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www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing ... . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers ...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 ... . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers ...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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...an aerosol can damage the finish on the screen), and wipe the screen with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove...with the cloth. 77 Do not use it . A replacement keyboard may not be scratched or damaged by air circulated...cloth. Tip You may need to clean the LCD screen. Always turn off your notebook and turn the notebook ...remove the battery. Use a soft cloth and water to replace it again. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any ... before cleaning any components. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by abrasive or ammonia-based glass...
...an aerosol can damage the finish on the screen), and wipe the screen with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove...with the cloth. 77 Do not use it . A replacement keyboard may not be scratched or damaged by air circulated...cloth. Tip You may need to clean the LCD screen. Always turn off your notebook and turn the notebook ...remove the battery. Use a soft cloth and water to replace it again. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any ... before cleaning any components. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by abrasive or ammonia-based glass...
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... Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover. As part of the process ...you may be prompted to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. ...15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, ...
... Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover. As part of the process ...you may be prompted to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. ...15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, ...
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...firmly onto the spindle so the retainers hold the disc in place. • Make sure that are trying to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves....the system keys or Windows Mobility Center. For more information, see "Changing screen settings" in the tray. For instructions on changing the display settings, see "Identifying drive types" on page 42. 107 www.gateway.com The text on the display is dim or difficult to an external ...
...firmly onto the spindle so the retainers hold the disc in place. • Make sure that are trying to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves....the system keys or Windows Mobility Center. For more information, see "Changing screen settings" in the tray. For instructions on changing the display settings, see "Identifying drive types" on page 42. 107 www.gateway.com The text on the display is dim or difficult to an external ...
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... you may provide lower quality video. Media Center mode is the best choice. • Type of connection used , quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can connect the notebook video output to Media...include a S-Video port, but does include a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the notebook's VGA (monitor) port to replace it upside down to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. VGA only transmits video. The Media Center video display looks bad on your TV Many factors, such as the...
... you may provide lower quality video. Media Center mode is the best choice. • Type of connection used , quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can connect the notebook video output to Media...include a S-Video port, but does include a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the notebook's VGA (monitor) port to replace it upside down to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. VGA only transmits video. The Media Center video display looks bad on your TV Many factors, such as the...
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... bay slot. DVDs recorded with the Media Center can be played on -screen instructions. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your network jack, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 95. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool...
... bay slot. DVDs recorded with the Media Center can be played on -screen instructions. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your network jack, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 95. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool...
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...USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 projector adding 50 color quality 52 port 9 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting 128 using 26, 53 Properties button 33 R radio approval authorities 71 radio frequency wireless connections 71 RAM See memory ...re-installing defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 80 software 80...
...USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 projector adding 50 color quality 52 port 9 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting 128 using 26, 53 Properties button 33 R radio approval authorities 71 radio frequency wireless connections 71 RAM See memory ...re-installing defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 80 software 80...