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Key component upgrades
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Key component upgrades
Your notebook delivers superior power and performance. However, some users 
and the programs they use may demand more. This notebook allows you to 
upgrade key components when you need increased performance.
Memory upgrade
This notebook comes with two DDR-266 SoDIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline 
Memory Module) sockets that accept 128/256/512 MB Synchronous Dynamic 
Random Access Memory (SDRAM) module. Contact Gateway if you need to add 
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Chapter 4: Using Peripheral Devices and Options
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Moving with Your
Notebook
Read this chapter to learn about:
■Moving your notebook
■Traveling with your notebook 

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Chapter 5: Moving with Your Notebook
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Disconnecting from peripheral 
devices
To disconnect your notebook from peripheral devices:
1Save your work in progress.
2Shut down Windows and turn off your notebook.
3Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.
4Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and 
other external devices.
5Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure your 
notebook. 

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Moving around
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Moving around
Follow these tips when you are taking your notebook to a meeting.
Preparing your notebook
Before moving your notebook, close and latch the LCD panel to place it in 
Standby mode. You can now safely take your notebook anywhere you go within 
the building.
To bring your notebook out of Standby mode, open the display.
What to bring to short meetings
A fully charged battery runs your notebook for three hours under most 
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Taking the notebook home
Follow these tips when you are moving your notebook from one location to 
another, for example from your office to your home.
Preparing your notebook
To prepare your notebook for transport:
1Remove all media from the drives. Failure to remove the media can damage 
the drive.
2Shut down Windows and turn off your notebook.
3Pack your notebook in a protective case that can prevent your notebook 
from sliding around and cushion...

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Taking the notebook home
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Special considerations
Follow these guidelines to protect your notebook while traveling to and from 
work:
■Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping your notebook with 
you.
■If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring your 
notebook with you, leave your notebook in the trunk of the car to avoid 
exposing your notebook to excessive heat.
■Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow your 
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Traveling with your notebook
Follow these tips when you are traveling locally with your notebook.
Preparing your notebook
Prepare your notebook as if you were taking it home. Be sure the battery in 
your notebook is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your 
notebook when bringing it into the gate area. 
What to bring with you
Bring the following items with you:
■AC adapter
■Spare, fully charged batteries
■Additional printer driver...

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Traveling internationally with your notebook
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Traveling internationally with your 
notebook
Follow these tips when you are traveling from country to country
Preparing your notebook
Prepare your notebook as you would normally prepare it for traveling. 
What to bring with you
Bring the following items with you.
■AC adapter
■Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling
■Spare, fully charged batteries
■Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another...

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