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... and Accessories . . . . . 51 Using the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52 Using a DVD drive 53 Using the memory card reader 54 Memory card types 54 Inserting a memory card 55 Using a memory card 55 Removing a memory card 55 Adding and removing an Express Card 56 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 57 Connecting a USB device...
... and Accessories . . . . . 51 Using the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52 Using a DVD drive 53 Using the memory card reader 54 Memory card types 54 Inserting a memory card 55 Using a memory card 55 Removing a memory card 55 Adding and removing an Express Card 56 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 57 Connecting a USB device...
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power ... its factory condition . . . . . 95 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 99 Preventing static electricity discharge 100 Adding or replacing memory modules 101 Replacing the hard drive kit 105 iii
www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power ... its factory condition . . . . . 95 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 99 Preventing static electricity discharge 100 Adding or replacing memory modules 101 Replacing the hard drive kit 105 iii
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...drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 124 Modem (cable or DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords... 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: ...
...drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 124 Modem (cable or DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords... 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: ...
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...8482;cards. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack Plug ...an Ethernet network cable into the memory card reader. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. Plug the other...
...8482;cards. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack Plug ...an Ethernet network cable into the memory card reader. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. Plug the other...
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...Changing batteries" on page 101. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description...Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 67. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. Slide to release the battery. For more ...
...Changing batteries" on page 101. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description...Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 67. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. Slide to release the battery. For more ...
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www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you plan to memory in the fingerprint reader. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of your notebook even if the ...
www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you plan to memory in the fingerprint reader. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of your notebook even if the ...
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television • Ordering accessories 51
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television • Ordering accessories 51
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... the tray in until it is available with the media. 54 Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs... using this method. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture ...
... the tray in until it is available with the media. 54 Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs... using this method. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture ...
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... the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook...
... the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook...
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...on page 105 for extended periods, you can save battery power by plugging your programs are slower than laser printers. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. If your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an... airplane in-flight power receptacle. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Batteries If you can attach almost any type of memory. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as ...
...on page 105 for extended periods, you can save battery power by plugging your programs are slower than laser printers. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. If your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an... airplane in-flight power receptacle. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Batteries If you can attach almost any type of memory. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as ...
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... 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. Several partial discharges with Your Notebook" on page 66. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for...or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. • Select the Power saver ...
... 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. Several partial discharges with Your Notebook" on page 66. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for...or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. • Select the Power saver ...
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...life of telephones. The next time you turn off . If your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices..., such as the display and drives, turn on taking your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - For ...
...life of telephones. The next time you turn off . If your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices..., such as the display and drives, turn on taking your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - For ...
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... You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your work before using Sleep mode. When in memory is automatically turned off. to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Changing notebook power settings You can change power saving options such ...as when the display or hard drive is not saved to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com Using power saving modes Always save your notebook. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create...
... You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your work before using Sleep mode. When in memory is automatically turned off. to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Changing notebook power settings You can change power saving options such ...as when the display or hard drive is not saved to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com Using power saving modes Always save your notebook. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create...
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...off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. Your notebook is cooled by using an aerosol can of the memory bay. www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from the wall outlets and remove the battery. You may want to... damage the finish on the case, so keep your notebook performing at its best. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of your notebook. Tip You may want to clean your notebook and other peripherals...
...off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. Your notebook is cooled by using an aerosol can of the memory bay. www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from the wall outlets and remove the battery. You may want to... damage the finish on the case, so keep your notebook performing at its best. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of your notebook. Tip You may want to clean your notebook and other peripherals...
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... be covered by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to replace it has no "memory." Charging lithium batteries correctly is more frequently because it again.
... be covered by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to replace it has no "memory." Charging lithium batteries correctly is more frequently because it again.
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 99
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 99
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... need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 101 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
... need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 101 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
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Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 102 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 102 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
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Clip Clip 103 www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.
Clip Clip 103 www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.
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... of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable..., make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot.
... of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable..., make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot.