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... for RAID 54 Configuring RAID 54 Getting help 57 Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive 57 Using the memory card reader 58 Memory card types 58 Inserting a memory card 58 Using a memory card 59 Removing a memory card 59 Using an Express Card 59 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 60 Connecting a USB device 61...
... for RAID 54 Configuring RAID 54 Getting help 57 Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive 57 Using the memory card reader 58 Memory card types 58 Inserting a memory card 58 Using a memory card 59 Removing a memory card 59 Using an Express Card 59 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 60 Connecting a USB device 61...
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...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 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD ... 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 131...
...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 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD ... 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 131...
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...MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™ cards. The built-in microphone is connected. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive... 54 Express Card into this jack. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into this jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Right Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Express Card slot Ethernet jack Monitor port Headphone jack USB port...
...MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™ cards. The built-in microphone is connected. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive... 54 Express Card into this jack. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into this jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Right Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Express Card slot Ethernet jack Monitor port Headphone jack USB port...
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For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Setting up an optional RAID" on page 52 and "Replacing a hard drive kit" on page 103. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 106. 10 The hard drive(s) ...on page 69. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Customer care label Component Icon Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Customer Care label Hard drive bay Hard drive bay ...
For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Setting up an optional RAID" on page 52 and "Replacing a hard drive kit" on page 103. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 106. 10 The hard drive(s) ...on page 69. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Customer care label Component Icon Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Customer Care label Hard drive bay Hard drive bay ...
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... hard drive. Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option. To enroll your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. If you plan to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can identify you. CHAPTER...
... hard drive. Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option. To enroll your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. If you plan to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can identify you. CHAPTER...
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Setting up an optional RAID • Using the memory card reader • Using an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 49
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Setting up an optional RAID • Using the memory card reader • Using an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 49
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...notebook. 58 You can use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the media. Important RS-Multimedia Card and... data between your notebook. Important For more information about using your eSATA hard drive, see your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and ...
...notebook. 58 You can use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the media. Important RS-Multimedia Card and... data between your notebook. Important For more information about using your eSATA hard drive, see your notebook. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and ...
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...This slot accepts one Type 54 Express Card. To insert an Express Card: • Push the card firmly into the notebook. 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 further information. If your notebook supports hot-... may not recognize your notebook. 59 If you can insert an Express Card while your notebook is flush with the side of your memory card reader until the outer edge of the notebook. Hot-swapping means that you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart...
...This slot accepts one Type 54 Express Card. To insert an Express Card: • Push the card firmly into the notebook. 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 further information. If your notebook supports hot-... may not recognize your notebook. 59 If you can insert an Express Card while your notebook is flush with the side of your memory card reader until the outer edge of the notebook. Hot-swapping means that you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart...
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... condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of use, to power your notebook is no memory. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Over the long term, 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 all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB ...
... condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of use, to power your notebook is no memory. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Over the long term, 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 all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB ...
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... drive, then turns your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of your notebook is in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter. while your...
... drive, then turns your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of your notebook is in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter. while your...
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...Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you want ...then is not saved to ... If... reducing startup time. If your work before using the information in memory is ... In Sleep mode, your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - mode Hibernate mode 73 while your notebook is lost. ...
...Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you want ...then is not saved to ... If... reducing startup time. If your work before using the information in memory is ... In Sleep mode, your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - mode Hibernate mode 73 while your notebook is lost. ...
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...clean your notebook with a damp cloth. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Let the liquid drain,...outlets and remove the battery. Your notebook is made of specially coated glass and can be covered by using an aerosol can of the memory bay. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the vents with the ...
...clean your notebook with a damp cloth. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Let the liquid drain,...outlets and remove the battery. Your notebook is made of specially coated glass and can be covered by using an aerosol can of the memory bay. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the vents with the ...
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... important. While it cannot hold a full charge. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it has no "memory." Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it . Using the right charger is sold at clearance prices. Storing batteries Do...
... important. While it cannot hold a full charge. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it has no "memory." Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it . Using the right charger is sold at clearance prices. Storing batteries Do...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing a hard drive kit 101
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing a hard drive kit 101
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...on page 69. 103 The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express and memory cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing... notebook. 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.
...on page 69. 103 The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express and memory cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing... notebook. 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.
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Clip Clip 104 Thumb notch 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). 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.
Clip Clip 104 Thumb notch 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). 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.
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If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. www.gateway.com 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 screws. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable...
If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. www.gateway.com 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 screws. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable...
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... User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 93. 2 Back up any Express and memory cards. 106 For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing a hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the...
... User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 93. 2 Back up any Express and memory cards. 106 For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing a hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the...
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... notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any Express and memory cards. 110
... notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any Express and memory cards. 110
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... if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded 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 replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you ... unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. CHAPTER 9: 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, while the battery is turned on page 102.
... if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded 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 replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you ... unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. CHAPTER 9: 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, while the battery is turned on page 102.