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Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 for Windows XP

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... your convertible notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 18 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 20 Connecting the dial-up modem 20 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 21 Starting your convertible notebook 21 Waking up your convertible notebook 23 Turning off your convertible notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 24 Using the status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 Key types 27 i

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... by model, features ordered, and location. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking • Maintenance and troubleshooting To access...

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... Ventilation fan Monitor port Docking port Ethernet jack PC Card slot Monitor port Digital pen Memory card reader Docking port PC Card slot Ethernet jack Icon Description Helps cool internal components. Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 59. If these slots. For more information, see "Connecting to UL 1950 for your Gateway convertible notebook. Warning: Power...

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..., follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on page 73. 3 If you are starting your convertible notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located at the bottom of the LCD panel. 22 Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on page 57...

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Battery charge Wireless network Drive Num lock Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Battery charge ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. Important: This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook is connected to toggle the status indicators on . ■ LED off . 25 Wireless network ■ LED on - Caps lock ■ LED on - A ■ LED off . Caps lock is turned on. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used . Caps lock is turned off - Status indicators inform you may need to...

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... a locking cable for someone else to guess. As soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your convertible notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of theft or loss, and keep your convertible notebook with you can see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions...

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... the location of your network jack, see "Left" on page 8. • Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. www.gateway.com The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Back" on page 112. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack...

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.... The Control Panel window opens. c Click or tap the modem you want to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. 115 The modem is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you can turn down the modem volume. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If information about modem troubleshooting, click or tap Start, then...

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The external mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse port works. The external mouse works erratically • Clean the mouse. • Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. • Shut down and restart your convertible notebook. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. Most routers have the same...

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... having problems • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your convertible notebook is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on AC power • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Pointing device See "Touchpad or pointing device" on . • Make sure...

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... printer troubleshooting, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing the battery" on • Make sure that the printer is online. Printer Help For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing convertible notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about using a parallel port printer and the optional port replicator, check the port and cable...

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... printer you need to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. To make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: a Click or tap Start, then click or tap Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is in Category View, click or tap Printers and Other Hardware. The Control Panel window opens. c Right-click or button-tap...

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... and Support. For instructions on the touchpad or pointing device. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. 124 You are not getting sound from the built-in the Search box, then press ENTER. The convertible notebook is turned on . Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in speakers • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning • Make sure...

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Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your convertible notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your online User Guide. If you use a surge protector, make sure that is connected correctly. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in securely. • If you have installed it according...

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... 53 troubleshooting 106 DVD drive identifying 52 locating 9, 11 troubleshooting 106 using 52 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 92 EmPower power adapter 68 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting 21 jack 8, 21 external monitor 8, 28 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 114 files opening 40 transferring 79 troubleshooting 107 fingerprint enrolling 34 fingerprint reader control center 37 locating 13 password bank 37 troubleshooting 108 tutorial 33 using 33 Firewire port 9, 57 Fn key...

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... G Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 26 installing 96 purchasing 60 replacing 96 troubleshooting 108 headphone jack 10 Hibernate mode 69, 74 hot-swapping 55, 57 I i.Link port 9, 57 IEEE 1394 port 9, 57 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 61 installing battery 65 devices 57 digital camera 57 digital video camera 57 hard drive 96 memory 93 PC Card 55 peripheral devices 57 printer 57 scanner 57 Internet troubleshooting 109, 113 J jacks...

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... memory bay 11 installing 93 purchasing 61 removing 93 replacing 93 troubleshooting 111 memory card reader locating 9 memory cards supported 54 using 54 microphone built-in 13 jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 mode notebook 42 tablet 42 model number 3, 80 modem cable 8, 21 connecting 20, 21 dial-up 78 DSL 8, 21 international adapter 78 jack (dial-up) 10, 20 troubleshooting 112 monitor adding external 59 color quality 59 display properties 59 port 8, 59 screen resolution 59 using 28 mouse connecting 40 troubleshooting 116 USB port...

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... installing 55 removing 55 slot 55 troubleshooting 121 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 54 pen See digital pen peripheral devices 57 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 57 USB support for 57 pointer identifying 39 moving 40 port replicator docking port 8 using 61 power AC adapter 18, 68 advanced settings 70, 73 alarms 72 automobile/airplane adapter 68 battery 64, 65, 66, 67 button 12, 28 changing modes 69 changing...

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... serial number 3, 80 setting up safety precautions 128 shortcut menus accessing 41 shortcuts opening menu 41 shutting down notebook 23, 24 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 29, 48 controls 48 muting 29, 48 troubleshooting 124 speakers built-in 12 jack 10 SpeedStep technology 70 Standby mode 23, 28, 69 system key 28 starting notebook 21 programs 40 startup password 80 static electricity 92 status indicators battery charge 6, 25, 64 Caps Lock 25 drive activity...

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... keyboard 110 LCD panel 105 memory 111 memory card reader 111 modem 112 mouse 116 network 116, 118 passwords 121 PC Cards 121 power 121 printer 122 safety guidelines 102 144 screen 105, 125 screen area 105 screen resolution 105 sound 124 status indicators 124 technical support 125 telephone support 125 touchpad 124 video 125 Web site connection speed 110 turning off notebook 23, 24 wireless network 28, 31, 49 turning on notebook 21 wireless network 28, 31, 49 U upgrading 91 USB port...

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