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... 44 Identifying drive types 44 Using a DVD drive 45 Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive 46 Using the memory card reader 47 Memory card types 47 Inserting a memory card 47 Using a memory card 48 Removing a memory card 48 Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . 48 Connecting a USB device 49 Viewing the display on a projector...
... 44 Identifying drive types 44 Using a DVD drive 45 Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive 46 Using the memory card reader 47 Memory card types 47 Inserting a memory card 47 Using a memory card 48 Removing a memory card 48 Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . 48 Connecting a USB device 49 Viewing the display on a projector...
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Contents DVD drives 92 Ethernet 93 File management 94 Hard drive 94 Internet 95 Keyboard 96 Media Center 97 Memory 100 Memory card reader 101 Modem (cable or DSL 101 Modem (dial-up 101 Mouse 105 Networks (wired 106 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Power 111 Printer 111 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 129 iv
Contents DVD drives 92 Ethernet 93 File management 94 Hard drive 94 Internet 95 Keyboard 96 Media Center 97 Memory 100 Memory card reader 101 Modem (cable or DSL 101 Modem (dial-up 101 Mouse 105 Networks (wired 106 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Power 111 Printer 111 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 129 iv
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... a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. 6 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Front Left Monitor HDMI out Ethernet USB port jack jack port eSATA jack Memory card reader Component Monitor port HDMI out jack Ethernet jack Icon HDMI Description Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into a cable modem, DSL modem...
... a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. 6 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Front Left Monitor HDMI out Ethernet USB port jack jack port eSATA jack Memory card reader Component Monitor port HDMI out jack Ethernet jack Icon HDMI Description Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into a cable modem, DSL modem...
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Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this connector. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 8 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 47. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Power connector Memory card reader Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into the memory card reader.
Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this connector. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 8 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 47. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Power connector Memory card reader Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into the memory card reader.
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Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Component Icon Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Hard drive bay Description Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. Slide to release the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. 10
Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Component Icon Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Hard drive bay Description Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. Slide to release the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. 10
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive • Using the memory card reader • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 43
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive • Using the memory card reader • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 43
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...a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Important For more information about using your eSATA hard drive, see your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, ...MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway...
...a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Important For more information about using your eSATA hard drive, see your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, ...MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway...
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...can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. Help For more of the notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the appropriate port. Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Your notebook has one or...installing devices in the taskbar to your notebook. Installing a printer or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Removing a memory card Important Do not use a USB device for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. If you restart your ...
...can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. Help For more of the notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the appropriate port. Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Your notebook has one or...installing devices in the taskbar to your notebook. Installing a printer or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Removing a memory card Important Do not use a USB device for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. If you restart your ...
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..., dry place 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. Over the long term, use , to the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook: 58 Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power...
..., dry place 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. Over the long term, use , to the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook: 58 Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power...
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...Sleep mode, it . When in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. www.gateway.com • Hibernate - (also called save your work before using the ...information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. while your notebook reduces or turns off similar to most devices except memory. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings...
...Sleep mode, it . When in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. www.gateway.com • Hibernate - (also called save your work before using the ...information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. while your notebook reduces or turns off similar to most devices except memory. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings...
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... dust from the vents with a damp cloth. Tip You may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of air with the exception of the memory bay. www.gateway.com • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can of air that has a narrow...
... dust from the vents with a damp cloth. Tip You may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of air with the exception of the memory bay. www.gateway.com • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can of air that has a narrow...
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... on the cloth (never directly on . CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is more frequently because it has no "memory." Charging lithium batteries correctly is one total discharge. Running the battery down in some cases will have to recharge the battery more likely to high...
... on the cloth (never directly on . CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is more frequently because it has no "memory." Charging lithium batteries correctly is one total discharge. Running the battery down in some cases will have to recharge the battery more likely to high...
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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 cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on , while the battery is installed, and while the modem ...dropped, or if the case was damaged. CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on . 88 Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician.
...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 cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on , while the battery is installed, and while the modem ...dropped, or if the case was damaged. CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on . 88 Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician.
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Press the power button. • The notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is turned up. You may be sending its display to adjust the volume control in the tray. For ...
Press the power button. • The notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is turned up. You may be sending its display to adjust the volume control in the tray. For ...
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... the notebook. A DVD movie will not play is facing up, then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. www.gateway.com • If you want to hear sound while playing a DVD. For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, make sure that nothing... is plugged into the headphone jack on page 77. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers.
... the notebook. A DVD movie will not play is facing up, then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. www.gateway.com • If you want to hear sound while playing a DVD. For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, make sure that nothing... is plugged into the headphone jack on page 77. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers.
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...Control Panel. You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on -screen instructions. 100 Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on other computers •...recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD). The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on your home DVD player • Yes, you can be replayed on another computer with Media Center or on...
...Control Panel. You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on -screen instructions. 100 Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on other computers •...recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD). The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on your home DVD player • Yes, you can be replayed on another computer with Media Center or on...
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..." on page 9. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. www.gateway.com You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial...
..." on page 9. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. www.gateway.com You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial...
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... that the volume control on your volume control, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 38. • Make sure that you may want to add additional memory to work online. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that Mute controls are turned off. Press FN+F1 to adjust the volume... sure that the Windows volume control is online. You are not getting sound from the built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 4 If the printer status is turned up . See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional...
... that the volume control on your volume control, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 38. • Make sure that you may want to add additional memory to work online. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that Mute controls are turned off. Press FN+F1 to adjust the volume... sure that the Windows volume control is online. You are not getting sound from the built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 4 If the printer status is turned up . See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional...
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... 58 maximizing performance 58 monitoring charge 56 recharging 18, 56 release latch 10 replacing 57 storing 77 troubleshooting 111 bays battery 57 hard drive 11 memory 10 Bluetooth system key 30 turning off 30, 41 turning on 30, 41 brightness adjusting 37 broadband modem connecting 20 C cable lock 9 cable modem 6, 20...
... 58 maximizing performance 58 monitoring charge 56 recharging 18, 56 release latch 10 replacing 57 storing 77 troubleshooting 111 bays battery 57 hard drive 11 memory 10 Bluetooth system key 30 turning off 30, 41 turning on 30, 41 brightness adjusting 37 broadband modem connecting 20 C cable lock 9 cable modem 6, 20...
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... 101 CD cleaning 77 controlling playback 31, 35 eject button 45 inserting 45 manual eject hole 45 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 47 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 56 cleaning audio CD 77 case 75 CD 77 DVD 77 keyboard 75 LCD panel 76 notebook exterior ...
... 101 CD cleaning 77 controlling playback 31, 35 eject button 45 inserting 45 manual eject hole 45 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 47 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 56 cleaning audio CD 77 case 75 CD 77 DVD 77 keyboard 75 LCD panel 76 notebook exterior ...