User manual GATEWAY MX7337

[. . . ] HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Notebook Contents Chapter 1: About this reference. 32 i Contents www. gateway. com Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook . 59 ii CHAPTER 1 About this reference · About this guide · Accessing the online User Guide · Gateway contact information · Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity · For more information 1 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www. gateway. com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. [. . . ] If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 34 for more information. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer. 32 CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook · Preventing static electricity discharge · Adding or replacing memory · Replacing the DVD drive · Replacing the hard drive kit · Replacing the keyboard 33 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www. gateway. com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook. Important Before installing or replacing components, you should read and understand the information in this section. Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in the slot. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace memory. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 34. 2 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 34 www. gateway. com Adding or replacing memory 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 29. 6 Remove the memory bay cover screw. Screw 7 Open the memory bay cover, then remove it. 8 Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Clip Clip 35 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 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 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. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then replace the cover screw. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. page 34. 3 Turn off your notebook. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 29. 36 www. gateway. com Replacing the DVD drive 7 Remove the two DVD drive screws. Screw Screw 8 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. [. . . ] Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location. EPA ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System. ENERGY STAR Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be disposed of in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). [. . . ]