a Warning Radio frequency factory-installed wireless networking mini-PCI wireless card. communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be...

  • Page 33: Using The Dvd Drive

    Using the 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 Important To use the double layer following drive types. Look on the front of the...

  • Page 34: Inserting A Cd Or Dvd

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Inserting a CD or DVD 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.

  • Page 35: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card Using a memory card Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook.

  • Page 36: Adding And Removing A Pc Card

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II card. You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot-swapping.

  • Page 37: Changing Batteries

    AC outlet, you must turn your notebook off Replace only with a battery specifically while changing the battery. manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled.
  • Page 38 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of your notebook. Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into place. Slide the battery lock to the locked position.

  • Page 39: Recalibrating The Battery

    “Press [Esc] key to exit” appears. Press E . The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Recalibrating the battery NTER NTER...

  • Page 40: Ordering Accessories

    See page 33 additional battery. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies. Memory Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3: Upgrading Your Notebook

    CHAPTER 3 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard...

  • Page 42: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are Warning To avoid exposure to extremely sensitive to static electricity, also dangerous electrical known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). voltages and moving parts, turn off your Before installing or replacing components, notebook and unplug the power cord,...

  • Page 43: Adding Or Replacing Memory

    Your notebook uses memory modules called Important Use only memory SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory modules designed for Modules). The modules are available in various your Gateway capacities and any module can be placed in any notebook. slot. Tools Required...
  • Page 44 CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is marked with a K. Depending on your model, not all screws may be captive. Screw Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be removed).
  • Page 45 Adding or replacing memory If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Pull the memory module out of the slot.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Dvd Drive

    CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway 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...
  • Page 47 Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is marked with a K. Depending on your model, not all screws may be captive. Screw Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be removed).
  • Page 48 CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive’s manual eject hole, push in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit

    Hard drive Important If your hard drive has failed and you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs with your replacement hard drive. Gateway may also send you a replacement hard...
  • Page 50 CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, go to -OR- If you need to move the hard drive cover...
  • Page 51 Remove the cover from the old drive. Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. Replace the screws that secure the cover to the drive. Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Keyboard

    Replacing the keyboard If your keyboard becomes damaged, you can Important Replace the keyboard replace it with a similar keyboard obtained from only with a similar Gateway. keyboard provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small...
  • Page 53 Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to your notebook. Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put them in a safe place.
  • Page 54 CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Tips & Tricks Depending on your model, not all screws may be captive. Pull the cover off your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. Gently lift the back edge of the keyboard. If the keyboard does not lift, go to ■...
  • Page 55 Important Depending on the keyboard features, one of both of these screws may be absent. Loosen the mini-PCI bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed), then remove the mini-PCI bay cover. Remove the two optional keyboard screws. Screw Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position.

  • Page 56: Installing The Keyboard

    CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Installing the keyboard Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of your notebook and remove the cable.
  • Page 57 Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest.
  • Page 58 CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on your notebook.

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal

    APPENDIX A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal • Important safety information • Regulatory compliance statements • Environmental information • Notices...

  • Page 60: Important Safety Information

    APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Important safety information Your Gateway notebook is designed and tested Warning Always follow these to meet the latest standards for safety of instructions to help information technology equipment. However, to guard against ensure safe use of this notebook, it is important...
  • Page 61 Some notebook are equipped with a ■ three-wire power cord to make sure that the notebook is properly grounded when in use. The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet.
  • Page 62 APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet ■ and refer servicing to qualified personnel The power cord or plug is damaged.

  • Page 63: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Gateway believes these eliminated. When in environments where devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power you are uncertain of...
  • Page 64 Some circumstances require restrictions on to a wireless device will void the authorization wireless devices. Examples of common to use it. Please restrictions are listed to the left. contact Gateway for service. Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used.

  • Page 65: United States Of America

    2.4 GHz band and/or to use it. Contact 5.15 – 5.35 GHz band, may be present Gateway for service. (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are Caution present.
  • Page 66 APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 67 FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Caution Changes or Gateway Companies, Inc. modifications not expressly approved by 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 Gateway could void (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate Product: the notebook.
  • Page 68 APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal A telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device. The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68-compliant. See installation instructions for details.
  • Page 69 The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or...
  • Page 70 The power output of the wireless device to use it. Contact Gateway for service. (or devices), which may be embedded in your notebook, is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Industry Canada.
  • Page 71 Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
  • Page 72 APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

  • Page 73: Laser Safety Statement

    Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD Warning Use of controls or drives comply with the appropriate safety adjustments or standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in performance of these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser...

  • Page 74: Environmental Information

    In some cases, your “end of life” product ■ may be “traded in” for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area. If you need further assistance in recycling, ■...
  • Page 75 Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
  • Page 76 For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 77 Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
  • Page 78 APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal...

  • Page 79: Index

    Index AC adapter connecting connector accessories purchasing safety precautions application key arrow keys audio adjusting volume back button headphone jack microphone jack muting next button pause button play button stop button volume down button volume up button battery changing charge indicator charging installing latch...
  • Page 80 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive electrostatic discharge (ESD) Ethernet connecting jack external monitor EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad files opening finding specifications Firewire port Fn key folders opening function keys www.gateway.com...
  • Page 81 Gateway model number serial number Support hard drive indicator installing replacing headphone jack hot-swapping i.Link port IEEE 1394 port indicators See status indicators inkjet printer installing battery DVD drive hard drive keyboard memory PC Card jacks See connections Kensington cable lock...
  • Page 82 See PC Card memory cards pointer identifying moving power AC adapter battery button connector indicator source problems Standby mode status box status indicator turning off notebook turning on notebook printer inkjet laser USB port programs closing unresponsive opening See memory www.gateway.com...
  • Page 83 See installing resetting notebook restarting notebook right-clicking rocker switch safety general precautions static electricity scanner USB port screen objects getting information moving selecting security features Kensington cable lock serial number setting up safety precautions...
  • Page 84 TV out (S-Video out) jack upgrading USB port VGA port video S-Video out jack volume adjusting controls muting system keys waking up notebook Windows Product Key Code wireless network button turning off turning on www.gateway.com...
  • Page 86 MAN BLADE PLATINUM HW REF R0 02/06...

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