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www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the ... your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the ... your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
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Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 103 Safety guidelines 104 First steps 104 Troubleshooting 105 Audio 105 Battery 105 CD drives 105 Diskette drive (external 105 Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet 111 Keyboard 112 Media Center 113 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or... 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 103 Safety guidelines 104 First steps 104 Troubleshooting 105 Audio 105 Battery 105 CD drives 105 Diskette drive (external 105 Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet 111 Keyboard 112 Media Center 113 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or... 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
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... serial number A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics:...identifies your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files ...
... serial number A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics:...identifies your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files ...
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For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 100. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 95. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on ...page 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support...
For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 100. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 95. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on ...page 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support...
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...lock is turned on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on - Numeric keypad is being accessed. 23 Hard drive is turned off - Drive is not being accessed. ■... LED off . ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Status indicators inform you may need ...
...lock is turned on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on - Numeric keypad is being accessed. 23 Hard drive is turned off - Drive is not being accessed. ■... LED off . ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Status indicators inform you may need ...
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...graphics programs, use PAL instead of memory. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 61 for more information. Memory Large programs, such as necessary. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter... internationally, you may need additional space for extended periods, you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to buy an additional battery so you may not be available ...
...graphics programs, use PAL instead of memory. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 61 for more information. Memory Large programs, such as necessary. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter... internationally, you may need additional space for extended periods, you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to buy an additional battery so you may not be available ...
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...a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use a power adapter. Changing power modes You can use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally...Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. ...
...a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use a power adapter. Changing power modes You can use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally...Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. ...
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...Start), click mode the arrow next to ... For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or...gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - You must turn off the power to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 67. Using power saving modes Always save your notebook is ... In Sleep mode, your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to the hard drive...
...Start), click mode the arrow next to ... For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or...gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - You must turn off the power to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 67. Using power saving modes Always save your notebook is ... In Sleep mode, your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to the hard drive...
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Three power plans are pre-defined for your program. 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 - Use this plan if you are accustomed to extend battery life. ...
Three power plans are pre-defined for your program. 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 - Use this plan if you are accustomed to extend battery life. ...
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... objects on top of it in a carrying case. • Keep your notebook to extreme temperature changes. Magnetic fields can erase data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your notebook away from magnetic fields. You may want to gather these slots are blocked, your...discharging them partway. As a general rule, your notebook is not made to either extreme is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is not covered by your notebook, and do not put any liquid can of air that are comfortable for...
... objects on top of it in a carrying case. • Keep your notebook to extreme temperature changes. Magnetic fields can erase data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your notebook away from magnetic fields. You may want to gather these slots are blocked, your...discharging them partway. As a general rule, your notebook is not made to either extreme is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is not covered by your notebook, and do not put any liquid can of air that are comfortable for...
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... 84. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers...the problem and you want to return your system, you need to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover...
... 84. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers...the problem and you want to return your system, you need to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover...
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...recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. ...and drivers using a set of recovery discs while you should create your hard drive. www.gateway.com Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then...
...recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. ...and drivers using a set of recovery discs while you should create your hard drive. www.gateway.com Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then...
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...and driver recovery discs you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84.... 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific ...
...and driver recovery discs you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84.... 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific ...
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...your notebook's problems are not solved by any ), then click Next. This process is starting up now. The Welcome to its hard drive to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 89 Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer..., then press ENTER. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you may need to recover its factory...
...your notebook's problems are not solved by any ), then click Next. This process is starting up now. The Welcome to its hard drive to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 89 Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer..., then press ENTER. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you may need to recover its factory...
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... up any software that you can find your notebook. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you want to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. OR To perform a full factory recovery without data backup...backup, then click Next. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your personal files and folders will delete everything on your hard drive. You also need to reinstall any important files you must recover your notebook. 90 For instructions, see "To create discs for ...
... up any software that you can find your notebook. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you want to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. OR To perform a full factory recovery without data backup...backup, then click Next. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your personal files and folders will delete everything on your hard drive. You also need to reinstall any important files you must recover your notebook. 90 For instructions, see "To create discs for ...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 93
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 93
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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. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 80. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "...
Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 80. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "...
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www.gateway.com 8 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws. Screw Screw 9 Slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 10 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, go to step 15. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to step 11. 101
www.gateway.com 8 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws. Screw Screw 9 Slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 10 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, go to step 15. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to step 11. 101
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... devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter... notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. 102 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of...
... devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter... notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. 102 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of...
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... was damaged. 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 and contact a qualified computer technician. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to the ...are correctly grounded 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. 104 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help ...
... was damaged. 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 and contact a qualified computer technician. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to the ...are correctly grounded 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. 104 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help ...