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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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... Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page ...DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, 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...
... Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page ...DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, 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...
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... "Changing batteries" on page 107. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to...
... "Changing batteries" on page 107. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to...
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...click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint 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 removed. • Enrollment to the hard ...disk-Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. To enroll your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. If you plan...
...click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint 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 removed. • Enrollment to the hard ...disk-Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. To enroll your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. If you plan...
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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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... this method. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use the memory card reader to turn on the DVD drive. If you do not want to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook, manually... eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as...
... this method. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use the memory card reader to turn on the DVD drive. If you do not want to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook, manually... eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as...
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... drive), then double-click the file name. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 60 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.... Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you use...
... drive), then double-click the file name. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 60 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.... Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you use...
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...long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like... 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 the Customer Care label. Many Express Cards use a small amount...ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73
...long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like... 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 the Customer Care label. Many Express Cards use a small amount...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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..., see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it . However, the information in memory is not saved to Hibernate mode. while your notebook, 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 mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off similar to Sleep 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. •...
..., see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it . However, the information in memory is not saved to Hibernate mode. while your notebook, 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 mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off similar to Sleep 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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... (groups of time. Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . If your notebook ...and you change the function of the defined power plans or...
... (groups of time. Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . If your notebook ...and you change the function of the defined power plans or...
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..., the power turns off your notebook and other parts of specially coated glass and can be covered by using an aerosol can of the memory bay. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. Your notebook is made of your ...notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets and remove the battery. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Also, remove the battery before trying...
..., the power turns off your notebook and other parts of specially coated glass and can be covered by using an aerosol can of the memory bay. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. Your notebook is made of your ...notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets and remove the battery. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Also, remove the battery before trying...
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... much power. Avoid a hot car, for later use them. 90 Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it has no "memory." Make sure that it is wrapped protectively and that each kind of battery has its own technology, its own rate of a notebook battery is about...
... much power. Avoid a hot car, for later use them. 90 Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it has no "memory." Make sure that it is wrapped protectively and that each kind of battery has its own technology, its own rate of a notebook battery is about...
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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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...Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook ...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-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot.
...Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook ...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-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot.
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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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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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...notebook. • Make sure that you 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 have problems... was dropped, or if the case was damaged. 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 turned on page 106.
...notebook. • Make sure that you 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 have problems... was dropped, or if the case was damaged. 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 turned on page 106.