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7Slide the module out.
8Firmly push the new module straight into the bay until 
the latch clicks into place.
9Replace the module bay lock screw.
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Using the CD or DVD drive
You can use your convertible notebook to enjoy a wide variety 
of multimedia features.
Identifying drive types
Your Gateway convertible notebook may contain one of the 
following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one 
or more of the following logos: 
If your drive has this 
logo...This is your drive 
type...Use your drive for...
CD driveInstalling programs, 
playing audio CDs, and 
accessing data. You 
cannot use this drive to 
create CDs or DVDs or play 
DVDs.
Combination 
DVD/CD-RW driveInstalling programs, 
playing audio CDs, playing 
DVDs, accessing data, and 
recording music and data 
to recordable CDs. You 
cannot use this drive to 
create DVDs.
Multi-format double 
layer DVD±RW drive
Installing programs, 
playing audio CDs, playing 
DVDs, accessing data, 
recording music and data 
to CD-R or CD-RW discs, 
and recording video and 
data to DVD-R, DVD+R, 
DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or 
double layer DVD+R or 
DVD-R discs.
Note: To use the double 
layer capability of the 
double layer recordable 
DVD drive, the blank DVDs 
you purchase must state 
Double Layer, Dual Layer, 
or DL. Using other types 
of blank media will result 
in less capacity.
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Using a CD or DVD
To insert a CD or DVD:  
1Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. After the 
tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.
2Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then 
press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place.
3Push the tray in until it is closed.
Using the memory card reader
You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital 
camera to your convertible notebook. You can also use the 
memory card reader to transfer data between your 
convertible notebook and a device that uses memory cards, 
such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone.Important
Prerecorded DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that help 
control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. To be able to 
play a prerecorded DVD, the disc’s regional code and your DVD drive’s regional 
code must match.
The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your convertible 
notebook’s delivery address. The regional code for the United States and Canada 
is 1. The regional code for Mexico is 4. Your DVD drive’s regional code must 
match the regional code of the disc. The regional code for the disc is on the 
disc, disc documentation, or packaging.
ImportantWhen you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that the label 
side is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name 
of the side you want to play is facing up.
TipFor information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see “Cleaning CDs or DVDs” 
on page 91.
Manual eject hole
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Memory card types
The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory 
Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure 
Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture card.
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 the label pointing 
towards the convertible notebook.
Using a memory card
To access a file on a memory card:  
1Click or tap  (Start), then click or tap Computer.
2Double-click or double-tap the drive letter (for example, 
the E: drive), then double-click or double-tap the file 
name.
Removing a memory card
To remove a memory card:  
1Push the memory card into the convertible notebook. 
The memory card pops out slightly.
2Pull the memory card out of the convertible notebook. Important
RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an 
adapter that is available with the media.
ImportantDo not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove 
the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon, your convertible 
notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your 
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Adding and removing a 
PC Card
Your convertible notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as 
a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II card. You do 
not need to restart your convertible notebook when changing 
most cards because your convertible notebook supports 
hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert a 
PC Card while your convertible notebook is running. If your 
PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card 
manufacturer’s documentation for further information.
To insert a PC Card:  
•Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot, label-side up, 
until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side 
of your convertible notebook.
To remove a PC Card:  
1Turn off your convertible notebook, then go to Step 5.
-OR-
Double-click or double-tap the remove 
hardware icon in the taskbar. The Safely Remove 
Hardware dialog box opens.
2Click or tap the PC Card name, then click or tapStop. 
The Stop a Hardware device dialog box opens.
3Click or tap the PC Card name, then click or tapOK. The 
Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box opens.
4Click or tap OK. Important
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5Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject 
button once.
6Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again.
Using an optional port 
replicator
Although you can attach devices directly to your convertible 
notebook, a port replicator lets you make all of those 
connections at one time. When you travel with your 
convertible notebook, you merely disconnect from the port 
replicator instead of unplugging all the devices.
A port replicator also provides additional ports and other 
expansion features not included with your convertible 
notebook. For more information about using a port replicator, 
see the port replicator user guide.
Installing a printer or other 
peripheral device
Your convertible notebook or optional port replicator has one 
or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as 
Firewire
® or i.Link®) and Universal Serial Bus (USB). You use 
these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers, 
scanners, and digital cameras to your convertible notebook.
Important
Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see the 
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IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot 
swapping, which means that your convertible notebook will 
usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the 
appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device 
for the first time, your convertible notebook prompts you to 
install any software the device needs. After doing this, you 
can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time.
Connecting a USB device
Your convertible notebook has USB ports for connecting 
devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, 
camera, keyboard, or mouse.
To connect your USB device to your convertible 
notebook:  
1Connect one end of the USB cable to your device.
2Connect the other end of the cable to a USB 
port on your convertible notebook.
Connecting an IEEE 1394 device
Your convertible notebook has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 port (also 
known as a Firewire® or i.Link® port) for connecting devices 
such as a video camera.Help
For more information about installing peripheral devices, click or tap 
Start, then click or tap Help and Support. Type the keyword installing 
devices in the Search Help box, then press E
NTER.
ImportantUSB devices may have special installation instructions. See your USB 
device’s installation guide.
ImportantFor more information about using the USB port on your device, see your 
device’s documentation.
TipFor the location of the USB ports on your convertible notebook, 
see “Left” on page 7. For the location of the USB ports on an optional 
port replicator, see the port replicator user guide.
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To connect your IEEE 1394 device to your convertible 
notebook:  
1Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your 
IEEE 1394 device.
2Connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 
port on your convertible notebook.
Viewing the display on a 
projector, monitor, or 
television
You can use your convertible notebook for giving 
presentations by connecting a monitor, projector, or television 
to your monitor (VGA) port. Your convertible notebook 
supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Simultaneous 
display lets you control the presentation from your 
convertible notebook at the same time as you face your 
audience.
To use a projector, monitor, or television:  
1Turn off your convertible notebook.
2Plug the VGA cable into the VGA port on your projector, 
monitor, or television.
3Plug the VGA cable into the VGA port on your 
convertible notebook or optional port replicator.
4Turn on your convertible notebook.Tip
For the location of the IEEE 1394 port on your convertible 
notebook, see “Left” on page 7. For the location of the IEEE 1394 port 
on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide.
TipFor more information about editing video, see “Creating a video 
DVD” in your online User Guide.
ImportantMany TVs do not have a VGA port.
TipFor the location of the VGA port on your convertible notebook, 
see “Left” on page 7. For the location of the VGA port on an optional 
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5Plug the projector’s, monitor’s, or television’s, power 
cord into an AC power source and turn it on.
Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New 
Display Detected dialog box opens.
6Select the options for the projector monitor, or 
television, then click or tap OK.
7Press FN+F4 to switch between viewing the display on 
the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector, 
monitor, or television, and viewing the display on both 
the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television.
Adjusting the display properties
If the image on the projector, monitor, or television does not 
appear correctly, or if you want to use the display as an 
extension of your convertible notebook desktop, you should 
adjust the display properties on the projector, monitor, or 
television.
To adjust the display properties on a projector, monitor, 
or television:  
1Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows 
Mobility Center window opens. Important
If a monitor, projector, or television is connected and you close 
the LCD panel, your convertible notebook may turn off the LCD panel, 
but will not enter Sleep mode.
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2Click or tap (Change display settings). The Display 
Settings dialog box opens.
3Click or tap monitor 2.
4Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if 
necessary.
•To use the monitor, projector, or television as a 
“mirror” (duplicate) of the convertible notebook 
display (both displays have the same content), click 
or tap to deselect the check box for Extend my 
Windows desktop onto this monitor.
•To use the monitor, projector, or television as an 
extension of your desktop (increasing the size of 
your Windows desktop), click or tap to select the 
check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto 
this monitor. You can click and drag or tap and drag 
the “2” monitor icon to position it the same way the 
physical monitor is arranged on your desk.
5Click or tap OK.