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... only the inside your notebook are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap... to use them. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . For more information, see "Changing Batteries...You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...
... only the inside your notebook are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap... to use them. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . For more information, see "Changing Batteries...You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...
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... the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52 Using a DVD drive 53 Using the memory card reader 55 Memory card types 55 Inserting a memory card 56 Using a memory card 56 Removing a memory card 56 Adding and removing an Express Card 57 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 58 Connecting a USB device 58 Viewing the display on...
... the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52 Using a DVD drive 53 Using the memory card reader 55 Memory card types 55 Inserting a memory card 56 Using a memory card 56 Removing a memory card 56 Adding and removing an Express Card 57 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 58 Connecting a USB device 58 Viewing the display on...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99...
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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 • Ordering accessories 51
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 • Ordering accessories 51
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... power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are correctly grounded ... in 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 102. Help For more information...
... power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are correctly grounded ... in 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 102. Help For more information...
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...8226; Clean the disc. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . For more information, see "...see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. • Make sure that the volume control on page 87. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For more information, see "Front" on page 6. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure ...
...8226; Clean the disc. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . For more information, see "...see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. • Make sure that the volume control on page 87. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For more information, see "Front" on page 6. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure ...
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... want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your notebook. 126 The computer without Media Center provided that the memory module is failing. For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your home DVD player • Yes, you can. Type the keyword...
... want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your notebook. 126 The computer without Media Center provided that the memory module is failing. For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your home DVD player • Yes, you can. Type the keyword...
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...calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending life 86 fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 purchasing 64 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 ...release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44...
...calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending life 86 fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 purchasing 64 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 ...release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44...
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...gateway.com scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 59 USB 7, 9, 58 VGA 10, 60 wired Ethernet 20 wired network 20 copyright notice 150 D default printer 136 dialing codes 78 dial-up modem 10, 21 adjusting volume 130 diagnostics 129 dialing properties 128 troubleshooting 127 using while traveling 78 digital audio 58 digital camera memory... 44 switching 28 troubleshooting 116 display properties adjusting 61 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 38 dragging 39 drivers recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 drives DVD 52 DVD/CD-RW 9, 52 DVD±RW 9, 52 hard drive 11, 107 HD DVD 52 HD-DVD RW ...
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... key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing 64 replacing 107 troubleshooting 120 HDMI (TV) out...802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 64 installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory 103 peripheral devices 58 printer 58 scanner 58 Instant on Audio 40 154
... key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing 64 replacing 107 troubleshooting 120 HDMI (TV) out...802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 64 installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory 103 peripheral devices 58 printer 58 scanner 58 Instant on Audio 40 154
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www.gateway.com Instant on Video 40 Internet troubleshooting 121 Internet chat program 41 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 80 lock slot 10 key combinations 28 ... Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 purchasing 64 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone built-in 14 jack 6 Microsoft...
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... R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 ... 89, 93 software 89, 93 using 93 Recycle Bin deleting files 120 emptying 120 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 87, 88 software 87, 88 Windows 87, 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 replacing See...
... R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 ... 89, 93 software 89, 93 using 93 Recycle Bin deleting files 120 emptying 120 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 87, 88 software 87, 88 Windows 87, 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 replacing See...
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... 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 ...114 posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 17 sitting at computer 17 static electricity 102 scanner installing 58 USB port 7, 9 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 116, 138 screen objects getting information 39 moving 39..., 24 Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 137 speakers built...
... 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 ...114 posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 17 sitting at computer 17 static electricity 102 scanner installing 58 USB port 7, 9 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 116, 138 screen objects getting information 39 moving 39..., 24 Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 137 speakers built...
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... the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52 Using a DVD drive 53 Using the memory card reader 55 Memory card types 55 Inserting a memory card 56 Using a memory card 56 Removing a memory card 56 Adding and removing an Express Card 57 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 58 Connecting a USB device 58 Viewing the display on...
... the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52 Using a DVD drive 53 Using the memory card reader 55 Memory card types 55 Inserting a memory card 56 Using a memory card 56 Removing a memory card 56 Adding and removing an Express Card 57 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 58 Connecting a USB device 58 Viewing the display on...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99...
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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 51
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 51
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... reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on. 114 Tip For more information about preventing damage from ... 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 installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your ...
... reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on. 114 Tip For more information about preventing damage from ... 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 installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your ...
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...and your online User Guide. You may be able to play these CDs on the notebook. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook is plugged into the headphone jack on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some ...DVD, see "Front" on page 87. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on page 87. You may be able to play these CDs on your notebook. • Clean ...
...and your online User Guide. You may be able to play these CDs on the notebook. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook is plugged into the headphone jack on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some ...DVD, see "Front" on page 87. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on page 87. You may be able to play these CDs on your notebook. • Clean ...
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... Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For more information about installing memory, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on a home DVD player. You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). A DVR-MS file...
... Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For more information about installing memory, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on a home DVD player. You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). A DVR-MS file...
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...calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending life 86 fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch ...11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44...
...calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending life 86 fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch ...11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44...