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... or DVD 43 Playing a CD 44 Playing a DVD 44 Creating CDs and DVDs 44 Using the memory card reader 45 Memory card types 45 Inserting a memory card 46 Adding and removing a PC Card 47 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 49 ... power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static electricity discharge 66 Adding or replacing memory 67 Replacing the hard drive kit 70 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook... computer from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii www.gateway.com
... or DVD 43 Playing a CD 44 Playing a DVD 44 Creating CDs and DVDs 44 Using the memory card reader 45 Memory card types 45 Inserting a memory card 46 Adding and removing a PC Card 47 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 49 ... power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static electricity discharge 66 Adding or replacing memory 67 Replacing the hard drive kit 70 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook... computer from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii www.gateway.com
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8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 83 Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 91 Memory 92 Memory card reader 92 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 97 PC Cards 98 Power 98 Printer 99 Sound 100 Status indicators 101 Video 101 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 105 Index 117 www.gateway.com iii
8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 83 Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 91 Memory 92 Memory card reader 92 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 97 PC Cards 98 Power 98 Printer 99 Sound 100 Status indicators 101 Video 101 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 105 Index 117 www.gateway.com iii
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...page 45. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional memory card reader. www.gateway.com 11 Helps cool internal components. The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug an IEEE...notebook. If these slots. Left side Epq Átip Memory Ventilation card fan reader IEEE 1394 port PC Card eject button USB ports PC Card Memory slot card reader Component Icon Memory card reader (optional) Ventilation fan IEEE 1394 port (optional) ...
...page 45. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional memory card reader. www.gateway.com 11 Helps cool internal components. The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug an IEEE...notebook. If these slots. Left side Epq Átip Memory Ventilation card fan reader IEEE 1394 port PC Card eject button USB ports PC Card Memory slot card reader Component Icon Memory card reader (optional) Ventilation fan IEEE 1394 port (optional) ...
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...memory" on page 67. www.gateway.com 15 Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 17. Memory bay Install a memory... page 70. System label Includes the product model number. Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive...
...memory" on page 67. www.gateway.com 15 Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 17. Memory bay Install a memory... page 70. System label Includes the product model number. Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive...
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