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... and Accessories . . . . . 51 Using the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52 Using a DVD drive 53 Using the memory card reader 54 Memory card types 54 Inserting a memory card 55 Using a memory card 55 Removing a memory card 55 Adding and removing an Express Card 56 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 57 Connecting a USB device...
... and Accessories . . . . . 51 Using the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52 Using a DVD drive 53 Using the memory card reader 54 Memory card types 54 Inserting a memory card 55 Using a memory card 55 Removing a memory card 55 Adding and removing an Express Card 56 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 57 Connecting a USB device...
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power ... its factory condition . . . . . 95 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 99 Preventing static electricity discharge 100 Adding or replacing memory modules 101 Replacing the hard drive kit 105 iii
www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power ... its factory condition . . . . . 95 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 99 Preventing static electricity discharge 100 Adding or replacing memory modules 101 Replacing the hard drive kit 105 iii
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...drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 124 Modem (cable or DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords... 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: ...
...drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 124 Modem (cable or DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords... 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: ...
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... such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™...cards. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 54. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack ...
... such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™...cards. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 54. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack ...
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... drive kit" on page 67. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description ... bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 101. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 67. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 3. Slide to release the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power.
... drive kit" on page 67. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description ... bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 101. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 67. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 3. Slide to release the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power.
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... 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. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you.
... 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. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify 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 • Ordering accessories 51
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 • Ordering accessories 51
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... a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the edges of the disc until it is available with the media. 54 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™. After...on the CD or DVD drive. You can use of the spindle. 3 Push the tray in until it snaps off of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use...
... a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the edges of the disc until it is available with the media. 54 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™. After...on the CD or DVD drive. You can use of the spindle. 3 Push the tray in until it snaps off of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use...
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... (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. If you restart your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook.
... (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. If you restart your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook.
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... or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to buy an additional battery so you can attach almost any type of memory. The most common types are running more information. Laser printers are printing large documents. 63 Automobile/airplane power adapters With an...faster than you need additional space for accessories or supplies. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Accessories may want to increase your internal storage space, try adding more information about using an additional battery. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www...
... or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to buy an additional battery so you can attach almost any type of memory. The most common types are running more information. Laser printers are printing large documents. 63 Automobile/airplane power adapters With an...faster than you need additional space for accessories or supplies. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Accessories may want to increase your internal storage space, try adding more information about using an additional battery. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www...
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...comfortable. • Disconnect all scheduled tasks. • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. Tip For more information about using your notebook. The display stays off the display while you do not use battery power by running optical drives... Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but...
...comfortable. • Disconnect all scheduled tasks. • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. Tip For more information about using your notebook. The display stays off the display while you do not use battery power by running optical drives... Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but...
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... and drives, turn off . You must turn 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 turn off. • Hibernate - (also called ...save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode. Save the battery for times when you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible...
... and drives, turn off . You must turn 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 turn off. • Hibernate - (also called ...save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode. Save the battery for times when you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible...
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...drive is ... Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you want ...then is automatically turned off. When in memory is lost. You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook reduces or turns off the ...power to most devices except memory. If your work before using Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Using power saving modes Always save your notebook ...and you change the function of your notebook's power button...
...drive is ... Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you want ...then is automatically turned off. When in memory is lost. You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook reduces or turns off the ...power to most devices except memory. If your work before using Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Using power saving modes Always save your notebook ...and you change the function of your notebook's power button...
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... the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through your notebook. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of dust. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. Tip You may...and remove the battery. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of the memory bay. Do not attempt to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. 83 www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from the vents with a ...
... the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through your notebook. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of dust. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. Tip You may...and remove the battery. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of the memory bay. Do not attempt to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. 83 www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from the vents with a ...
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... or damaged by your warranty. Use a soft cloth and water to high heat or freezing temperatures. As the battery begins to replace it has no "memory." This only adds strain. Using the right charger is about 1.5 to use ), with frequent recharges, are better for example. By now you spill liquid on...
... or damaged by your warranty. Use a soft cloth and water to high heat or freezing temperatures. As the battery begins to replace it has no "memory." This only adds strain. Using the right charger is about 1.5 to use ), with frequent recharges, are better for example. By now you spill liquid on...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 99
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 99
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... page 67. 101 Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are 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...
... page 67. 101 Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are 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...
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Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 102 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. 102 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 103
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 103
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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.