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... and Accessories . . . . 55 Using the DVD drive 56 Identifying drive types 56 Using a DVD drive 57 Using the memory card reader 59 Memory card types 59 Inserting a memory card 60 Using a memory card 60 Removing a memory card 60 Adding and removing an Express Card 61 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 62 Connecting a USB device...
... and Accessories . . . . 55 Using the DVD drive 56 Identifying drive types 56 Using a DVD drive 57 Using the memory card reader 59 Memory card types 59 Inserting a memory card 60 Using a memory card 60 Removing a memory card 60 Adding and removing an Express Card 61 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 62 Connecting a USB device...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 iii
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 iii
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... 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137...
... 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137...
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... on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. 7 Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch... Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description...
... on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. 7 Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch... Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description...
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Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information...
Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information...
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.... The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 35 To enroll your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. If you plan to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you . www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been...
.... The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 35 To enroll your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. If you plan to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you . www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been...
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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 55
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 55
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...must be turned on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. 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...such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. If you do not want to turn on to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on the DVD drive. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital...
...must be turned on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. 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...such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. If you do not want to turn on to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on the DVD drive. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital...
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... Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the... memory card. If you restart your notebook. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. CHAPTER ...
... Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the... memory card. If you restart your notebook. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. CHAPTER ...
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...storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance ... AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to power your ...
...storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance ... AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to power your ...
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...opens the programs and documents that were open when you turn on page 78. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to the hard drive. You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes...to Hibernate mode. while your notebook reduces or turns off . In Sleep mode, your notebook is in memory is lost. 75 However, the information in Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as...
...opens the programs and documents that were open when you turn on page 78. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to the hard drive. You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes...to Hibernate mode. while your notebook reduces or turns off . In Sleep mode, your notebook is in memory is lost. 75 However, the information in Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as...
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... performance and battery life. • Power saver - Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 76 If your notebook saves all memory information to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. This is ... Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to the...
... performance and battery life. • Power saver - Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 76 If your notebook saves all memory information to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. This is ... Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to the...
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... cleaning any components. Do not attempt to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Tip You may need to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can be covered by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Cleaning the notebook screen... LCD screen is cooled by air circulated through your notebook and turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Do not use it again. ...
... cleaning any components. Do not attempt to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Tip You may need to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can be covered by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Cleaning the notebook screen... LCD screen is cooled by air circulated through your notebook and turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Do not use it again. ...
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... you probably know that it is important. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it has no "memory." By now you always have a spare lithium-ion battery, use . While it again. Avoid a hot car, for longer than by applying a deliberate full discharge once...
... you probably know that it is important. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it has no "memory." By now you always have a spare lithium-ion battery, use . While it again. Avoid a hot car, for longer than by applying a deliberate full discharge once...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 105
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 105
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... in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook... Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 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.
... in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook... Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 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 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 108
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. 108
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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 109
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 109
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... does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 Pull the memory module out 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...
... does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 Pull the memory module out 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...
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CHAPTER 9: 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 page 106. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • ...cable, network cable, and AC power adapter 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 you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you use a ...
CHAPTER 9: 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 page 106. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • ...cable, network cable, and AC power adapter 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 you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you use a ...