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... 78 Extending battery life 79 Conserving battery power 79 Using alternate power sources 80 Changing power modes 81 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 83 Preventing static electricity discharge 84 Adding or replacing memory 85 Adding or replacing memory 85 Replacing the ...convertible notebook screen 107 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 107 Protecting your convertible notebook from viruses 108 Updating Windows 111 Restoring your system 112 Microsoft System Restore 112 Reinstalling programs and drivers 113 Restoring your convertible notebook to the original configuration . . 113 www.gateway...
... 78 Extending battery life 79 Conserving battery power 79 Using alternate power sources 80 Changing power modes 81 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 83 Preventing static electricity discharge 84 Adding or replacing memory 85 Adding or replacing memory 85 Replacing the ...convertible notebook screen 107 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 107 Protecting your convertible notebook from viruses 108 Updating Windows 111 Restoring your system 112 Microsoft System Restore 112 Reinstalling programs and drivers 113 Restoring your convertible notebook to the original configuration . . 113 www.gateway...
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Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
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...the latest software updates for your convertible notebook, type your account and general information about warranties and special offers. Contact Us Tap or click Contact Us to access links to view and purchase upgrades for all the products that Gateway supports. Tap or click Call Us...Tap or click Product Support to locate your convertible notebook. Tap or click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for both sales and support. Upgrade Center Tap or click Upgrade Center to customer care with a live technician,...
...the latest software updates for your convertible notebook, type your account and general information about warranties and special offers. Contact Us Tap or click Contact Us to access links to view and purchase upgrades for all the products that Gateway supports. Tap or click Call Us...Tap or click Product Support to locate your convertible notebook. Tap or click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for both sales and support. Upgrade Center Tap or click Upgrade Center to customer care with a live technician,...
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Chapter 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 83
Chapter 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 83
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...exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your convertible notebook are ready to use them. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. 84 www.gateway.com Avoid touching the edge connectors. Before installing memory or ...replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge ...
...exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your convertible notebook are ready to use them. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. 84 www.gateway.com Avoid touching the edge connectors. Before installing memory or ...replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge ...
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... guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 84. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. www.gateway.com 85 Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for upgrading your memory. Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your convertible notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory...
... guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 84. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. www.gateway.com 85 Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for upgrading your memory. Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your convertible notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory...
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Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 6 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the ...convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 8 Remove the main battery and optional multibay battery (see "Changing batteries" on page 76). 9 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (they cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 86 www.gateway...
Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 6 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the ...convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 8 Remove the main battery and optional multibay battery (see "Changing batteries" on page 76). 9 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (they cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 86 www.gateway...
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...Gateway convertible notebook. 13 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one direction. This module 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 the tab in the memory bay. Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible... Notebook 12 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in place. 14 Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screws. 15 Insert the batteries, then turn your convertible notebook over. 16 ...
...Gateway convertible notebook. 13 Gently push the module down until it clicks in one direction. This module 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 the tab in the memory bay. Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible... Notebook 12 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in place. 14 Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screws. 15 Insert the batteries, then turn your convertible notebook over. 16 ...
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Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 5 Turn off your convertible notebook. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 8 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 9 Disconnect your convertible notebook from ...convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 11 Remove the main battery and optional multibay battery (see "Changing batteries" on page 76). 12 Loosen the two hard drive bay cover screws (they cannot be removed), then remove the hard drive bay cover. 90 www.gateway...
Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 5 Turn off your convertible notebook. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 8 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 9 Disconnect your convertible notebook from ...convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 11 Remove the main battery and optional multibay battery (see "Changing batteries" on page 76). 12 Loosen the two hard drive bay cover screws (they cannot be removed), then remove the hard drive bay cover. 90 www.gateway...
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If you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive kit to your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket, go to Step 20. -OR- Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 14 Slide the old hard drive kit out of your convertible notebook. 15 If your new hard drive, go to Step 16. 92 www.gateway.com
If you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive kit to your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket, go to Step 20. -OR- Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 14 Slide the old hard drive kit out of your convertible notebook. 15 If your new hard drive, go to Step 16. 92 www.gateway.com
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...panel 119 memory 127 memory card reader 127 modem 128 mouse 132 network 132 passwords 134 PC Cards 134 power 135 printer 136 safety guidelines 116 screen 119, 139 screen area 119 ...wireless network 34, 49 turning on convertible notebook 26 wireless network 34, 49 tutoring fee-based 142 U undocking 102 updating device drivers 3 Norton Internet Security 108 Windows 111 upgrading 83 USB port 11, 97, 98... 33, 48 muting 35, 48 system keys 32, 35 troubleshooting 137 W waking up convertible notebook 27 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 32, 33 Product Key Code 17 restoring 112 updating 111 Windows Journal ...
...panel 119 memory 127 memory card reader 127 modem 128 mouse 132 network 132 passwords 134 PC Cards 134 power 135 printer 136 safety guidelines 116 screen 119, 139 screen area 119 ...wireless network 34, 49 turning on convertible notebook 26 wireless network 34, 49 tutoring fee-based 142 U undocking 102 updating device drivers 3 Norton Internet Security 108 Windows 111 upgrading 83 USB port 11, 97, 98... 33, 48 muting 35, 48 system keys 32, 35 troubleshooting 137 W waking up convertible notebook 27 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 32, 33 Product Key Code 17 restoring 112 updating 111 Windows Journal ...