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... 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories... 17 3 Getting Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power ...
... 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories... 17 3 Getting Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power ...
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... a television 48 Modifying television settings 51 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 52 5 Managing Power 53 Monitoring the battery charge 54 Recharging the battery 55 Recalibrating the battery 55 Changing batteries 56 Extending battery life 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity... kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 ii www.gateway.com
... a television 48 Modifying television settings 51 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 52 5 Managing Power 53 Monitoring the battery charge 54 Recharging the battery 55 Recalibrating the battery 55 Changing batteries 56 Extending battery life 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity... kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 ii www.gateway.com
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... Reinstalling applications and drivers 81 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 82 8 Troubleshooting 83 Safety guidelines 84 First steps 85 Troubleshooting 86 Audio 86 Battery 86 CD drives 86 Device installation 86 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory... Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101 Power 102 Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring 109 www...
... Reinstalling applications and drivers 81 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 82 8 Troubleshooting 83 Safety guidelines 84 First steps 85 Troubleshooting 86 Audio 86 Battery 86 CD drives 86 Device installation 86 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory... Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101 Power 102 Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring 109 www...
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...and support. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for a greater battery life experience. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of -class service... again, from your new notebook. Please read this manual carefully to come. We are provided with optimized battery life when on battery power. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to our customers -
...and support. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for a greater battery life experience. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of -class service... again, from your new notebook. Please read this manual carefully to come. We are provided with optimized battery life when on battery power. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to our customers -
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Front Speaker LCD panel release Battery charge Headphone jack Speaker Microphone jack latch indicator Power indicator Component Icon Speakers LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio...jack. 10 www.gateway.com notebook is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . The built-in . battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery charge is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - battery is very low....
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Front Speaker LCD panel release Battery charge Headphone jack Speaker Microphone jack latch indicator Power indicator Component Icon Speakers LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio...jack. 10 www.gateway.com notebook is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . The built-in . battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery charge is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - battery is very low....
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... 63. Install a memory module into AC power. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information...
... 63. Install a memory module into AC power. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information...
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...your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The Support page also has links to buy an additional battery so you think they are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or ..., visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you may want to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on battery power for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you...
...your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The Support page also has links to buy an additional battery so you think they are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or ..., visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you may want to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on battery power for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19
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... locked position. Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook's battery. You should use your notebook on page 55. 20 www.gateway.com For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Connecting the AC adapter You...
... locked position. Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook's battery. You should use your notebook on page 55. 20 www.gateway.com For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Connecting the AC adapter You...
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... modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning High voltages can increase to AC power until it back in. During an electrical storm, unplug both... the power cord and the modem connection. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Warning Do not attempt to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents ...
... modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning High voltages can increase to AC power until it back in. During an electrical storm, unplug both... the power cord and the modem connection. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Warning Do not attempt to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents ...
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Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have...2 Click Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com 27 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have...
Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have...2 Click Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com 27 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have...
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.... Use this feature in the upper-left corner of your display. Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest ...bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Increase the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com Press the key combination again to the normal brightness setting. Decrease the brightness of the display. Important: Using this system key... 5 To......
.... Use this feature in the upper-left corner of your display. Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest ...bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Increase the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com Press the key combination again to the normal brightness setting. Decrease the brightness of the display. Important: Using this system key... 5 To......
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Chapter 5 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 53
Chapter 5 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 53
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... dialog box opens. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Front" on battery power. To monitor the battery charge: ■ Double-click the power cord icon or battery icon in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 55. 54 www...
... dialog box opens. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Front" on battery power. To monitor the battery charge: ■ Double-click the power cord icon or battery icon in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 55. 54 www...
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... 55 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Recharging the battery Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your battery. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it starts and...
... 55 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Recharging the battery Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your battery. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as it starts and...
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... notebook is connected to AC power, you must start the process over again. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook. 56 www.gateway.com If your notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. The entire process will take several hours. Dispose... save your work and turn the notebook off your Gateway notebook. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Discard used battery promptly. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F...
... notebook is connected to AC power, you must start the process over again. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook. 56 www.gateway.com If your notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. The entire process will take several hours. Dispose... save your work and turn the notebook off your Gateway notebook. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Discard used battery promptly. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F...
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www.gateway.com 57 Changing batteries 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
www.gateway.com 57 Changing batteries 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
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...your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tips & Tricks For more information about using the battery to turn off until you are not being used. ■ Modify the power ...management settings for maximum power savings while your hard drive. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" in Using Your Computer which has been...
...your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tips & Tricks For more information about using the battery to turn off until you are not being used. ■ Modify the power ...management settings for maximum power savings while your hard drive. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" in Using Your Computer which has been...
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...; To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power inverter. The next time you plan on your notebook's battery: ■ Standby - www.gateway.com 59 If you turn off. ■ Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to support pillars, in...
...; To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power inverter. The next time you plan on your notebook's battery: ■ Standby - www.gateway.com 59 If you turn off. ■ Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to support pillars, in...
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For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any module can ... memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. The modules are available in the slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines...
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any module can ... memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. The modules are available in the slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines...