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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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... reader Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into this jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug ...page 44. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 45. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 18. 8 Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Important Port or jack location may vary by notebook model. Plug ...
... reader Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into this jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug ...page 44. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 45. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 18. 8 Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Important Port or jack location may vary by notebook model. Plug ...
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For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 95. Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 2. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. For more information, see "Changing...
For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 95. Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 2. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. For more information, see "Changing...
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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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... Secure Digital™, and RS-MultiMediaCard™. 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 Accessories Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to your notebook and a device that is available... label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook. 44 You can use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use...
... Secure Digital™, and RS-MultiMediaCard™. 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 Accessories Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to your notebook and a device that is available... label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook. 44 You can use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use...
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...an eject button next to the slot. If your notebook uses PC Cards or Express Cards, look for further information. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. Important To know if your notebook does not have an eject button, it uses Type II... Express Card Your notebook has a PC Card or Express Card slot. Hot-swapping means that you restart your notebook is running. www.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 example, the E: drive), then double-click ...
...an eject button next to the slot. If your notebook uses PC Cards or Express Cards, look for further information. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. Important To know if your notebook does not have an eject button, it uses Type II... Express Card Your notebook has a PC Card or Express Card slot. Hot-swapping means that you restart your notebook is running. www.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 example, the E: drive), then double-click ...
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..." on page 95 for more information. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 100 for more memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Hard drives If you can swap batteries when necessary. Accessories may need additional space for accessories or supplies.... your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Tip If you are running more information about using an additional battery. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your internal storage space, try adding more information. 56 CHAPTER...
..." on page 95 for more information. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 100 for more memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Hard drives If you can swap batteries when necessary. Accessories may need additional space for accessories or supplies.... your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Tip If you are running more information about using an additional battery. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your internal storage space, try adding more information. 56 CHAPTER...
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... battery power To conserve power while using your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. Many PC Cards or Express Cards use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. •...notebook is not in use a small amount of use the battery at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. The display stays off until you do not need them.
... battery power To conserve power while using your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. Many PC Cards or Express Cards use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. •...notebook is not in use a small amount of use the battery at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. The display stays off until you do not need them.
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... 69. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook... such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. The next time you turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your AC...
... 69. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook... such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. The next time you turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your AC...
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...power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. The notebook also writes all memory information to use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 67. If your... (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... However, the information in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. www.gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook reduces or turns off similar to Hibernate mode. You must turn off the power to the hard...
...power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. The notebook also writes all memory information to use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 67. If your... (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... However, the information in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. www.gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook reduces or turns off similar to Hibernate mode. You must turn off the power to the hard...
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Your notebook is made of specially coated glass and can of air with the exception of the memory bay. Tip You may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can be covered by using an aerosol can damage the finish on components. Let the... unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets and remove the battery. If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off...
Your notebook is made of specially coated glass and can of air with the exception of the memory bay. Tip You may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can be covered by using an aerosol can damage the finish on components. Let the... unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets and remove the battery. If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off...
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... do not try to high heat or freezing temperatures. Do not freeze the battery. By now you will be calibrated by placing it has no "memory." Let the battery fully discharge, then recharge to 40% if you decide to four weeks, the battery could fully discharge because the battery circuitry itself...
... do not try to high heat or freezing temperatures. Do not freeze the battery. By now you will be calibrated by placing it has no "memory." Let the battery fully discharge, then recharge to 40% if you decide to four weeks, the battery could fully discharge because the battery circuitry itself...
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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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... discharge" on page 61. 95 Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. 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. Your notebook uses... 94. 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. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your...
... discharge" on page 61. 95 Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. 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. Your notebook uses... 94. 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. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your...
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Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 96 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Remove the keyboard screw.
Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 96 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). 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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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. Clip Clip 98
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... peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. 99 Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 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 in one direction. This module is marked with the tab in the memory bay. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover...
... peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. 99 Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 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 in one direction. This module is marked with the tab in the memory bay. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover...