CHAPTER 1: System Specifications

Component

Icon

Description

 

 

 

 

Ventilation slots

 

 

Helps cool internal components.

and cooling fan

 

 

Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your

 

 

 

lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become

 

 

 

hot enough to harm your skin.

 

 

 

Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If

 

 

 

these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat result-

 

 

 

ing in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the

 

 

 

notebook.

 

 

 

Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so

 

 

 

air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a

 

 

 

bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

Memory bay

 

 

Memory modules are located in this bay.

 

 

 

 

Hard drive bay

 

 

The hard drive is located in this bay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery latch

 

 

Slide to release the battery.

 

 

 

 

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Gateway EC58 manual Component Icon Description