Gateway TM 5150 manual Swapping hard disk drives, To swap the hard disk drive

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Swapping hard disk drives

You can remove the hard disk drive from your notebook to swap to a second hard disk drive.

If you decide to add a new hard disk drive, then use the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive to prepare the hard disk drive for use.

To swap the hard disk drive

1.Save all work.

2.Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down your computer?, then click OK.

3.Close the LCD lid.

4.Disconnect the AC power (if plugged into the notebook).

5.Remove the battery. See “To remove the battery pack” on Page 47 for instructions.

6.Turn your notebook over and locate the hard disk drive latch.

7.Unscrew the hard disk drive retaining screw.

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Contents Contents Appendix C Contacting Gateway Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard and LCD PanelLCD Indicator Description System Status Indicators LEDsPort Icon Description BackLeft Side Right SideComponent Icon Description Bottom Getting Started Installing the battery pack Getting Started To install the battery packTo connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC powerGetting Started Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Key Action Using the keyboardKeyDescription Combination Function keysKeyDescription Combination Pad lock keys Special keysSetting up the composite video out port Using the video systemTo setup and connect the computer to a TV or VCR To change the display resolution for an external monitor Setting up an external computer monitorTo connect the computer to an external monitor Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbar Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad Mouse Action TouchPad Action Mouse and TouchPad action equivalentsChanging touchpad properties Mouse wheel and rocker switch equivalentsTo customize the Enhanced EZ Pad Using an external mouse or keyboard Adjusting the volume Using the audioTo adjust playback and recording volume levels To adjust volume controlsTo make an audio recording Making an Audio RecordingTo play back a recording in Media Player To insert a disc Using disc mediaTo play an audio CD Playing an audio discTo swap your drive modules Swapping drive modulesUsing Your Notebook Using the diskette disk drive externally To swap the hard disk drive Swapping hard disk drivesUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Notebook To insert a PC Card Using PC CardsTo remove a PC Card To disable the IR port Using the IR portUsing the USB ports To scan a diskette Using McAfee VirusScanUpdating McAfee VirusScan Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Managing Power Use Charging the battery pack Using the batteryTo remove the battery pack Swapping the battery packUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Battery Meter icon Monitoring the battery statusBuilt-in battery meter To use the Power Management Properties dialog box Managing powerWindows To create a power scheme Power schemesAlarm settings Again, then click OK Windows 95 and Windows NT Using Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NTMaximizing the battery life Modifying the power button modeUsing Bios Setup Program To enter the Bios Setup utility Using the Bios Setup UtilityIntroduction Appendix a Using the Bios Setup Program Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook To use the Power menu Using the Power menuTo change the power button setting Power button switch settingsSolo Notebook Accessories Accessories Appendix B Solo Notebook Accessories Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Contacting Gateway Calling Gateway Contacting GatewayIndex BiosUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Index VCR Index Regulatory Compliance Statements Disconnect power before servicing All Rights Reserved