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...CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 46 ... 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 your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 73 Cleaning the...
...CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 46 ... 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 your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 73 Cleaning the...
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... Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 92 Memory 92 Memory card reader 93 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 98 PC Cards 98 Power 99 Printer 100 Sound 101 Status... indicators 102 Touchpad 102 Video 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 106 www.gateway...
... Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 92 Memory 92 Memory card reader 93 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 98 PC Cards 98 Power 99 Printer 100 Sound 101 Status... indicators 102 Touchpad 102 Video 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 106 www.gateway...
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... USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card...
... USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card...
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... page 16. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 54. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 66. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 61. Slide to release the battery. Chapter 2: ...Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the ...
... page 16. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 54. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 66. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 61. Slide to release the battery. Chapter 2: ...Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the ...
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... slowly than laser printers. If your notebook. See "Changing batteries" on page 3. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The Support page also has links to your programs are slower than you need... additional space for accessories or supplies. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries...
... slowly than laser printers. If your notebook. See "Changing batteries" on page 3. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The Support page also has links to your programs are slower than you need... additional space for accessories or supplies. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries...
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...-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 43 Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. You can use the...
...-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 43 Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. You can use the...
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... PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). Hot-swapping means that you restart your notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. This slot accepts one Type II card. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports ...not need to remove the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway.com
... PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). Hot-swapping means that you restart your notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. This slot accepts one Type II card. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports ...not need to remove the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway.com
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... an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power inverter. www.gateway.com 57 Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook is in Standby, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you...an EmPower™ in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 54. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If you plan on your notebook's battery: ■ Standby - The next time you turn on taking your AC power adapter, also take...
... an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power inverter. www.gateway.com 57 Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook is in Standby, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you...an EmPower™ in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 54. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If you plan on your notebook's battery: ■ Standby - The next time you turn on taking your AC power adapter, also take...
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... Hibernate mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3. If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to the hard drive. If power is interrupted, the information is... not saved to most devices except memory. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 58 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Managing Power Using power saving modes Always save your notebook reduces or turns ...
... Hibernate mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3. If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to the hard drive. If power is interrupted, the information is... not saved to most devices except memory. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 58 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Managing Power Using power saving modes Always save your notebook reduces or turns ...
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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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... at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. 60 www.gateway.com Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold components...9632; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam....
... at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. 60 www.gateway.com Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold components...9632; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam....
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... "Changing batteries" on page 60. 2 Turn off your memory. www.gateway.com 61 The modules are available in the slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 54. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter...
... "Changing batteries" on page 60. 2 Turn off your memory. www.gateway.com 61 The modules are available in the slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 54. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter...
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Adding or replacing memory 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com 63
Adding or replacing memory 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com 63
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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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... Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up... with the tab in one direction. www.gateway.com 65 This module is keyed so it can only be...
... Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up... with the tab in one direction. www.gateway.com 65 This module is keyed so it can only be...
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...screws, then replace the battery before accessing internal components. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 82 www.gateway.com For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on , while the battery is ...case was damaged. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on page 60. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks...
...screws, then replace the battery before accessing internal components. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 82 www.gateway.com For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on , while the battery is ...case was damaged. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on page 60. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks...
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...music CDs have copy protection software. You may be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "System key combinations" on page 4. www.gateway.com 87 For more information about the mute setting, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. ... is facing up . You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook. ■ Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 31. ■...
...music CDs have copy protection software. You may be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "System key combinations" on page 4. www.gateway.com 87 For more information about the mute setting, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. ... is facing up . You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook. ■ Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 31. ■...
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... on page 61. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is inserted correctly in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it . For more information, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your numeric keypad. ... extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you spilled liquid in the memory bay slot. Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory" on turning off your notebook and unplug the keyboard. Press each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. ...
... on page 61. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is inserted correctly in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it . For more information, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your numeric keypad. ... extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you spilled liquid in the memory bay slot. Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory" on turning off your notebook and unplug the keyboard. Press each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. ...
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... sure that your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your notebook. www.gateway.com 93 You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, ...long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slot does not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack....
... sure that your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your notebook. www.gateway.com 93 You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, ...long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slot does not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack....
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..." error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to use. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "System key combinations" on your Control Panel is...9632; Wait until files have an online/offline button that you need to clear the check mark. If your notebook is turned up . www.gateway.com 101 Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If you print large files or many files at ...
..." error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to use. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "System key combinations" on your Control Panel is...9632; Wait until files have an online/offline button that you need to clear the check mark. If your notebook is turned up . www.gateway.com 101 Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If you print large files or many files at ...