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... or DVD 43 Playing a CD 44 Playing a DVD 44 Creating CDs and DVDs 45 Using the memory card reader 45 Memory card types 46 Inserting a memory card 46 Adding and removing a PC Card 47 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 49 ... power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static electricity discharge 66 Adding or replacing memory 68 Replacing the hard drive kit 70 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook... computer from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii www.gateway.com
... or DVD 43 Playing a CD 44 Playing a DVD 44 Creating CDs and DVDs 45 Using the memory card reader 45 Memory card types 46 Inserting a memory card 46 Adding and removing a PC Card 47 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 49 ... power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static electricity discharge 66 Adding or replacing memory 68 Replacing the hard drive kit 70 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook... computer from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii www.gateway.com
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... Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 91 Memory 92 Memory card reader 92 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 97 PC Cards 98 Power 98 Printer 99 Sound 100 Status... indicators 101 Video 101 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 9 Networking Your Notebook 105 Introduction to networking 106 Using a...
... Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 91 Memory 92 Memory card reader 92 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 97 PC Cards 98 Power 98 Printer 99 Sound 100 Status... indicators 101 Video 101 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 9 Networking Your Notebook 105 Introduction to networking 106 Using a...
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...memory card reader" on page 45. www.gateway.com 11 Left side Memory Ventilation card fan reader IEEE 1394 port PC Card eject button USB ports PC Card Memory slot card reader Component Icon Memory card reader (optional) Ventilation fan IEEE 1394 port (optional) USB ports Description Insert a memory..., your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Caution: Do not block or...
...memory card reader" on page 45. www.gateway.com 11 Left side Memory Ventilation card fan reader IEEE 1394 port PC Card eject button USB ports PC Card Memory slot card reader Component Icon Memory card reader (optional) Ventilation fan IEEE 1394 port (optional) USB ports Description Insert a memory..., your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Caution: Do not block or...
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...latch Slide to unlock the battery. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. System label Includes the product model number. www.gateway.com 15 Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 59. For more ... page 17. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 70. Bottom Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 59.
...latch Slide to unlock the battery. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. System label Includes the product model number. www.gateway.com 15 Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 59. For more ... page 17. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 70. Bottom Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 59.
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For more information about your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Finding your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 4. 18 www.gateway.com
For more information about your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Finding your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 4. 18 www.gateway.com
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... notebook on battery power for more information about using an additional battery. Laser printers and cartridges are more memory. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you may want to another computer. See "Changing batteries... lot of printer to your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in color or black and white. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can attach almost any type of...
... notebook on battery power for more information about using an additional battery. Laser printers and cartridges are more memory. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you may want to another computer. See "Changing batteries... lot of printer to your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in color or black and white. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can attach almost any type of...
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... Left slot eject button Right slot www.gateway.com 45 You can also use the memory card reader to your notebook. Using the memory card reader You can use the CD and DVD burning program on your hard drive. Creating CDs and DVDs You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a music CD... Your Computer which has been included on your computer to copy tracks from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular phone. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click...
... Left slot eject button Right slot www.gateway.com 45 You can also use the memory card reader to your notebook. Using the memory card reader You can use the CD and DVD burning program on your hard drive. Creating CDs and DVDs You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a music CD... Your Computer which has been included on your computer to copy tracks from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular phone. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click...
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... CompactFlash® left IBM Microdrive™ left Memory Stick® right MultiMediaCard™ right Secure Digital™ right Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. 46 www.gateway.com Double-click the drive letter (for example..., the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from the memory card slot. 2 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the ...
... CompactFlash® left IBM Microdrive™ left Memory Stick® right MultiMediaCard™ right Secure Digital™ right Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. 46 www.gateway.com Double-click the drive letter (for example..., the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from the memory card slot. 2 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the ...
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... once, then eject the card by pressing the eject button again. -OR- www.gateway.com 47 You do not need to remove the memory card. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 3 Insert the protector into the notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 If you are removing a MemoryStick, MemoryStick Pro, SecureDigital, or MultiMediaCard, push...
... once, then eject the card by pressing the eject button again. -OR- www.gateway.com 47 You do not need to remove the memory card. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 3 Insert the protector into the notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 If you are removing a MemoryStick, MemoryStick Pro, SecureDigital, or MultiMediaCard, push...
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...power modes You can use an airplane/automobile power adapter or power inverter. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off the power to the hard drive. For more information, see ...turn off. ■ Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: ■ Standby - In Standby mode, your notebook is lost. 62 www.gateway.com while your notebook reduces or turns off . ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Save the battery for times when you will have...
...power modes You can use an airplane/automobile power adapter or power inverter. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off the power to the hard drive. For more information, see ...turn off. ■ Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: ■ Standby - In Standby mode, your notebook is lost. 62 www.gateway.com while your notebook reduces or turns off . ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Save the battery for times when you will have...
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www.gateway.com 63 Press and hold activated) SHIFT, then click Hibernate. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. When in Hibernate mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. If your notebook saves all memory information to ... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3.
www.gateway.com 63 Press and hold activated) SHIFT, then click Hibernate. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. When in Hibernate mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. If your notebook saves all memory information to ... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3.
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... modem and network cables before opening the case. Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you install memory or replace the hard drive. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in ... workbench or other grounded connection. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your notebook. The components inside your workbench or other...
... modem and network cables before opening the case. Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you install memory or replace the hard drive. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in ... workbench or other grounded connection. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your notebook. The components inside your workbench or other...
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... 5 Remove the memory bay cover screw, then remove the memory bay cover. For more information, see "Bottom" on page 15. 6 If you are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in the slot. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading ...your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For the location of the memory bay, see ...
... 5 Remove the memory bay cover screw, then remove the memory bay cover. For more information, see "Bottom" on page 15. 6 If you are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in the slot. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading ...your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For the location of the memory bay, see ...
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... is keyed so it clicks in place. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and replace the cover screw. 11 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 12 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 9 Gently push the module down until it can only... be inserted in the memory bay. 7 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 8 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and...
... is keyed so it clicks in place. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and replace the cover screw. 11 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 12 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 9 Gently push the module down until it can only... be inserted in the memory bay. 7 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 8 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and...
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..., follow these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive while your notebook is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 82 www.gateway.com For more information about preventing damage from... not try to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you replace the cover or hard drive kit, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive kit, make sure that you start your notebook.
..., follow these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive while your notebook is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 82 www.gateway.com For more information about preventing damage from... not try to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you replace the cover or hard drive kit, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive kit, make sure that you start your notebook.
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.... ■ Try a different disc. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc ■ The disc may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For instructions on changing the display settings, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on...9632; Some music CDs have copy protection software. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move your notebook. 86 www.gateway.com You may not be able to play these to identify whether a repair or replacement is normal and inherent ...
.... ■ Try a different disc. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc ■ The disc may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For instructions on changing the display settings, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on...9632; Some music CDs have copy protection software. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move your notebook. 86 www.gateway.com You may not be able to play these to identify whether a repair or replacement is normal and inherent ...
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... regional code must match. A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your hard drive. To be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Clean the DVD. For more information, see "Back" on your notebook. ■ Reinstall the... audio device drivers. www.gateway.com 87 For the location of the headphone jack, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 34. ■ Make sure that the volume control on...
... regional code must match. A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your hard drive. To be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Clean the DVD. For more information, see "Back" on your notebook. ■ Reinstall the... audio device drivers. www.gateway.com 87 For the location of the headphone jack, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 34. ■ Make sure that the volume control on...
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...it dries, you may need to drain it. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your notebook. 92 www.gateway.com You see a "Keyboard stuck" or "Key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting...combinations" on page 68. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to loosen a key that the memory module is failing. Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32 for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your notebook. Help and Support ...
...it dries, you may need to drain it. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your notebook. 92 www.gateway.com You see a "Keyboard stuck" or "Key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting...combinations" on page 68. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to loosen a key that the memory module is failing. Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32 for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your notebook. Help and Support ...
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...the headphone jack. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your notebook is turned up . 100 www.gateway.com If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click...in speakers ■ Make sure that you may want to press after adding paper. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. For the location of the headphone jack, see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add...
...the headphone jack. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your notebook is turned up . 100 www.gateway.com If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click...in speakers ■ Make sure that you may want to press after adding paper. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. For the location of the headphone jack, see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add...