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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving... . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers... 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... . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers... 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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...a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, 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 your notebook, the power turns off your ...the finish on the case, so keep the vents free of your notebook. If you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp cloth. Be careful not to replace it again. With your notebook turned off your notebook and other parts of dust. Also, remove the battery before...
...a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, 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 your notebook, the power turns off your ...the finish on the case, so keep the vents free of your notebook. If you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp cloth. Be careful not to replace it again. With your notebook turned off your notebook and other parts of dust. Also, remove the battery before...
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... from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 15 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 16 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 17... Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over...
... from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 15 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 16 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 17... Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over...
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...48. • Make sure the notebook is not in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal...This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in the tray. For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Changing screen settings" in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press the power button. • The notebook may not be sending its display to an ...
...48. • Make sure the notebook is not in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal...This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in the tray. For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Changing screen settings" in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press the power button. • The notebook may not be sending its display to an ...
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... Web Site at www.gateway.com. If the keyboard does not work after it . Help For more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Media Center This section only covers problems relating to replace it dries, you spilled liquid in the Search Help box, then press...off your TV Many factors, such as the display type, quality of the video source, type of connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can affect the video quality significantly: •...
... Web Site at www.gateway.com. If the keyboard does not work after it . Help For more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Media Center This section only covers problems relating to replace it dries, you spilled liquid in the Search Help box, then press...off your TV Many factors, such as the display type, quality of the video source, type of connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can affect the video quality significantly: •...
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...Yes, you can. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is inserted correctly in .... The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on-screen instructions. Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD...
...Yes, you can. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is inserted correctly in .... The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on-screen instructions. Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD...
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...port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 26 opening 41 recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 projector adding 63 color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory ...re-installing defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 91, 92 software 91, 92 Windows 91, 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92...
...port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 26 opening 41 recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 projector adding 63 color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory ...re-installing defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 91, 92 software 91, 92 Windows 91, 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92...
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...to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. As part of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery.... See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All other countries. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws ...
...to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. As part of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery.... See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All other countries. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws ...
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 ... . 81 Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and ...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 ... . 81 Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and ...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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... down in some cases will have to use ), with frequent recharges, are better for example. A replacement keyboard may need to avoid damage. 84 Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with fuel gauges (notebooks) should be caused by your lithium-ion battery cool. Recharging a partially...
... down in some cases will have to use ), with frequent recharges, are better for example. A replacement keyboard may need to avoid damage. 84 Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with fuel gauges (notebooks) should be caused by your lithium-ion battery cool. Recharging a partially...
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... to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. 109 www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the..., then turn your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart...
... to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. 109 www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the..., then turn your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart...
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... metal beams or shelves. The display has pixels that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your notebook away from sources of pixels affected. When you feel these to a ...minimum. If you place a disc on the display is dim or difficult to identify whether a repair or replacement is not in active-matrix LCD screens. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc • The disc may be seated correctly in the tray. For more ...
... metal beams or shelves. The display has pixels that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your notebook away from sources of pixels affected. When you feel these to a ...minimum. If you place a disc on the display is dim or difficult to identify whether a repair or replacement is not in active-matrix LCD screens. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc • The disc may be seated correctly in the tray. For more ...
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... quality video. HDMI also transmits audio to your TV includes an HDMI port, connect the HDMI cable from the notebook's VGA (monitor) port to replace it . www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is the best choice. • Type of connection used , quality of... video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can connect the ...
... quality video. HDMI also transmits audio to your TV includes an HDMI port, connect the HDMI cable from the notebook's VGA (monitor) port to replace it . www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is the best choice. • Type of connection used , quality of... video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can connect the ...
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... and not the optional modem jack. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your network jack, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 101. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is failing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click... page 7. • See the documentation that came with your notebook. For the location of your notebook. For more information about installing memory, see "Left" on -screen instructions.
... and not the optional modem jack. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your network jack, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 101. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is failing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click... page 7. • See the documentation that came with your notebook. For the location of your notebook. For more information about installing memory, see "Left" on -screen instructions.
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...7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 38 recovery discs 88, 91 re-installing 86, 87 projector adding 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting 136 using 29, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 77 radio frequency wireless connections 77 RAM See memory rebooting ...code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with Windows System Restore 93 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 155
...7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 38 recovery discs 88, 91 re-installing 86, 87 projector adding 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting 136 using 29, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 77 radio frequency wireless connections 77 RAM See memory rebooting ...code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with Windows System Restore 93 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 155