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...CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 46 ... 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the ...
...CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 46 ... 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the ...
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... 86 Battery 86 CD drives 86 Device installation 86 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory card reader 95 Modem (cable or DSL 95 Modem (dial-up 95 Mouse 99 Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101 Power 102 ...Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring...
... 86 Battery 86 CD drives 86 Device installation 86 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory card reader 95 Modem (cable or DSL 95 Modem (dial-up 95 Mouse 99 Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101 Power 102 ...Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring...
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For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 43. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot...
For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 43. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot...
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...when the notebook is located in this bay. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 56. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon... Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the ...
...when the notebook is located in this bay. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 56. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon... Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the ...
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...more information about your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The most common types are slower than you can attach almost any type of memory. www.gateway.com 17 Inkjet printers and cartridges are... relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more memory. Finding your specifications Finding your specifications For more information about using an ...
...more information about your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The most common types are slower than you can attach almost any type of memory. www.gateway.com 17 Inkjet printers and cartridges are... relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more memory. Finding your specifications Finding your specifications For more information about using an ...
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...www.gateway.com 43 Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card:.... You can use the memory card reader to your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from...
...www.gateway.com 43 Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card:.... You can use the memory card reader to your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from...
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... slot). You do not need to remove the memory card. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot. This slot accepts one Type II card. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon...memory card reader until you can insert a PC Card while your notebook. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway...
... slot). You do not need to remove the memory card. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot. This slot accepts one Type II card. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon...memory card reader until you can insert a PC Card while your notebook. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway...
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...battery life, use a power inverter. while your notebook completely off . ■ Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of telephones. Extending battery life ■ Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. To access this ...guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook is in large ...
...battery life, use a power inverter. while your notebook completely off . ■ Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of telephones. Extending battery life ■ Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. To access this ...guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook is in large ...
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... then click Hibernate. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 60 www.gateway.com In Standby mode, your notebook saves all memory information to ... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your ...notebook reduces or turns off . When in memory is not saved to most devices except memory. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. Chapter 5: Managing Power Using power...
... then click Hibernate. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 60 www.gateway.com In Standby mode, your notebook saves all memory information to ... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your ...notebook reduces or turns off . When in memory is not saved to most devices except memory. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. Chapter 5: Managing Power Using power...
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Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 61
Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 61
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... components from their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other... grounded object. 62 www.gateway.com Warning To prevent risk of your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the ...
... components from their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other... grounded object. 62 www.gateway.com Warning To prevent risk of your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the ...
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...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 56. www.gateway.com 63 Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 56. www.gateway.com 63 Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
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Adding or replacing memory 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com 65
Adding or replacing memory 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com 65
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Chapter 6: 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. 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 66 www.gateway.com
Chapter 6: 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. 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 66 www.gateway.com
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... Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in place. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power ...adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com 67 This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the...
... Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in place. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power ...adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com 67 This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the...
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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on page 62. ■ After you complete any screws, then replace the battery before ... was damaged. Warning Do not try to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you start your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 84 www...
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on page 62. ■ After you complete any screws, then replace the battery before ... was damaged. Warning Do not try to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you start your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 84 www...
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...CDs on your notebook. ■ Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. ■ Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may be able to adjust the volume control... page 76. ■ Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Clean the disc. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that Mute controls are plugged in Using Your...
...CDs on your notebook. ■ Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. ■ Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may be able to adjust the volume control... page 76. ■ Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Clean the disc. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that Mute controls are plugged in Using Your...
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See "System key combinations" on the screen ■ The numeric keypad is failing. 94 www.gateway.com For more information, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that your account with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the ... on page 63. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to replace it. Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory" on . Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that the memory module is inserted correctly in the memory bay slot. Keyboard The external keyboard does not work after it dries, you see ...
See "System key combinations" on the screen ■ The numeric keypad is failing. 94 www.gateway.com For more information, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that your account with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the ... on page 63. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to replace it. Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory" on . Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that the memory module is inserted correctly in the memory bay slot. Keyboard The external keyboard does not work after it dries, you see ...
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... window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for additional troubleshooting information. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 95 See "Right" on page 12 or to the telephone line and... notebook is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your notebook. You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all programs, then restart your modem for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. See "...
... window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for additional troubleshooting information. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 95 See "Right" on page 12 or to the telephone line and... notebook is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your notebook. You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all programs, then restart your modem for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. See "...
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... memory. You see "System key combinations" on your Control Panel is in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the volume control on page 31. ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . 104 www.gateway....printer is not set to the printer. Help and Support For more information, see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click ...
... memory. You see "System key combinations" on your Control Panel is in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the volume control on page 31. ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . 104 www.gateway....printer is not set to the printer. Help and Support For more information, see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click ...