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... cards. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into this jack. Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook PC Card slot Component PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port Memory card reader USB ports Ethernet jack Modem jack Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack... USB ports Modem jack Icon Description Insert one Type II PC Card into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network...
... cards. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into this jack. Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook PC Card slot Component PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port Memory card reader USB ports Ethernet jack Modem jack Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack... USB ports Modem jack Icon Description Insert one Type II PC Card into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network...
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.... If your notebook. Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the notebook. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook is running. www.gateway.com Using...
.... If your notebook. Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the notebook. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook is running. www.gateway.com Using...
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... to Step 5. -ORDouble-click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar. To remove a PC Card: 1 Turn off your notebook. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box opens. The Stop a Hardware device dialog box opens. 3 Click the PC Card name, then click OK. Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on ...name, then click Stop. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To insert a PC Card: • Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook, then go to Remove Hardware dialog box opens. 4 Click OK. 5...
... to Step 5. -ORDouble-click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar. To remove a PC Card: 1 Turn off your notebook. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box opens. The Stop a Hardware device dialog box opens. 3 Click the PC Card name, then click OK. Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on ...name, then click Stop. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To insert a PC Card: • Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook, then go to Remove Hardware dialog box opens. 4 Click OK. 5...
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...you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Your notebook or optional port replicator has one time. Important Before you make all the devices. You use these ports to your notebook. www.gateway.com 6 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again. Using a port ...replicator Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of the following...
...you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Your notebook or optional port replicator has one time. Important Before you make all the devices. You use these ports to your notebook. www.gateway.com 6 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again. Using a port ...replicator Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of the following...
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... while inserted, even if they were kept in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove PC Cards when you are not using your new battery(ies) a few times...(ies), we recommend that you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebook is not in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 65. • Close the LCD ...
... while inserted, even if they were kept in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove PC Cards when you are not using your new battery(ies) a few times...(ies), we recommend that you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebook is not in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 65. • Close the LCD ...
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..., modem cable, and network cable, if they are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 6 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: ... 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 facing up, then remove the main and optional ...
..., modem cable, and network cable, if they are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 6 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: ... 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 facing up, then remove the main and optional ...
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Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, modem... cable, and network cable. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook over. 16 Connect to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed...
Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, modem... cable, and network cable. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook over. 16 Connect to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed...
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... discharge" on page 59. 9 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws. 10 Slide the old hard drive bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com 2 Back up any data you need to move the hard drive bay cover from the optional port replicator. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable..., and network cable, if they are connected to the notebook. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any PC cards. 8 Turn your new hard drive, go to the new hard drive. The hard drive is facing up, then ...
... discharge" on page 59. 9 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws. 10 Slide the old hard drive bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com 2 Back up any data you need to move the hard drive bay cover from the optional port replicator. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable..., and network cable, if they are connected to the notebook. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any PC cards. 8 Turn your new hard drive, go to the new hard drive. The hard drive is facing up, then ...
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As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com 19 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 20 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 21 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 101
As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com 19 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 20 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 21 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 101
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... a forgotten password. Caution If your notebook was previously connected directly to your cable or DSL modem, and your ISP requires you to use a DHCP server. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is disjoined from the domain and your... computer account disabled. Modify the network properties so your notebook is set in your online User Guide. • If...
... a forgotten password. Caution If your notebook was previously connected directly to your cable or DSL modem, and your ISP requires you to use a DHCP server. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is disjoined from the domain and your... computer account disabled. Modify the network properties so your notebook is set in your online User Guide. • If...
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... parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. Please contact Gateway for authorization prior to be present (embedded) in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11b/g LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. Low power, Radio transmitting type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), may operate in your notebook came equipped with equipment on...
... parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. Please contact Gateway for authorization prior to be present (embedded) in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11b/g LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. Low power, Radio transmitting type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), may operate in your notebook came equipped with equipment on...
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... camera Caps Lock indicator 24 cards inserting memory card 44 inserting PC Card 45 memory card slot 8 memory cards supported 44 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 44 removing PC Card 45 slots 44, 45 troubleshooting memory card 117 troubleshooting PC Card 125 carrying case 54 CD cleaning 79 controlling playback 28 ... Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 58 bay modules 40 cleaning audio CD 79 case 77 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 78 notebook exterior 76 screen 78 clicking 31, 32 closing unresponsive program 23 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 19 DSL modem 20...
... camera Caps Lock indicator 24 cards inserting memory card 44 inserting PC Card 45 memory card slot 8 memory cards supported 44 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 44 removing PC Card 45 slots 44, 45 troubleshooting memory card 117 troubleshooting PC Card 125 carrying case 54 CD cleaning 79 controlling playback 28 ... Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 58 bay modules 40 cleaning audio CD 79 case 77 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 78 notebook exterior 76 screen 78 clicking 31, 32 closing unresponsive program 23 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 19 DSL modem 20...
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www.gateway.com user 72 PC Card adding 45 eject button 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 125 PC Card slot 8 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 44 ...63 automobile/airplane adapter 63 battery 58, 59, 61, 62 button 11, 27 changing modes 64 changing plans 65 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 62 EmPower adapter 63 extending battery life 62...settings 65 status box 27 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 126 turning off notebook 22 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 54 automobile 54 printer default 127 inkjet 55 installing 47 ...
www.gateway.com user 72 PC Card adding 45 eject button 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 125 PC Card slot 8 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 44 ...63 automobile/airplane adapter 63 battery 58, 59, 61, 62 button 11, 27 changing modes 64 changing plans 65 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 62 EmPower adapter 63 extending battery life 62...settings 65 status box 27 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 126 turning off notebook 22 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 54 automobile 54 printer default 127 inkjet 55 installing 47 ...
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... keyboard 112 LCD panel 107 Media Center 113 memory 116 memory card reader 117 modem 117 mouse 121 network 121, 123 passwords 125 PC Cards 125 pointing device 129 power 126 printer 127 projector 129 safety guidelines 104 screen 107, 129 screen area 107 screen resolution 107 sound... camera connecting 48, 49 volume adjusting 29, 36 adjusting modem 120 controls 36 muting 29, 36 system keys 29 troubleshooting 128 W waking up notebook 22 Windows key 26 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 89 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet button 27 status indicator...
... keyboard 112 LCD panel 107 Media Center 113 memory 116 memory card reader 117 modem 117 mouse 121 network 121, 123 passwords 125 PC Cards 125 pointing device 129 power 126 printer 127 projector 129 safety guidelines 104 screen 107, 129 screen area 107 screen resolution 107 sound... camera connecting 48, 49 volume adjusting 29, 36 adjusting modem 120 controls 36 muting 29, 36 system keys 29 troubleshooting 128 W waking up notebook 22 Windows key 26 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 89 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet button 27 status indicator...