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... Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on both ends of Network adapters. If one . For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to connect two computers. Setting up a network using category...
... Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on both ends of Network adapters. If one . For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to connect two computers. Setting up a network using category...
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...modem. As each computer is connected to communicate. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer on the network... on your computers. 3 Plug one end of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computer wherever you like. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the DSL or cable modem and is...
...modem. As each computer is connected to communicate. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer on the network... on your computers. 3 Plug one end of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computer wherever you like. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the DSL or cable modem and is...
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...access point, make sure it easier to set up and access your network. • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. For a wireless Ethernet network you need for your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet card is already installed on the left. The Device Manager window... with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a printer or scanner. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. Compatibility can also be an issue.
...access point, make sure it easier to set up and access your network. • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. For a wireless Ethernet network you need for your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet card is already installed on the left. The Device Manager window... with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a printer or scanner. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. Compatibility can also be an issue.
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... Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to , then click Paste. Printing files...across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to the Bluetooth personal area network. You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on the computer you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to open the printer name list...
... Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to , then click Paste. Printing files...across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to the Bluetooth personal area network. You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on the computer you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to open the printer name list...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left... desk and chair 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 23...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left... desk and chair 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 23...
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... Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 22. Plug USB devices (such...ports. 7 For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 63. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader ...
... Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 22. Plug USB devices (such...ports. 7 For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 63. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader ...
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For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the ...
For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the ...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
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... need to fully charge. You should use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 20 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery.... Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see ...
... need to fully charge. You should use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 20 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery.... Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see ...
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... normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into a different...
... normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into a different...
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... to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. If you do not want... Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can use of the notebook.
... to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. If you do not want... Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can use of the notebook.
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... the BIOS. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your battery. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect...
... the BIOS. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your battery. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect...
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... stays off auto-save features in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Tip For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook...all scheduled tasks. • Turn off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in Microsoft Office and other applications. ...
... stays off auto-save features in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Tip For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook...all scheduled tasks. • Turn off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in Microsoft Office and other applications. ...
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... devices, and cables. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off you...
... devices, and cables. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off you...
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... battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power... adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit...
... battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power... adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit...
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... Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules.
... Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules.
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... bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 This module is keyed so it into the empty...
... bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 This module is keyed so it into the empty...
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...For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. If you would... like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you want to transfer to replace ...
...For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. If you would... like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you want to transfer to replace ...
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.... 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
.... 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
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... screws, then replace the battery before you start your notebook. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is... cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if...
... screws, then replace the battery before you start your notebook. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is... cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if...