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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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...22. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. 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 Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug...
...22. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. 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 Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug...
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... 111. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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 Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Battery Provides power when the notebook...
... 111. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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 Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Battery Provides power when the notebook...
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www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can use of your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, ... QL, then click User Enrollment. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. To enroll your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you...
www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can use of your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, ... QL, then click User Enrollment. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. To enroll your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you...
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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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...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™, ... and xD-Picture Card™. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. If you... device that is available with the media. 59 www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on the DVD drive.
...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™, ... and xD-Picture Card™. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. If you... device that is available with the media. 59 www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on the DVD drive.
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... taskbar to remove the memory card. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. If you restart your 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: 1 Click (Start),...
... taskbar to remove the memory card. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. If you restart your 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: 1 Click (Start),...
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... lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the location shown on page 2. Extending battery life Maximizing battery ...performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. •...
... lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the location shown on page 2. Extending battery life Maximizing battery ...performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. •...
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... For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook experiences a power outage while 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. However, the information in Hybrid... mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off the power to Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. •...
... For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook experiences a power outage while 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. However, the information in Hybrid... mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off the power to Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. •...
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.... • Power saver - Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to extend battery life. If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings...
.... • Power saver - Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to extend battery life. If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings...
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... You may not be scratched or damaged by your notebook. Always turn off your notebook and turn off your notebook and other parts of the memory bay. A replacement keyboard may want to clean your notebook and other peripherals before trying to replace it again. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock..., unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the vents with the cloth. 89 www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down .
... You may not be scratched or damaged by your notebook. Always turn off your notebook and turn off your notebook and other parts of the memory bay. A replacement keyboard may want to clean your notebook and other peripherals before trying to replace it again. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock..., unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the vents with the cloth. 89 www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down .
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... store them for example. Do not expose the battery to go, if you buy old stock, even if it is important. While it has no "memory."
... store them for example. Do not expose the battery to go, if you buy old stock, even if it is important. While 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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....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 Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory ...Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. The modules are available in various capacities and...
....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 Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory ...Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. The modules are available in various capacities and...
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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..., 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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..., reinstall any screws, then replace the battery 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 the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and contact a qualified computer ...sure that it is turned on page 106. 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...
..., reinstall any screws, then replace the battery 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 the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and contact a qualified computer ...sure that it is turned on page 106. 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...