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... and Accessories . . . . 55 Using the DVD drive 56 Identifying drive types 56 Using a DVD drive 57 Using the memory card reader 59 Memory card types 59 Inserting a memory card 60 Using a memory card 60 Removing a memory card 60 Adding and removing an Express Card 61 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 62 Connecting a USB device...
... and Accessories . . . . 55 Using the DVD drive 56 Identifying drive types 56 Using a DVD drive 57 Using the memory card reader 59 Memory card types 59 Inserting a memory card 60 Using a memory card 60 Removing a memory card 60 Adding and removing an Express Card 61 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 62 Connecting a USB device...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 iii
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 iii
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... 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137...
... 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137...
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...or television" on page 63. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack...a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards....
...or television" on page 63. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack...a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards....
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... Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 111. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into... batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery...
... Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 111. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into... batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery...
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If you plan to memory in the fingerprint reader. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. To enroll your notebook can use of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option. Use ...
If you plan to memory in the fingerprint reader. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. To enroll your notebook can use of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option. Use ...
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 55
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 55
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...CDs and DVDs using this method. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on the DVD drive. ...Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to your notebook and a device that is available with the...
...CDs and DVDs using this method. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on the DVD drive. ...Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to your notebook and a device that is available with the...
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... you restart your notebook. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive...
... you restart your notebook. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive...
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... better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain.... • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery.
... better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain.... • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery.
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...a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off . • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - The next time... off the power to lengthen the life of your notebook is not saved to use the following power modes to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. If your notebook is lost. 75 while your notebook experiences a power outage while in ...
...a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off . • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - The next time... off the power to lengthen the life of your notebook is not saved to use the following power modes to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. If your notebook is lost. 75 while your notebook experiences a power outage while in ...
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... are accustomed to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you : • Balanced - If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or...
... are accustomed to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you : • Balanced - If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or...
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... extension to clean dust from the wall outlets and remove the battery. Your notebook is made of specially coated glass and can of air. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook...clean the LCD screen. Do not attempt to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Tip You may need to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can damage the finish on components. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally...
... extension to clean dust from the wall outlets and remove the battery. Your notebook is made of specially coated glass and can of air. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook...clean the LCD screen. Do not attempt to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Tip You may need to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can damage the finish on components. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally...
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... the battery The life span of charge, and so on it. Short battery life is one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory." Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it away. Using the right charger is about 1.5 to four weeks. Charging lithium...
... the battery The life span of charge, and so on it. Short battery life is one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory." Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it away. Using the right charger is about 1.5 to four weeks. Charging lithium...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 105
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 105
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...any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small... Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is...
...any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small... Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is...
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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 108
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 108
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Clip Clip 109 www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.
Clip Clip 109 www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.
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... of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable..., and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction.
... of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable..., and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction.
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... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is turned on page 106. While troubleshooting your notebook... with your notebook, try to your notebook. • Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you start your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped, or if the case...
... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is turned on page 106. While troubleshooting your notebook... with your notebook, try to your notebook. • Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you start your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped, or if the case...