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Gateway MX3311 Hardware Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Notebook...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Gateway model and serial number ........
  • Page 4 Index ..............59 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: About This Reference

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

  • Page 6: 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. In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive.

  • Page 7: 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 about your notebook, visit Gateway’s Support page at www.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.
  • Page 8 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook

    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 •...

  • Page 10: Identifying Features

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

  • Page 11: Left

    Left Ventilation fan Component Icon Description Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin.

  • Page 12: Right

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right Back CD or DVD drive Component Icon Description CD or DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, “Using the CD or DVD drive” on page determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare the logo to...

  • Page 13: Bottom

    Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page Identifying features Hard drive bay Battery “Gateway model and serial “Gateway contact information” on page Battery latch “Changing “Changing...

  • Page 14: Keyboard Area

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard Status indicators Component Icon Description Power Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the button power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings”...

  • Page 15: Connecting 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 Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway.

  • Page 16: Protecting From Power Source Problems

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Protecting from power source problems Warning 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.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Cable Or Dsl Modem Or To An Ethernet Network

    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 18: Starting Your Notebook

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin.

  • Page 19: Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook

    Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds.

  • Page 20: Using The Status Indicators

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Using the status indicators Important Status indicators vary by model and features ordered. Important If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press F +F1 to toggle the status indicators on.
  • Page 21 Status indicators for select models Wireless network Caps lock Indicator Icon Wireless network (optional) Caps lock Num lock Scroll lock Hard drive Using the status indicators Hard drive Scroll lock Num lock Description LED on - wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on.

  • Page 22: Using The Keyboard

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to your notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard.

  • Page 23: System Key Combinations

    System key combinations When you press the F key and a system key at the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. Press and hold F , then To... press this system key...
  • Page 24 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Press and hold F , then To... press this system key... Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume”...

  • Page 25: Using The Ez Pad Touchpad

    Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks For instructions on 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” in the online User Guide.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway 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 27: Adjusting The Volume

    Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless networking card. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or off: Press F + F2.

  • Page 28: Using The Cd Or Dvd Drive

    Identifying drive types You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. Your Gateway notebook may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos: If your drive has this logo...

  • Page 29: Inserting A Cd Or Dvd

    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 30: Using A Memory Card

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 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 31: Inserting And Removing An Express Card

    Inserting and removing an Express Card Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. Your notebook has a Express Card slot. This slot accepts one Type 54 Express Card. You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot-swapping.

  • Page 32: Installing A Printer, Scanner, Digital Camera, Or Other Peripheral Device

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Tips & Tricks For the location of these ports on your notebook, see “Left”...
  • Page 33 Click the Settings tab. One of the following screens opens. Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. Click Apply. Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. Click OK. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor...

  • Page 34: Changing Batteries

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Changing batteries Replacing the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations.

  • Page 35: Recalibrating The Battery

    Click to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes. 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 www.gateway.com. Recalibrating the battery...

  • Page 36: Ordering Accessories

    See “Changing batteries” on page 30 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.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Maintaining And Upgrading Your Notebook

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

  • Page 38: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace memory modules. The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
  • Page 39 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). 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 screw.
  • Page 40 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. www.gateway.com Clip...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Cd Or Dvd Drive

    Replacing the CD or DVD drive Important Replace the CD or DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the CD or DVD drive. If your CD or DVD drive becomes damaged, you can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway.
  • Page 42 Secure the CD or DVD drive with the screw removed in Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. www.gateway.com Step...

  • Page 43: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit

    Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. To replace the hard drive kit: Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc.
  • Page 44 If you need to transfer the hard drive bracket from the old hard drive to the new hard drive, go to Step Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. Screw Screw www.gateway.com Screw Screw Screw...
  • Page 45 Remove the bracket from the old drive. Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Keyboard

    CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace the keyboard. Removing the keyboard If your keyboard becomes damaged, you can replace it with a similar keyboard obtained from Gateway.
  • Page 47 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under both the right and left hinge cover and gently pry it up. Pull the old cover off the notebook. You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook.
  • Page 48 Rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Slide the brown connector clip to the back of the notebook, then remove the cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. Lift the old keyboard away from the notebook. www.gateway.com Connector...

  • Page 49: Installing The Keyboard

    Installing the keyboard Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. To install the keyboard: Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you.
  • Page 50 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com...

  • Page 51: Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information

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

  • Page 52: Important Safety Information

    AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your Gateway notebook is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this notebook, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the notebook and in the documentation are followed.
  • Page 53 The notebook does not operate properly when the operating ■ instructions are followed. The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. ■ Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway.

  • Page 54: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Because the wireless devices (which may be embedded into your notebook) emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation.

  • Page 55: United States Of America

    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. Contact Gateway for service. Caution The transmitting device embedded in this notebook may not be used with any antenna other than the one provided with the notebook.
  • Page 56 Warning Warning FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: W340UA2 ■ W340UI2 ■ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is...
  • Page 57 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. Contact Gateway for service. Caution The transmitting device embedded in this notebook may not be used with any antenna other than provide with the notebook.
  • Page 58 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. Japanese Modem Notice www.gateway.com...

  • Page 59: Laser Safety Statement

    CD or DVD drive. EPA ENERGY STAR All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard.

  • Page 60: 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, reusing, or trading in your “end ■...
  • Page 61 Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. 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 62 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com...

  • Page 63: 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 64 Index external monitor EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad files opening Fn key folders opening function keys Gateway model number serial number Support hard drive indicator installing replacing headphone jack hot-swapping IEEE 1394 port indicators See status indicators inkjet printer installing...
  • Page 65 AC adapter battery button connector indicator source problems Standby mode status indicator turning off notebook turning on notebook printer inkjet installing laser USB port programs closing unresponsive opening projector adding color quality display properties port screen resolution...
  • Page 66 Index www.gateway.com...
  • Page 68 MAN GW BISHOP HW REF R1 6/06...

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