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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook

13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then

remove it.

14 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive

bracket, go to Step 19.

-OR-

If you need to move the hard drive bracket from your

old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to Step 15.

15 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to

the hard drive bracket.

Screw

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REFERENCEGUIDE 1
Contents 3
CHAPTER1 9
About this guide 10
Accessing your online User 10
Gateway contact information 11
Microsoft Certificate of 11
Authenticity 11
For more information 12
CHAPTER2 13
Component Icon Description 14
Online Support: 18
Tech Support Phone: 18
Model: 18
Keyboard area 19
CHAPTER3 21
Working safely and 22
Sitting at your notebook 23
Connecting the AC adapter 24
Connecting the dial-up modem 27
Connecting to a broadband 28
Starting your notebook 28
Turning off your notebook 30
Restarting (rebooting) your 30
Using the status indicators 31
Using the keyboard 32
Key types 33
System key combinations 34
Press and hold 35
, then press 35
Programming the hotkey 37
Enrolling your fingerprints 39
Using the smart card reader 43
Using a privacy filter 43
Using the EZ Pad touchpad 44
To... Do this 45
Adjusting the brightness 46
Adjusting the volume 46
Bluetooth radio 48
CHAPTER4 49
Changing modules 50
Security screw (optional) 51
8 Slide the bay module out 52
Using the CD or DVD drive 53
Using a CD or DVD 54
Using the memory card reader 55
Adding and removing a 56
Using a port replicator 57
Connecting a USB device 58
Viewing the display on a 60
Ordering accessories 62
CHAPTER5 65
Monitoring the battery charge 66
Recharging the battery(ies) 66
Changing batteries 67
Extending battery life 70
Using alternate power sources 71
Changing power modes 71
Changing notebook power 72
Changing the power scheme 73
Changing alarm options 74
Changing advanced settings 75
3 Click the Hibernate tab 76
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 78
CHAPTER6 79
Packing your notebook 80
Traveling by air 80
Dial-up modem 80
Radio frequency wireless 81
Security 82
Additional tips 83
CHAPTER7 85
Caring for your notebook 86
Cleaning your notebook 87
Maintaining the battery(ies) 88
Cleaning CDs or DVDs 89
CHAPTER8 91
Adding or replacing memory 93
Replacing the hard drive kit 97
CHAPTER9 103
Safety guidelines 104
First steps 104
Troubleshooting 105
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting 106
DVD drives 107
Ethernet 109
File management 109
HIFT key or if the 109
Fingerprint reader 110
Hard drive 110
Internet 111
Keyboard 112
Media Center 113
Memory card reader 116
Modem (cable or DSL) 117
Modem (dial-up) 117
Networks (wired) 121
Networks (wireless) 123
Passwords 125
PC Cards 126
Status indicators 128
Touchpad 129
Telephone support 130
APPENDIXA 131
Important safety information 132
Regulatory compliance 133
United States of America 134
FCC declaration of conformity 135
Mercury Warning 136
Laser safety statement 138
Environmental information 139
Trademark Acknowledgments 140
Macrovision statement 140

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