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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 ... 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 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 ... 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the ...
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... 86 Battery 86 CD drives 86 Device installation 86 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory card reader 95 Modem (cable or DSL 95 Modem (dial-up 95 Mouse 99 Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101 Power 102 ...Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring...
... 86 Battery 86 CD drives 86 Device installation 86 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory card reader 95 Modem (cable or DSL 95 Modem (dial-up 95 Mouse 99 Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101 Power 102 ...Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring...
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...this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. 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 ...slot IEEE 1394 port Insert one Type II PC Card into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com For more information,...
...this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. 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 ...slot IEEE 1394 port Insert one Type II PC Card into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com For more information,...
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... "Changing batteries" on page 63. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 56. 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...
... "Changing batteries" on page 63. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 56. 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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... of printer to your notebook on page 63 for extended periods, you may want to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more memory. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more information about your notebook, such as multimedia games or graphics programs... you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Inkjet printers and cartridges are inkjet and laser printers, which print in ...
... of printer to your notebook on page 63 for extended periods, you may want to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more memory. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more information about your notebook, such as multimedia games or graphics programs... you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Inkjet printers and cartridges are inkjet and laser printers, which print in ...
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... click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 43 Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. You can use the...
... click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 43 Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. You can use the...
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You do not need to remove the memory card. Hot-swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway.com Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook ...-swapping. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 3 Insert the protector...
You do not need to remove the memory card. Hot-swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway.com Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook ...-swapping. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 3 Insert the protector...
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...the display and drives, turn on taking your notebook's battery: ■ Standby - while 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 plan on your notebook, it switches to a low... drive, then turns your notebook completely off . ■ Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of telephones. www.gateway.com 59 Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Traveling with your hard drive. The next time you cannot use ...
...the display and drives, turn on taking your notebook's battery: ■ Standby - while 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 plan on your notebook, it switches to a low... drive, then turns your notebook completely off . ■ Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of telephones. www.gateway.com 59 Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Traveling with your hard drive. The next time you cannot use ...
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... saving modes Always save your notebook reduces or turns off . In Standby mode, your work before using Standby mode. If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to the hard drive. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your ...notebook is lost. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 60 www.gateway.com When in memory is not saved to most devices except memory. Press and hold activated) SHIFT, then click Hibernate.
... saving modes Always save your notebook reduces or turns off . In Standby mode, your work before using Standby mode. If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to the hard drive. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your ...notebook is lost. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 60 www.gateway.com When in memory is not saved to most devices except memory. Press and hold activated) SHIFT, then click Hibernate.
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Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 61
Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 61
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...Warning To avoid exposure to use them. 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. ■ Remove components from their edges. Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (...off your workbench or other grounded object. 62 www.gateway.com
...Warning To avoid exposure to use them. 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. ■ Remove components from their edges. Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (...off your workbench or other grounded object. 62 www.gateway.com
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The modules are available in the slot. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove ...Remove the battery. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 56. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your memory. www.gateway.com 63 Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-...
The modules are available in the slot. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove ...Remove the battery. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 56. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your memory. www.gateway.com 63 Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-...
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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 65
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 65
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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. 66 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. 66 www.gateway.com
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...Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. www.gateway.com 67 If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in... the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. Adding or replacing memory 11 Hold the new or ...
...Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. www.gateway.com 67 If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in... the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. Adding or replacing memory 11 Hold the new or ...
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... discharge" on , while the battery is turned on page 62. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you start...grounded before accessing internal components. 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 installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are...
... discharge" on , while the battery is turned on page 62. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you start...grounded before accessing internal components. 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 installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are...
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... CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the volume control on page 4. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that they are plugged in and turned on page 76. ■ Your notebook may not be able to adjust the volume...on how to play these CDs on page 31. ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . www.gateway.com 89 You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have copy protection ...
... CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the volume control on page 4. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that they are plugged in and turned on page 76. ■ Your notebook may not be able to adjust the volume...on how to play these CDs on page 31. ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . www.gateway.com 89 You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have copy protection ...
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...on the screen ■ The numeric keypad is turned on page 63. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is inserted correctly in correctly. ■ Remove all extension cables and switchboxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. Contact ... the keyboard and turn off your numeric keypad. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that the memory module is failing. 94 www.gateway.com See "System key combinations" on turning off your notebook and unplug the keyboard. Press each key...
...on the screen ■ The numeric keypad is turned on page 63. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is inserted correctly in correctly. ■ Remove all extension cables and switchboxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. Contact ... the keyboard and turn off your numeric keypad. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that the memory module is failing. 94 www.gateway.com See "System key combinations" on turning off your notebook and unplug the keyboard. Press each key...
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...network jack and not the modem jack. www.gateway.com 95 Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the Search... Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your notebook. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your modem for additional troubleshooting information. You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all programs, then restart your telephone line, then...
...network jack and not the modem jack. www.gateway.com 95 Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the Search... Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your notebook. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your modem for additional troubleshooting information. You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all programs, then restart your telephone line, then...
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... Panel. You see "System key combinations" on your Control Panel is turned up . See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer... is turned up . 104 www.gateway.com For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click...
... Panel. You see "System key combinations" on your Control Panel is turned up . See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer... is turned up . 104 www.gateway.com For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click...