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... 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 62 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66...
... 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 62 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66...
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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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...-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 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 Plug an Ethernet network...
...-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 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 Plug an Ethernet network...
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..."Changing batteries" on page 111. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. 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. ... batteries" on page 107. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 71. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 11
..."Changing batteries" on page 111. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. 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. ... batteries" on page 107. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 71. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 11
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... your fingerprints so your notebook can use of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to save your fingerprint to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. To enroll your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. The...
... your fingerprints so your notebook can use of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to save your fingerprint to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you. To enroll your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. 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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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. You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to turn on the DVD drive...CDs and DVDs using this method. Tip Your notebook must be turned on to transfer data between your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture...
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. You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to turn on the DVD drive...CDs and DVDs using this method. Tip Your notebook must be turned on to transfer data between your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture...
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... 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 memory card reader until you restart your notebook. If you use the... remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 60 CHAPTER 4: Using ...
... 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 memory card reader until you restart your notebook. If you use the... remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 60 CHAPTER 4: Using ...
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...for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Many Express Cards use the battery at ...your notebook to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on the Customer Care label. For more information, see...
...for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Many Express Cards use the battery at ...your notebook to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on the Customer Care label. For more information, see...
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... mode. • Hybrid Sleep - If the notebook does not experience 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 activated Hybrid Sleep mode. However, the information in ... "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. while your notebook completely off. The next time you turn on page 78. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such...
... mode. • Hybrid Sleep - If the notebook does not experience 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 activated Hybrid Sleep mode. However, the information in ... "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. while your notebook completely off. The next time you turn on page 78. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such...
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..., and power-saving timers by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive...
..., and power-saving timers by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive...
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www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When ... scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of specially coated glass and can damage the finish on the... then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. With your notebook and other parts of the memory bay. Always turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away ...
www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When ... scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of specially coated glass and can damage the finish on the... then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. With your notebook and other parts of the memory bay. Always turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away ...
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... than by heat than one charged up the battery, then store it in the refrigerator. If you buy old stock, even if it has no "memory." Charge often, but do not try to high heat or freezing temperatures. By now you always have a spare lithium-ion battery, use . Charging lithium batteries...
... than by heat than one charged up the battery, then store it in the refrigerator. If you buy old stock, even if it has no "memory." Charge often, but do not try to high heat or freezing temperatures. By now you always have a spare lithium-ion battery, use . Charging lithium batteries...
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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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... 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace 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, then remove the battery. Tools...
... 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace 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, then remove the battery. Tools...
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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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... the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 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...
... the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 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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... sure that the power cord is firmly connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on page 106. First steps If you have problems with your... you start your notebook is turned on. 116 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. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more...
... sure that the power cord is firmly connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is turned on page 106. First steps If you have problems with your... you start your notebook is turned on. 116 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. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more...