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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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...a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. 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...
...a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. 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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... into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 11 Customer Care label Includes the Customer... Care contact information. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description...
... into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 11 Customer Care label Includes the Customer... Care contact information. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description...
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... notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 35 The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader, you must.... Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. To enroll your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click ...
... notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 35 The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader, you must.... Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. To enroll your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click ...
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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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...to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook and a device that is available with the media. 59 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™. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to remove CDs and DVDs...
...to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook and a device that is available with the media. 59 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™. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to remove CDs and DVDs...
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... in the taskbar to remove the memory card. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 60 To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click (Start), then...the file name. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your notebook. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. Using a memory card To access a file on...
... in the taskbar to remove the memory card. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 60 To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click (Start), then...the file name. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your notebook. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. Using a memory card To access a file on...
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... your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook ... 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 the location shown on page 2. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on the battery. Many Express...
... your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook ... 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 the location shown on page 2. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on the battery. Many Express...
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...advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to Hibernate mode. However, the information in memory is in current memory, thus reducing startup time. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook experiences a power outage while in Sleep mode,... your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If power is interrupted, the information is 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 Hybrid Sleep mode. The notebook also writes...
...advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to Hibernate mode. However, the information in memory is in current memory, thus reducing startup time. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook experiences a power outage while in Sleep mode,... your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If power is interrupted, the information is 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 Hybrid Sleep mode. The notebook also writes...
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... Center by changing power settings on your notebook. If your notebook ...and you are pre-defined for an extended period of your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . to under the other two power plans. 76 Your programs may run slower than...
... Center by changing power settings on your notebook. If your notebook ...and you are pre-defined for an extended period of your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . to under the other two power plans. 76 Your programs may run slower than...
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...it . Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Your notebook is made of the memory bay. With your notebook turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. Tip You may need to remove dust...a soft cloth and water to drip any water into the vents. Do not use it again. Be careful not to clean the LCD screen. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . To avoid possible injury from electrical ...
...it . Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Your notebook is made of the memory bay. With your notebook turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. Tip You may need to remove dust...a soft cloth and water to drip any water into the vents. Do not use it again. Be careful not to clean the LCD screen. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . To avoid possible injury from electrical ...
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... longer than one exclusively and keep the other cool by placing it cannot hold a full charge. By now you decide to store it has no "memory." If you have 2 or 3 extra batteries, so that you buy old stock, even if it is one charged up the battery, then store it . Do...
... longer than one exclusively and keep the other cool by placing it cannot hold a full charge. By now you decide to store it has no "memory." If you have 2 or 3 extra batteries, so that you buy old stock, even if it is one charged up the battery, then store it . Do...
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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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... 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). 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...
... 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). 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...
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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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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 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.
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...If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on. 116 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, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network ...
...If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on. 116 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, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network ...