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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 55 Memory card types 55 Inserting a memory card 56 Using a memory card 56 Removing a memory card 56 Adding and removing an Express Card 57 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 58 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 55 Memory card types 55 Inserting a memory card 56 Using a memory card 56 Removing a memory card 56 Adding and removing an Express Card 57 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 58 Connecting a USB device...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 iii
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 iii
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... 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable or DSL 127 Modem (dial-up 127 Mouse 130 Networks (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135...
... 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable or DSL 127 Modem (dial-up 127 Mouse 130 Networks (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135...
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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 Plug an Ethernet network ... a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards...
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 Plug an Ethernet network ... a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards...
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...label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 107. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67.... Slide to unlock the battery. Slide to release the battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. Memory modules are located in this ...
...label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 107. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67.... Slide to unlock the battery. Slide to release the battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. Memory modules are located in this ...
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...-Select this option. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to memory in the fingerprint reader. If you plan to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you must enroll your fingerprints so your fingerprint to save your fingerprints...
...-Select this option. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to memory in the fingerprint reader. If you plan to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you must enroll your fingerprints so your fingerprint to save your fingerprints...
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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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...-Picture Card™. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Tip Your notebook must be turned...of the notebook. You can use the memory card reader to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. If you do not want 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. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory...
...-Picture Card™. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Tip Your notebook must be turned...of the notebook. You can use the memory card reader to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. If you do not want 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. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory...
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... remove hardware 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. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 56 Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards...
... remove hardware 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. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 56 Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards...
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...on page 103 for more information. Laser printers and cartridges are more memory. Hard drives If you want to another computer. 64 Printers You can attach almost any type of memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they print much faster ...than laser printers. Inkjet printers and cartridges are slower than inkjet printers. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Using an inkjet ...
...on page 103 for more information. Laser printers and cartridges are more memory. Hard drives If you want to another computer. 64 Printers You can attach almost any type of memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they print much faster ...than laser printers. Inkjet printers and cartridges are slower than inkjet printers. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Using an inkjet ...
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www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to power your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum...initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the location shown on...
www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to power your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum...initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the location shown on...
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...you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - while your work before using the information 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 activated Hybrid Sleep mode. You must turn on ...power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook is in memory is lost. 71 www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook is in Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices...
...you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - while your work before using the information 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 activated Hybrid Sleep mode. You must turn on ...power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook is in memory is lost. 71 www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook is in Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices...
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... can select one of power settings) let 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 . This is ...
... can select one of power settings) let 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 . This is ...
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... the vents. With your notebook turned off your system. Tip You may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can be covered by abrasive or ammonia-based ... by your notebook. Be careful not to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of the memory bay. Use a soft cloth and water to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Use a...glass and can of air with the exception of air. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down ...
... the vents. With your notebook turned off your system. Tip You may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can be covered by abrasive or ammonia-based ... by your notebook. Be careful not to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of the memory bay. Use a soft cloth and water to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Use a...glass and can of air with the exception of air. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down ...
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... them for years, they may not work when you store a battery for lithium-ion than one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory." CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it. Avoid a hot car, for later use one exclusively and...
... them for years, they may not work when you store a battery for lithium-ion than one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory." CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it. Avoid a hot car, for later use one exclusively and...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 101
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 101
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any module ...up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 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 67. 103 Tools You need a ...
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any module ...up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 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 67. 103 Tools You need a ...
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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. 104
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. 104
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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 105
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 105
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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...