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... IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 33 Bluetooth radio 33 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 35 Using the memory card reader 36 Memory card types 36 Inserting a memory card 36 Using a memory card 36 Removing a memory card 36 Adding and removing a PC Card 37 Using an optional port replicator 38 Installing a printer or other peripheral...
... IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 33 Bluetooth radio 33 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 35 Using the memory card reader 36 Memory card types 36 Inserting a memory card 36 Using a memory card 36 Removing a memory card 36 Adding and removing a PC Card 37 Using an optional port replicator 38 Installing a printer or other peripheral...
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www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58 Radio frequency wireless connections 59 Files ... its factory condition . . . . . 78 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 79 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 81 Preventing static electricity discharge 82 Adding or replacing memory modules 83 Replacing the hard drive kit 86 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 90 Troubleshooting 91 Audio 91 Battery 91 CD drives...
www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58 Radio frequency wireless connections 59 Files ... its factory condition . . . . . 78 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 79 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 81 Preventing static electricity discharge 82 Adding or replacing memory modules 83 Replacing the hard drive kit 86 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 90 Troubleshooting 91 Audio 91 Battery 91 CD drives...
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Contents Diskette drive (external 91 Display 92 DVD drives (external 93 Ethernet 95 File management 95 Hard drive 96 Internet 97 Keyboard 98 Media Center 99 Memory 101 Memory card reader 102 Modem (cable or DSL 102 Modem (dial-up 102 Mouse 106 Networks (wired 107 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 PC Cards 111 Pointing device 111 Power 111 Printer 112 Sound 113 Status indicators 114 Touchpad or pointing device 114 Video 114 Telephone support 115 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 115 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 127 iv
Contents Diskette drive (external 91 Display 92 DVD drives (external 93 Ethernet 95 File management 95 Hard drive 96 Internet 97 Keyboard 98 Media Center 99 Memory 101 Memory card reader 102 Modem (cable or DSL 102 Modem (dial-up 102 Mouse 106 Networks (wired 107 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 PC Cards 111 Pointing device 111 Power 111 Printer 112 Sound 113 Status indicators 114 Touchpad or pointing device 114 Video 114 Telephone support 115 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 115 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 127 iv
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...to this port. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are blocked, your Gateway notebook. If these slots. Do not use only with the notebook resting on page 41. This docking connection is passed through this... blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your lap. Left www.gateway.com Power connector Monitor port Docking port Memory card reader Ventilation fan PC Card slot Component Icon Description Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this ...
...to this port. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are blocked, your Gateway notebook. If these slots. Do not use only with the notebook resting on page 41. This docking connection is passed through this... blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your lap. Left www.gateway.com Power connector Monitor port Docking port Memory card reader Ventilation fan PC Card slot Component Icon Description Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this ...
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For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 37. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 8 Component PC Card slot Memory card reader CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Icon Description Insert one Type II PC Card into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 36.
For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 37. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 8 Component PC Card slot Memory card reader CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Icon Description Insert one Type II PC Card into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 36.
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...Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 83. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 49. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Memory bay Battery latch Battery Speaker Speaker Ventilation fan Hard drive Customer care bay label Component Icon Hard drive bay Speakers... Memory bay Battery latch Battery Description The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers ...
...Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 83. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 49. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Memory bay Battery latch Battery Speaker Speaker Ventilation fan Hard drive Customer care bay label Component Icon Hard drive bay Speakers... Memory bay Battery latch Battery Description The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers ...
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Using an optional port replicator • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Ordering accessories 35
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Using an optional port replicator • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Ordering accessories 35
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..., the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot with the media. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini...
..., the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot with the media. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini...
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... -flight power receptacle. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Adjust properties such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary...to turn on page 49 for more information. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 83 for more memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Hard drives If you need additional space for more information. 44 See "Adding or replacing...
... -flight power receptacle. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Adjust properties such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary...to turn on page 49 for more information. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 83 for more memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Hard drives If you need additional space for more information. 44 See "Adding or replacing...
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...power while inserted, even if they are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. www.gateway.com Getting the most from your battery Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being ... for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. Tip For more information about using your notebook. Over the long term, use a small amount of use . 51
...power while inserted, even if they are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. www.gateway.com Getting the most from your battery Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being ... for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. Tip For more information about using your notebook. Over the long term, use a small amount of use . 51
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..., turn on page 55. If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to most devices except memory. If your notebook completely off the power to the hard drive. www.gateway.com • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep ...mode, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were ...
..., turn on page 55. If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to most devices except memory. If your notebook completely off the power to the hard drive. www.gateway.com • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep ...mode, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were ...
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...peripherals before cleaning any water into the vents. Always turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the exception of the memory bay. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets and remove the... battery. With your notebook turned off your notebook and other parts of your system. www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep the vents free of dust. You may want to...
...peripherals before cleaning any water into the vents. Always turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the exception of the memory bay. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets and remove the... battery. With your notebook turned off your notebook and other parts of your system. www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep the vents free of dust. You may want to...
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... liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with frequent recharges, are better for example. If the keyboard does not work after it has no memory. As the battery begins to remove dust and lint trapped under normal conditions. Keep your notebook and turn off the device prematurely. Batteries with a narrow...
... liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with frequent recharges, are better for example. If the keyboard does not work after it has no memory. As the battery begins to remove dust and lint trapped under normal conditions. Keep your notebook and turn off the device prematurely. Batteries with a narrow...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 81
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 81
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... and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 6 Turn your Gateway notebook. 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 49.... 83 The modules are connected to the notebook. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery.
... and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 6 Turn your Gateway notebook. 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 49.... 83 The modules are connected to the notebook. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery.
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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 Loosen the captive memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed), then remove the cover. Clip Clip 9 Pull the memory module out of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Screw 8 Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the slot. 84
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 Loosen the captive memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed), then remove the cover. Clip Clip 9 Pull the memory module out of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Screw 8 Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the slot. 84
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... network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 85 www.gateway.com 10 Hold the replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your... Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one direction. This module is keyed so...
... network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 85 www.gateway.com 10 Hold the replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your... Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one direction. This module is keyed so...
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... problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on. • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning ...keyword troubleshooting in and the battery removed, then try turning the notebook on with your notebook, try 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 connected ...
... problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on. • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning ...keyword troubleshooting in and the battery removed, then try turning the notebook on with your notebook, try 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 connected ...
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...8226; Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Right" on page 9. • If you are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. A DVD movie will not play • Make sure that you want to ...adjust the volume control in and turned on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Make sure that nothing is facing up , then try again. • Make sure that...
...8226; Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Right" on page 9. • If you are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. A DVD movie will not play • Make sure that you want to ...adjust the volume control in and turned on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Make sure that nothing is facing up , then try again. • Make sure that...
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...with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 83. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to know whether you can play recorded videos on other computers • Yes, you can. For more... information review the FAQ topic at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com You want to change display settings to DVD can be played on...
...with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 83. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to know whether you can play recorded videos on other computers • Yes, you can. For more... information review the FAQ topic at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com You want to change display settings to DVD can be played on...