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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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... network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 22. 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...
... network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 22. 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 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 lock Slide... to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or...
..."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 lock Slide... to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or...
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To enroll your fingerprint to the hard drive. If you plan to memory in the fingerprint reader. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this ... the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can identify you must select this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 35 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...
To enroll your fingerprint to the hard drive. If you plan to memory in the fingerprint reader. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this ... the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can identify you must select this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 35 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...
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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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...player, or cellular telephone. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to 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. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures ...
...player, or cellular telephone. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to 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. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures ...
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... towards the notebook. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. 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...
... towards the notebook. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. 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...
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...you do not need them. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your new battery a few times ...strain on page 2. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using...
...you do not need them. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your new battery a few times ...strain on page 2. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using...
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... on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to the hard drive. However, the information in memory is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also... called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The next time you turn off . In Sleep mode, your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard ...
... on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to the hard drive. However, the information in memory is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also... called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The next time you turn off . In Sleep mode, your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard ...
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... power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. If your notebook saves all memory information to ... to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . You can select one of time.
... power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. If your notebook saves all memory information to ... to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . You can select one of time.
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...peripherals before trying to clean your notebook and other parts of specially coated glass and can be covered by using an aerosol can of the memory bay. Do not attempt to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. A replacement keyboard may not be scratched or damaged by ...air circulated through your system. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Your notebook is made of your ...
...peripherals before trying to clean your notebook and other parts of specially coated glass and can be covered by using an aerosol can of the memory bay. Do not attempt to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. A replacement keyboard may not be scratched or damaged by ...air circulated through your system. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Your notebook is made of your ...
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Batteries with frequent recharges, are better for lithium-ion than one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory." By now you plan to store it again. As the battery begins to die, you will have a fresh one total discharge. Short battery life is ...
Batteries with frequent recharges, are better for lithium-ion than one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory." By now you plan to store it again. As the battery begins to die, you will have a fresh one total discharge. Short battery life is ...
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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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...available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. 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.... Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing ...
...available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. 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.... Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing ...
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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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... 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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...click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. While troubleshooting your ...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 you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before ...
...click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. While troubleshooting your ...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 you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before ...