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... Drives and Accessories . . . 43 Using the DVD drive 44 Identifying drive types 44 Using a DVD drive 45 Using the memory card reader 47 Memory card types 47 Inserting a memory card 47 Using a memory card 48 Removing a memory card 48 Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . 48 Connecting a USB device 49 Viewing the display on a projector...
... Drives and Accessories . . . 43 Using the DVD drive 44 Identifying drive types 44 Using a DVD drive 45 Using the memory card reader 47 Memory card types 47 Inserting a memory card 47 Using a memory card 48 Removing a memory card 48 Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . 48 Connecting a USB device 49 Viewing the display on a projector...
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Contents Ethernet 93 File management 94 Hard drive 94 Internet 95 Keyboard 96 Media Center 97 Memory 100 Memory card reader 101 Modem (cable or DSL 101 Modem (dial-up 101 Mouse 105 Networks (wired 106 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Power 111 Printer 111 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 129 iv
Contents Ethernet 93 File management 94 Hard drive 94 Internet 95 Keyboard 96 Media Center 97 Memory 100 Memory card reader 101 Modem (cable or DSL 101 Modem (dial-up 101 Mouse 105 Networks (wired 106 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Power 111 Printer 111 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 129 iv
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... obstructed. If these slots. Left Ethernet jack USB Headphone port jack Kensington Power lock slot connector Monitor HDMI out Microphone USB port jack jack port Memory card reader 6 Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook...
... obstructed. If these slots. Left Ethernet jack USB Headphone port jack Kensington Power lock slot connector Monitor HDMI out Microphone USB port jack jack port Memory card reader 6 Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook...
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... keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 7 Plug an Ethernet network cable ...these ports. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Kensington™ lock slot Power connector Ethernet jack Monitor port HDMI out jack USB port Microphone jack Icon HDMI ...
... keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 7 Plug an Ethernet network cable ...these ports. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Kensington™ lock slot Power connector Ethernet jack Monitor port HDMI out jack USB port Microphone jack Icon HDMI ...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Ventilation slots and cooling fan Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Memory/ Hard drive bay Description Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. Memory modules are located in this bay. 10 Slide to unlock the battery.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Ventilation slots and cooling fan Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Memory/ Hard drive bay Description Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. Memory modules are located in this bay. 10 Slide to unlock the battery.
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 43
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 43
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... manual eject hole. www.gateway.com Tip Your notebook must be turned on to your notebook. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard...
... manual eject hole. www.gateway.com Tip Your notebook must be turned on to your notebook. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard...
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...play and hot swapping, which means that your notebook. Help For more of the notebook. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for the first time, your notebook will usually ...the keyword installing devices in the taskbar to install any time. Important Before you plug it into the notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the following ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) and HDMI (digital audio/video). When you restart your...
...play and hot swapping, which means that your notebook. Help For more of the notebook. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for the first time, your notebook will usually ...the keyword installing devices in the taskbar to install any time. Important Before you plug it into the notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the following ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) and HDMI (digital audio/video). When you restart your...
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..., dry place for 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. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your...
..., dry place for 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. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your...
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...gateway.com • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook reads the memory... Hybrid Sleep - In Sleep mode, your work before using the information in Hibernate mode, your notebook, it . If your notebook is in memory is not saved to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. while your notebook ......
...gateway.com • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook reads the memory... Hybrid Sleep - In Sleep mode, your work before using the information in Hibernate mode, your notebook, it . If your notebook is in memory is not saved to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. while your notebook ......
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... the inside of your notebook with a damp cloth. Always turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the exception of the memory bay. Your notebook is cooled by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • A DVD ... clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through your notebook and turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. www.gateway.com • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can damage the finish on the case, so keep the vents free of dust....
... the inside of your notebook with a damp cloth. Always turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the exception of the memory bay. Your notebook is cooled by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • A DVD ... clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through your notebook and turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. www.gateway.com • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can damage the finish on the case, so keep the vents free of dust....
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... (regular use), with frequent recharges, are better for example. Using the right charger is important. Short battery life is more frequently because it has no "memory." Use a soft cloth and water to high heat or freezing temperatures. Charging lithium batteries correctly is one total discharge. Batteries with the cloth. Maintaining the...
... (regular use), with frequent recharges, are better for example. Using the right charger is important. Short battery life is more frequently because it has no "memory." Use a soft cloth and water to high heat or freezing temperatures. Charging lithium batteries correctly is one total discharge. Batteries with the cloth. Maintaining the...
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..., reinstall any screws, then replace the battery 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 start your notebook. First steps If you have problems with your notebook,..., then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on . 88 Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician.
..., reinstall any screws, then replace the battery 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 start your notebook. First steps If you have problems with your notebook,..., then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on . 88 Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician.
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... + F4 several times to other computing devices. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is recommended for DVI output. Press the power button. • The notebook may be sending its display to...
... + F4 several times to other computing devices. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is recommended for DVI output. Press the power button. • The notebook may be sending its display to...
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www.gateway.com • If you are using the built-in speakers, make sure that they are plugged in and turned on. • Clean the disc. If ... movie will not play • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on page 77. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook to a stereo system to a television using powered speakers, make sure that nothing is facing up, then try again...
www.gateway.com • If you are using the built-in speakers, make sure that they are plugged in and turned on. • Clean the disc. If ... movie will not play • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on page 77. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook to a stereo system to a television using powered speakers, make sure that nothing is facing up, then try again...
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... home DVD player • Yes, you can. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on a computer without Media Center must also have Windows Vista or Windows XP with the Media Center itself.... Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that the memory module is inserted correctly in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Media Center saves recorded videos in...
... home DVD player • Yes, you can. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on a computer without Media Center must also have Windows Vista or Windows XP with the Media Center itself.... Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that the memory module is inserted correctly in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Media Center saves recorded videos in...
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... • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your modem for additional troubleshooting information. For the... location of your modem jack, see "Back" on page 6. • See the documentation that your notebook. www.gateway.com You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a ...
... • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your modem for additional troubleshooting information. For the... location of your modem jack, see "Back" on page 6. • See the documentation that your notebook. www.gateway.com You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a ...
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www.gateway.com 4 If the printer status is Offline, right-click the name of paper"...sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. • Make sure that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. For instructions on page 37. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up... . See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning • Make sure the status indicators are turned off. Most printers...
www.gateway.com 4 If the printer status is Offline, right-click the name of paper"...sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. • Make sure that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. For instructions on page 37. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up... . See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning • Make sure the status indicators are turned off. Most printers...
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... 58 maximizing performance 58 monitoring charge 56 recharging 18, 56 release latch 10 replacing 57 storing 77 troubleshooting 111 bays battery 57 hard drive 11 memory 10 Bluetooth system key 30 turning off 30, 41 turning on 30, 41 brightness adjusting 37 broadband modem connecting 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 7, 20...
... 58 maximizing performance 58 monitoring charge 56 recharging 18, 56 release latch 10 replacing 57 storing 77 troubleshooting 111 bays battery 57 hard drive 11 memory 10 Bluetooth system key 30 turning off 30, 41 turning on 30, 41 brightness adjusting 37 broadband modem connecting 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 7, 20...
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... cleaning 77 controlling playback 31, 35 eject button 45, 46 inserting 45, 46 manual eject hole 45, 46 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 47 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 56 cleaning audio CD 77 case 75 CD 77 DVD 77 keyboard 75 LCD panel 76 notebook exterior...
... cleaning 77 controlling playback 31, 35 eject button 45, 46 inserting 45, 46 manual eject hole 45, 46 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 47 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 56 cleaning audio CD 77 case 75 CD 77 DVD 77 keyboard 75 LCD panel 76 notebook exterior...