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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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...such as a digital camcorder) into this slot. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB... IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC...
...such as a digital camcorder) into this slot. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB... IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC...
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...located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 16. 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 battery....
...located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 16. 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 battery....
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... which print in color or black and white. See "Changing batteries" on page 3. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can attach almost any type of memory. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they are slower than you can print pictures, banners... has links to your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 63 for more information, see "Gateway Web site" on page 56 for more memory. For more information about your notebook.
... which print in color or black and white. See "Changing batteries" on page 3. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can attach almost any type of memory. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they are slower than you can print pictures, banners... has links to your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 63 for more information, see "Gateway Web site" on page 56 for more memory. For more information about your notebook.
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...gateway.com 43 Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Using a memory...notebook. You can use the memory card reader to your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard...
...gateway.com 43 Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Using a memory...notebook. You can use the memory card reader to your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard...
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... do not need to remove the memory card. This slot accepts one Type II card. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 3... Insert the protector into the notebook. 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...
... do not need to remove the memory card. This slot accepts one Type II card. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 3... Insert the protector into the notebook. 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...
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...power sources whenever possible. ■ If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use a power inverter. www.gateway.com 59 For more information about traveling with your notebook" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook, it ...■ Standby - To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The next time you will have access to support pillars, in Standby, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when ...
...power sources whenever possible. ■ If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use a power inverter. www.gateway.com 59 For more information about traveling with your notebook" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook, it ...■ Standby - To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The next time you will have access to support pillars, in Standby, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when ...
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... to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to most devices except memory. In Standby mode, your work before using Standby mode. If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to the hard drive. In Standby or ...Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 60 www.gateway.com Press and hold activated) SHIFT, then click Hibernate. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. Chapter 5: Managing Power...
... to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to most devices except memory. In Standby mode, your work before using Standby mode. If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to the hard drive. In Standby or ...Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 60 www.gateway.com Press and hold activated) SHIFT, then click Hibernate. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. Chapter 5: Managing Power...
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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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Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the notebook. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock,...only the inside your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other grounded object. 62 www.gateway.com Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the ...
Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the notebook. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock,...only the inside your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other grounded object. 62 www.gateway.com Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the ...
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... facing up. 6 Remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 56. www.gateway.com 63 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on...
... facing up. 6 Remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 56. www.gateway.com 63 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on...
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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 Adding or replacing memory 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover.
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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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... 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 clicks in one direction. www.gateway.com 67 This module is keyed so 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 the memory bay.
... 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 clicks in one direction. www.gateway.com 67 This module is keyed so 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 the memory bay.
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...if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 84 www.gateway.com Warning Do not try to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the... 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 turned on page 62. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you...
...if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 84 www.gateway.com Warning Do not try to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the... 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 turned on page 62. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you...
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...System key combinations" on your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that Mute controls are plugged in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 31. ■ Make ...the disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" in and turned on your notebook. ■ Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your hard drive. For more information about the mute setting, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 76....
...System key combinations" on your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that Mute controls are plugged in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 31. ■ Make ...the disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" in and turned on your notebook. ■ Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your hard drive. For more information about the mute setting, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 76....
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..." error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on page 63. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is not stuck. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that your account with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped ... using it . A keyboard character keeps repeating or you may need to loosen a key that a key is failing. 94 www.gateway.com Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory" on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for instructions on . If the keyboard...
..." error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on page 63. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is not stuck. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that your account with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped ... using it . A keyboard character keeps repeating or you may need to loosen a key that a key is failing. 94 www.gateway.com Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory" on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for instructions on . If the keyboard...
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...that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem (cable or DSL) ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged ...and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that came with your telephone line, then check for additional troubleshooting information. www.gateway.com 95 See "Right" on page 12 or to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your notebook...
...that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem (cable or DSL) ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged ...and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that came with your telephone line, then check for additional troubleshooting information. www.gateway.com 95 See "Right" on page 12 or to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your notebook...
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... Support For more information, see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. Sound You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers ■...work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting To make sure that the printer is turned up . 104 www.gateway.com Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Most...
... Support For more information, see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. Sound You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers ■...work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting To make sure that the printer is turned up . 104 www.gateway.com Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Most...