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www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58 Radio frequency wireless connections 59 Files ... your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 79 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 81 Preventing static electricity discharge 82 Adding or replacing memory modules 83 Replacing the hard drive kit 86 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 90 Troubleshooting 91 Audio 91 Battery 91 CD...
www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58 Radio frequency wireless connections 59 Files ... your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 79 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 81 Preventing static electricity discharge 82 Adding or replacing memory modules 83 Replacing the hard drive kit 86 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 90 Troubleshooting 91 Audio 91 Battery 91 CD...
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Contents Diskette drive (external 91 Display 92 DVD drives (external 93 Ethernet 95 File management 95 Hard drive 96 Internet 97 Keyboard 98 Media Center 99 Memory 101 Memory card reader 102 Modem (cable or DSL 102 Modem (dial-up 102 Mouse 106 Networks (wired 107 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 PC Cards 111 Pointing device 111 Power 111 Printer 112 Sound 113 Status indicators 114 Touchpad or pointing device 114 Video 114 Telephone support 115 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 115 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 127 iv
Contents Diskette drive (external 91 Display 92 DVD drives (external 93 Ethernet 95 File management 95 Hard drive 96 Internet 97 Keyboard 98 Media Center 99 Memory 101 Memory card reader 102 Modem (cable or DSL 102 Modem (dial-up 102 Mouse 106 Networks (wired 107 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 PC Cards 111 Pointing device 111 Power 111 Printer 112 Sound 113 Status indicators 114 Touchpad or pointing device 114 Video 114 Telephone support 115 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 115 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 127 iv
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... specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files &#...8226; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help...
... specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files &#...8226; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help...
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... is located in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Memory bay Battery latch Battery Speaker Speaker Ventilation fan Hard drive Customer care bay label Component Icon Hard drive bay Speakers Memory bay Battery latch Battery Description The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Install a memory module into AC power. 10 For more information, see...
... is located in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Memory bay Battery latch Battery Speaker Speaker Ventilation fan Hard drive Customer care bay label Component Icon Hard drive bay Speakers Memory bay Battery latch Battery Description The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Install a memory module into AC power. 10 For more information, see...
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www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is in Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Hard drive is ...turned on - Notebook is turned off - Wireless network Power Num lock Hard drive Battery charge Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on . Wireless IEEE 802.11...
www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is in Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Hard drive is ...turned on - Notebook is turned off - Wireless network Power Num lock Hard drive Battery charge Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on . Wireless IEEE 802.11...
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... an additional battery. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Batteries If you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 49 for more memory. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/...Adjust properties such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. Accessories may want to your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. See "Changing the battery"...
... an additional battery. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Batteries If you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 49 for more memory. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/...Adjust properties such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. Accessories may want to your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. See "Changing the battery"...
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... off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to an EmPower™ in Sleep mode, it switches to lengthen the life of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Changing... notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off . 52 This drive uses a large amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. If you plan on taking your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on...
... off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to an EmPower™ in Sleep mode, it switches to lengthen the life of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Changing... notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off . 52 This drive uses a large amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. If you plan on taking your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on...
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...Press the power button. 53 www.gateway.com • Hibernate - (also called save your work before using the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely ..., the information is ... The next time you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. while your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you turn on page 55. However, the information in memory is in Hybrid...
...Press the power button. 53 www.gateway.com • Hibernate - (also called save your work before using the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely ..., the information is ... The next time you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. while your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you turn on page 55. However, the information in memory is in Hybrid...
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... you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let...
... you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let...
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... in expensive repairs that are comfortable for an extended period of it. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is not covered by your warranty. When spilled onto notebook components, almost any objects on the... hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your notebook for you put it in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to support extra weight. • ...
... in expensive repairs that are comfortable for an extended period of it. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is not covered by your warranty. When spilled onto notebook components, almost any objects on the... hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your notebook for you put it in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to support extra weight. • ...
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...your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. If you need to recover software that did not come with your notebook, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for...discs do not come pre-installed on page 73. You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may not be to reinstall Windows...
...your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. If you need to recover software that did not come with your notebook, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for...discs do not come pre-installed on page 73. You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may not be to reinstall Windows...
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... Programs, then click Application recovery. - Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering pre-installed software and... drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
... Programs, then click Application recovery. - Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering pre-installed software and... drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
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...b Click Recovery, then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to its factory condition. To delete everything on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press...1 If you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any ), then click Next. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your keyboard to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 78 ...
...b Click Recovery, then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to its factory condition. To delete everything on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press...1 If you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any ), then click Next. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your keyboard to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 78 ...
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...then click Next. Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up files in its original factory condition...install Windows: 1 If you can find your backed up any important files you want to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up your personal ...
...then click Next. Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up files in its original factory condition...install Windows: 1 If you can find your backed up any important files you want to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up your personal ...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 81
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 81
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..." on page 49. 86 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 69. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
..." on page 49. 86 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 69. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 11 Remove the screws on the side of the hard drive that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover. Screw Screw 10 Slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the metal shield covering the old drive. 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 87 www.gateway.com 9 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws.
The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 11 Remove the screws on the side of the hard drive that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover. Screw Screw 10 Slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the metal shield covering the old drive. 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 87 www.gateway.com 9 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws.
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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Replace the metal shield. 15 Replace the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 17 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over. 18 Connect to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect ...
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Replace the metal shield. 15 Replace the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 17 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over. 18 Connect to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect ...
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... from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on with your notebook, try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is turned on. • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning ...not try to your notebook. • Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Type the keyword troubleshooting in...
... from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on with your notebook, try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is turned on. • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning ...not try to your notebook. • Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Type the keyword troubleshooting in...
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... on page 113. Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is not recognized • Shut down the exact message. CD drives (external) CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives (external)" on page 111. www.gateway.com • If a...Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are listed in alphabetical order. Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on the screen, write down and restart your hard drive...
... on page 113. Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is not recognized • Shut down the exact message. CD drives (external) CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives (external)" on page 111. www.gateway.com • If a...Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are listed in alphabetical order. Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on the screen, write down and restart your hard drive...
