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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 101
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 101
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Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 104 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 104 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
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... the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be... inserted in the memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over...
... the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be... inserted in the memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over...
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www.gateway.com T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 138 telephone acoustic handset coupler 78 line protector 78... files 119 general guidelines 114 hard drive 120 Internet connection 121, 129 keyboard 122 LCD panel 116 Media Center 123 memory 126 memory card reader 127 modem 127 mouse 130 network 131, 133 passwords 135 power 135 printer 136 projector 138 safety guidelines ... on Bluetooth 29 notebook 21 wireless Ethernet wireless network 28 8, 28, 47 TV out (HDMI) jack 7, 59 U upgrading 101 USB connecting device 58 port 58 USB port 7, 9 user password 80 V ventilation 8 159
www.gateway.com T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 138 telephone acoustic handset coupler 78 line protector 78... files 119 general guidelines 114 hard drive 120 Internet connection 121, 129 keyboard 122 LCD panel 116 Media Center 123 memory 126 memory card reader 127 modem 127 mouse 130 network 131, 133 passwords 135 power 135 printer 136 projector 138 safety guidelines ... on Bluetooth 29 notebook 21 wireless Ethernet wireless network 28 8, 28, 47 TV out (HDMI) jack 7, 59 U upgrading 101 USB connecting device 58 port 58 USB port 7, 9 user password 80 V ventilation 8 159
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...to its factory condition 97 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting ...Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 125 Modem (cable or DSL 125 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless ...
...to its factory condition 97 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting ...Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 125 Modem (cable or DSL 125 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless ...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing a hard drive kit 101
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Thumb notch 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the cover opposite the thumb notch. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Clip Clip 104 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed).
Thumb notch 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the cover opposite the thumb notch. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Clip Clip 104 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed).
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If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Gateway Recovery Center. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using recovery discs" on page 93. 2 ...an original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more information, see "Backing up any Express and memory cards. 106 For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace a hard drive kit. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing a hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista...
If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Gateway Recovery Center. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using recovery discs" on page 93. 2 ...an original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more information, see "Backing up any Express and memory cards. 106 For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace a hard drive kit. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing a hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista...
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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace ... from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 110
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace ... from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 110