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... 53 Recalibrating the battery 53 Changing batteries 54 Extending battery life 56 Conserving battery power 56 Using alternate power sources 57 Changing power modes 57 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 59 Preventing static electricity discharge 60 Adding or replacing memory 61 Replacing the hard drive kit 66 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 71 Caring for... 72 Cleaning your notebook 73 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 74 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 74 ii www.gateway.com
... 53 Recalibrating the battery 53 Changing batteries 54 Extending battery life 56 Conserving battery power 56 Using alternate power sources 57 Changing power modes 57 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 59 Preventing static electricity discharge 60 Adding or replacing memory 61 Replacing the hard drive kit 66 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 71 Caring for... 72 Cleaning your notebook 73 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 74 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 74 ii www.gateway.com
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Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook.
Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook.
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... Product Support to locate your notebook. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your notebook, type your notebook. By entering your serial number you get the latest software updates for your serial number... Home, then click Computers. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to your account and general information about your notebook. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to view information about warranties and special offers. Customer Service Click Customer Service to view and purchase...
... Product Support to locate your notebook. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your notebook, type your notebook. By entering your serial number you get the latest software updates for your serial number... Home, then click Computers. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to your account and general information about your notebook. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to view information about warranties and special offers. Customer Service Click Customer Service to view and purchase...
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Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 59
Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 59
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... metal surface on the outside of the notebook. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. 60 www.gateway.com Avoid touching the edge connectors. Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to use them...
... metal surface on the outside of the notebook. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. 60 www.gateway.com Avoid touching the edge connectors. Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to use them...
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The modules are available in the slot. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 60. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 ... Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 54. www.gateway.com 61
The modules are available in the slot. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 60. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 ... Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 54. www.gateway.com 61
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Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 62 www.gateway.com
Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 62 www.gateway.com
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Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 64 www.gateway.com
Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 64 www.gateway.com
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... drive kit: 1 Back up . 7 Remove the battery. Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit If you would like more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity... drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more information, see "Backing up files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 54. 66 www.gateway.com
... drive kit: 1 Back up . 7 Remove the battery. Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit If you would like more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity... drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more information, see "Backing up files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 54. 66 www.gateway.com
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Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 10 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 11 Remove the cover from the old drive. 12 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 13 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the drive. 14 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 68 www.gateway.com
Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 10 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 11 Remove the cover from the old drive. 12 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 13 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the drive. 14 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 68 www.gateway.com
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...31, 38 turning on notebook 25 wireless network 31, 38 tutoring fee-based 106 U updating device drivers 3 Norton Internet Security 75 Windows 78 upgrading 59 USB port 12 V VGA port 13, 46 video playing 42 troubleshooting 103 video camera connecting 48 virus protecting against 75 removing 75 volume adjusting... 33, 37 adjusting modem 96 controls 37 muting 33, 37 system keys 33 troubleshooting 101 W waking up notebook 26 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 16 restoring 79 updating 78 Windows Media Player 42 Windows Security Center using 75 wireless network button 31 ...
...31, 38 turning on notebook 25 wireless network 31, 38 tutoring fee-based 106 U updating device drivers 3 Norton Internet Security 75 Windows 78 upgrading 59 USB port 12 V VGA port 13, 46 video playing 42 troubleshooting 103 video camera connecting 48 virus protecting against 75 removing 75 volume adjusting... 33, 37 adjusting modem 96 controls 37 muting 33, 37 system keys 33 troubleshooting 101 W waking up notebook 26 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 16 restoring 79 updating 78 Windows Media Player 42 Windows Security Center using 75 wireless network button 31 ...