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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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...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 Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description ...modem or network" on page 22. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture ...
...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 Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description ...modem or network" on page 22. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture ...
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For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 111. 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. Hard drive bay The hard drive ...page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing...
For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 111. 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. Hard drive bay The hard drive ...page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing...
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... Select one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your fingerprints so your ...notebook can identify you must select this option. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the...
... Select one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your fingerprints so your ...notebook can identify you must select this option. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the...
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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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...;, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, 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 do not want to transfer data between your...a device that is available with the media. 59 Tip Your notebook must be turned on the DVD drive. You can use of the notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip...
...;, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, 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 do not want to transfer data between your...a device that is available with the media. 59 Tip Your notebook must be turned on the DVD drive. You can use of the notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip...
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...icon in the 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. 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), then click Computer...
...icon in the 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. 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), then click Computer...
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... To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 Many Express Cards use a small amount... 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. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. •...
... To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 Many Express Cards use a small amount... 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. 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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...the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches ...power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on your notebook experiences a power outage while in memory is lost. 75 If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to a low power state where devices, ...power outage while in Sleep mode, it switches to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it.
...the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches ...power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on your notebook experiences a power outage while in memory is lost. 75 If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to a low power state where devices, ...power outage while in Sleep mode, it switches to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it.
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... notebook. Your programs may run slower than 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 . You can select one of your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power...
... notebook. Your programs may run slower than 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 . You can select one of your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power...
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...notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of the memory bay. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. If you shut down . Cleaning the... notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by your warranty. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your ...
...notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of the memory bay. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. If you shut down . Cleaning the... notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by your warranty. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your ...
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..., its own rate of a notebook battery is one total discharge. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it has no "memory." Charge often, but do not try to high heat or freezing temperatures. If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in the equipment...
..., its own rate of a notebook battery is one total discharge. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it has no "memory." Charge often, but do not try to high heat or freezing temperatures. If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in the equipment...
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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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... remove the battery. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off 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. 3 ...
... remove the battery. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off 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. 3 ...
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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. 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
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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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... 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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... 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. Tip For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static ... 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 are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician.
... 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. Tip For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static ... 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 are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician.