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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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...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 cable into these ports. 7 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro.... USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this...
...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 cable into these ports. 7 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro.... USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this...
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...unlock the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" 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...
...unlock the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" 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...
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... save your fingerprint to the hard drive. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. If you plan to memory in the fingerprint reader.
... save your fingerprint to the hard drive. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. If you plan to memory in the fingerprint reader.
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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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...and DVDs using this method. Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to your notebook, manually eject ...eject hole. You can use of the notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™... 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... Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your ...
...and DVDs using this method. Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to your notebook, manually eject ...eject hole. You can use of the notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™... 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... Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your ...
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...), 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. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your notebook. If you restart...
...), 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. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your notebook. If you restart...
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... Batteries If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to increase your internal storage space, try adding more memory. Laser printers are better than laser printers. See "Changing batteries" on page 67 for storing files or transferring files to another computer. 64... Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. If your programs are...
... Batteries If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to increase your internal storage space, try adding more memory. Laser printers are better than laser printers. See "Changing batteries" on page 67 for storing files or transferring files to another computer. 64... Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. If your programs are...
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...while inserted, even if they are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not...lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Over the long term, use a small amount of use, to AC power. ...
...while inserted, even if they are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not...lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Over the long term, use a small amount of use, to AC power. ...
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...the information in Sleep mode, it switches to the hard drive, then turns your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode...you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook is 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 . • ... devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 74. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it.
...the information in Sleep mode, it switches to the hard drive, then turns your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode...you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook is 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 . • ... devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 74. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it.
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...-defined for an extended period of power settings) let you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 72 If your notebook saves all memory information to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you: • Balanced - You can change power...
...-defined for an extended period of power settings) let you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 72 If your notebook saves all memory information to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you: • Balanced - You can change power...
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.... Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your notebook and other peripherals before trying to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of dust. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . A replacement... exception of your system. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the inside of the memory bay. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any water into the vents.
.... Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your notebook and other peripherals before trying to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of dust. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . A replacement... exception of your system. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the inside of the memory bay. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any water into the vents.
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... a hot car, for lithium-ion than three to use them for longer than one exclusively and keep the other cool by placing it has no "memory." Running the battery down in some cases will cut off the device prematurely. If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in the...
... a hot car, for lithium-ion than three to use them for longer than one exclusively and keep the other cool by placing it has no "memory." Running the battery down in some cases will cut off the device prematurely. If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in the...
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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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... the notebook and remove any slot. 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing...the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. 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 ...
... the notebook and remove any slot. 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing...the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. 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 ...
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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 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
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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 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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... 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..., and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 106 This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction.
... 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..., and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 106 This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction.