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... Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD drive 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card 44 Using a memory card 45 Removing a memory card 45 Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card 45 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 48...
... Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD drive 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card 44 Using a memory card 45 Removing a memory card 45 Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card 45 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 48...
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www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the ... its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the ... its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
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... Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet 111 Keyboard 112 Media Center 113 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124... PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 ...
... Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet 111 Keyboard 112 Media Center 113 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124... PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 ...
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..." on page 18. 8 Plug an Ethernet network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. The other end of... the cable can be plugged into this slot. Insert one Type II PC Card or Type 54 Express Card into the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Important...
..." on page 18. 8 Plug an Ethernet network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. The other end of... the cable can be plugged into this slot. Insert one Type II PC Card or Type 54 Express Card into the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Important...
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...more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. 10 Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Slide to release the battery. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Memory modules are located in ... the hard drive kit" on page 95. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 100. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model:...
...more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. 10 Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Slide to release the battery. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Memory modules are located in ... the hard drive kit" on page 95. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 100. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model:...
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Ordering accessories 41
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Ordering accessories 41
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...and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital...8482;, and RS-MultiMediaCard™. You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the media. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives...
...and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital...8482;, and RS-MultiMediaCard™. You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the media. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives...
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...gateway.com 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 an eject button next to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook is running. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory ...), then double-click the file name. If your notebook has an eject button, it uses Type 54 Express Cards. 45 The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. If your notebook does not have an eject button, it uses Type II PC Cards. You do...
...gateway.com 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 an eject button next to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook is running. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory ...), then double-click the file name. If your notebook has an eject button, it uses Type 54 Express Cards. 45 The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. If your notebook does not have an eject button, it uses Type II PC Cards. You do...
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... for accessories or supplies. Tip If you are running more information. 56 Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 100 for more slowly than you think they should, try replacing your existing hard drive with a... your internal storage space, try adding more information about using an additional battery. See "Changing the battery" on battery power for more memory. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 6 Click on a tab and make changes to the television settings as multimedia games or graphics programs...
... for accessories or supplies. Tip If you are running more information. 56 Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 100 for more slowly than you think they should, try replacing your existing hard drive with a... your internal storage space, try adding more information about using an additional battery. See "Changing the battery" on battery power for more memory. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 6 Click on a tab and make changes to the television settings as multimedia games or graphics programs...
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Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using your notebook: • ...there is comfortable. • Disconnect all scheduled tasks. • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. Many PC Cards or Express Cards use the battery at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. The display stays off...
Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using your notebook: • ...there is comfortable. • Disconnect all scheduled tasks. • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. Many PC Cards or Express Cards use the battery at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. The display stays off...
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... only when necessary. This drive uses a large amount of your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from the hard...information, see "Traveling with your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. while your notebook is in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an ...
... only when necessary. This drive uses a large amount of your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from the hard...information, see "Traveling with your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. while your notebook is in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an ...
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...low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 67. If your notebook experiences a power outage while in current memory, thus reducing startup time. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. For more information,...mode to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. If power is interrupted, the information is ... mode Hibernate mode 65 www.gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - If your notebook ...and you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. In Sleep mode, your work before using the ...
...low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 67. If your notebook experiences a power outage while in current memory, thus reducing startup time. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. For more information,...mode to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. If power is interrupted, the information is ... mode Hibernate mode 65 www.gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - If your notebook ...and you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. In Sleep mode, your work before using the ...
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...to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Tip You may want to replace it again. A replacement keyboard may need to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can damage the finish on the screen), and wipe the screen with a narrow, straw-...like extension to drip any components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Also, remove the battery before ...
...to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Tip You may want to replace it again. A replacement keyboard may need to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can damage the finish on the screen), and wipe the screen with a narrow, straw-...like extension to drip any components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Also, remove the battery before ...
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... as much power. Batteries with frequent recharges, are better for longer than three to use one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory." If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in the refrigerator. Make sure that it is wrapped protectively and that each kind of...
... as much power. Batteries with frequent recharges, are better for longer than three to use one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory." If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in the refrigerator. Make sure that it is wrapped protectively and that each kind of...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 93
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 93
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... page 61. 95 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 PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "...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 You need...
... page 61. 95 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 PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "...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 You need...
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Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 96 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Remove the keyboard screw.
Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 96 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Remove the keyboard screw.
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www.gateway.com 8 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite the thumb notch. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Thumb notch 97
www.gateway.com 8 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite the thumb notch. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Thumb notch 97
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Clip Clip 98 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 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 98 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 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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This module is marked with the tab in one direction. Tip The screw hole 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 a K. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your ... the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. 99 www.gateway.com 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted...
This module is marked with the tab in one direction. Tip The screw hole 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 a K. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your ... the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. 99 www.gateway.com 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted...