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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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...devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 54. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™...Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 58. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch ...
...devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 54. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™...Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 58. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch ...
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... page 105. 11 The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 3. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 101. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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 ...
... page 105. 11 The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 3. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 101. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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 ...
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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. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 33 Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features... screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to save your fingerprint to the biometric device-Select this option. 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. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 33 Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features... screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to save your fingerprint to the biometric device-Select this option. 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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... 3 Push the tray in until it is available with the media. 54 Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook, manually eject the disc ... hole. Tip Your notebook must be turned on the CD or DVD drive. You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a device that is closed. If you do not... want to turn on the edges of the disc until it snaps off of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc...
... 3 Push the tray in until it is available with the media. 54 Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook, manually eject the disc ... hole. Tip Your notebook must be turned on the CD or DVD drive. You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a device that is closed. If you do not... want to turn on the edges of the disc until it snaps off of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc...
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... (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 55 www.gateway.com 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. Removing...
... (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 55 www.gateway.com 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. Removing...
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...or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to buy an additional battery so you think they are printing large documents. 63 Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. Hard drives If you want to your programs are better than inkjet... printers. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 67 for more information about using an additional battery. Using an inkjet color printer, you need additional space for more...
...or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to buy an additional battery so you think they are printing large documents. 63 Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. Hard drives If you want to your programs are better than inkjet... printers. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 67 for more information about using an additional battery. Using an inkjet color printer, you need additional space for more...
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www.gateway.com Over the long term, use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. • Select the Power saver power ... Hibernate mode 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. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off auto-save features in a cool, dry place...
www.gateway.com Over the long term, use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. • Select the Power saver power ... Hibernate mode 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. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off auto-save features in a cool, dry place...
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... restarts using the information in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in current memory, thus reducing startup time. The next time you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage...mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off . The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to lengthen the life of telephones. ...
... restarts using the information in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in current memory, thus reducing startup time. The next time you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage...mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off . The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to lengthen the life of telephones. ...
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...mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... When in memory is automatically turned off. You can customize power settings 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's power... In Sleep mode, your work before using Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Using power saving modes Always save your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices ...
...mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... When in memory is automatically turned off. You can customize power settings 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's power... In Sleep mode, your work before using Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Using power saving modes Always save your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices ...
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... wall outlets and remove the battery. With your notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the exception of the memory bay. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of air. Be careful...flows through the vents on components. You may want to clean your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any water into the vents. www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep the vents free of dust.
... wall outlets and remove the battery. With your notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the exception of the memory bay. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of air. Be careful...flows through the vents on components. You may want to clean your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any water into the vents. www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep the vents free of dust.
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... much power. If the keyboard does not work after it again. Keep your warranty. Using the right charger is more frequently because it has no "memory." Charging lithium batteries correctly is about 1.5 to clean the LCD screen. This only adds strain. Batteries with the cloth. As the battery begins to avoid...
... much power. If the keyboard does not work after it again. Keep your warranty. Using the right charger is more frequently because it has no "memory." Charging lithium batteries correctly is about 1.5 to clean the LCD screen. This only adds strain. Batteries with the cloth. As the battery begins to avoid...
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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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Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 101 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page ... any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,...
Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 101 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page ... any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,...
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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). Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 102
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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 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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... 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...