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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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... television" on page 22. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem..., keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. 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...
... television" on page 22. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem..., keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. 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...
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For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 11 Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. Battery lock Slide to release the battery...Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. 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, see "Changing ...
For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 11 Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. Battery lock Slide to release the battery...Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. 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, see "Changing ...
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... (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. If you plan to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. To enroll your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the following options, then...
... (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. If you plan to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. To enroll your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the following options, then...
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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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...gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. You can use of the notebook. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. Memory... card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini...
...gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. You can use of the notebook. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. Memory... card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini...
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...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 the label pointing towards the notebook. 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: ... 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...
...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 the label pointing towards the notebook. 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: ... 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...
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..." on the Customer Care label. Over the long term, use , to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you initially..., dry 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 frequent recharges are not being used. 73
..." on the Customer Care label. Over the long term, use , to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you initially..., dry 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 frequent recharges are not being used. 73
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... life of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - You must ...as the display and drives, turn on page 78. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices,...
... life of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - You must ...as the display and drives, turn on page 78. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices,...
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... power plans or create a custom power plan. Three power plans are accustomed to ... This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. Use this plan if you will be...
... power plans or create a custom power plan. Three power plans are accustomed to ... This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. Use this plan if you will be...
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... keyboard may not be scratched or damaged by air circulated through your notebook. Do not use it dries, you may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can be covered by using an aerosol can damage the finish on the screen), and... wipe the screen with a damp cloth. Use a soft cloth and water to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of air. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Your notebook is made of the...
... keyboard may not be scratched or damaged by air circulated through your notebook. Do not use it dries, you may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can be covered by using an aerosol can damage the finish on the screen), and... wipe the screen with a damp cloth. Use a soft cloth and water to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of air. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Your notebook is made of the...
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... the equipment does this. A stored battery should be caused by placing it . Do not use one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory."
... the equipment does this. A stored battery should be caused by placing it . Do not use one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory."
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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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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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on ... 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-...
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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on ... 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-...
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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 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
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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...
... 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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...if power cords or plugs 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 it is turned on. 116 While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first:...the battery before you start your notebook. 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 power cords or plugs 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 it is turned on. 116 While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first:...the battery before you start your notebook. 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...