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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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...on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 54. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™,... and xD-Picture Card™cards. 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 ...
...on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 54. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™,... and xD-Picture Card™cards. 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 ...
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... when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 101. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 105. 11 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit...For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. Memory modules are located in this bay. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock...
... when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 101. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 105. 11 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit...For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. Memory modules are located in this bay. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock...
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... save your fingerprint to save your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 33 www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader...
... save your fingerprint to save your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 33 www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader...
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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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... 3 Push the tray in until it is available with the media. 54 If you do not want to your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™...2 Carefully lift on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to turn on the edges of the disc until it snaps off of an adapter that uses...
... 3 Push the tray in until it is available with the media. 54 If you do not want to your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™...2 Carefully lift on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to turn on the edges of the disc until it snaps off of an adapter that uses...
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...icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 55 To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and...then double-click the file name. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. www.gateway.com Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook.
...icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 55 To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and...then double-click the file name. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. www.gateway.com Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook.
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... printer to buy an additional battery so you think they print much faster than you can attach almost any type of memory. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 105 for accessories or supplies. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they...
... printer to buy an additional battery so you think they print much faster than you can attach almost any type of memory. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 105 for accessories or supplies. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they...
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... are better 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. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for maximum power...
... are better 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. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for maximum power...
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...find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of telephones. You must turn on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. If you... state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Sleep mode. while your notebook experiences a power outage while in large areas such as the display...
...find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of telephones. You must turn on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. If you... state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Sleep mode. while your notebook experiences a power outage while in large areas such as the display...
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...Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you want ...then is automatically turned off the power to most devices except memory. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. In ...Press the power button. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your work before using Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Using power saving modes Always save your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. If your notebook ...and you change the...
...Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you want ...then is automatically turned off the power to most devices except memory. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. In ...Press the power button. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your work before using Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Using power saving modes Always save your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. If your notebook ...and you change the...
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... notebook cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning... before cleaning any water into the vents. Be careful not to clean dust from the inside of your notebook with a damp cloth. www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep the vents free of dust. Do not attempt to...
... notebook cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning... before cleaning any water into the vents. Be careful not to clean dust from the inside of your notebook with a damp cloth. www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep the vents free of dust. Do not attempt to...
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... keyboard dry before trying to be calibrated by your warranty. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is more frequently because it has no "memory." As the battery begins to die, you will cut off your lithium-ion battery cool. Charge often, but do not try to high heat or...
... keyboard dry before trying to be calibrated by your warranty. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is more frequently because it has no "memory." As the battery begins to die, you will cut off your lithium-ion battery cool. Charge often, but do not try to high heat or...
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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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... all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline...
... all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline...
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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). Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 102
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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..., and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 104 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 one direction.
... 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..., and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 104 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 one direction.