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www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of the slowest rated component. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access ... of the network equipment When buying your computer is not listed, you need for a router-based Ethernet network Important For best results, all of Network adapters. For a wired Ethernet network you must install one is listed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager...
www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of the slowest rated component. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access ... of the network equipment When buying your computer is not listed, you need for a router-based Ethernet network Important For best results, all of Network adapters. For a wired Ethernet network you must install one is listed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager...
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... in computer communication. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made 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 a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the router (except... include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable ...
... in computer communication. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made 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 a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the router (except... include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable ...
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...your modem to use equipment with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a printer or scanner. Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment:.... If you are not sure what to keep intruders out of Network adapters. For a wireless Ethernet network you need for an access point-based network Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. If one is listed. Compatibility can also be an issue....
...your modem to use equipment with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a printer or scanner. Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment:.... If you are not sure what to keep intruders out of Network adapters. For a wireless Ethernet network you need for an access point-based network Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. If one is listed. Compatibility can also be an issue....
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.... 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. These devices may have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click... the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Bluetooth networking You can use of a USB or Firewire cable. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to,...
.... 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. These devices may have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click... the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Bluetooth networking You can use of a USB or Firewire cable. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to,...
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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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... into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 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 HDMI...®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media.
... into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 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 HDMI...®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media.
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... connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook...
... connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook...
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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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... charged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on... battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 20 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. You should use your notebook may be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER...
... charged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on... battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 20 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. You should use your notebook may be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER...
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...for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you ... data loss or system damage. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from ...
...for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you ... data loss or system damage. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from ...
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... memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to your notebook. 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. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®,... Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip ...
... memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to your notebook. 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. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®,... Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip ...
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... notebook to recalibrate your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you the progress. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge...
... notebook to recalibrate your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you the progress. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge...
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...the batteries before traveling. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook. Save the battery for times when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate ...from CDs or DVDs to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery ...
...the batteries before traveling. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook. Save the battery for times when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate ...from CDs or DVDs to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery ...
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... you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access information with Your Notebook Packing your usual calling area. 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...
... you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access information with Your Notebook Packing your usual calling area. 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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... Additional tips • If you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer... possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to recharge the battery. Power • Take your AC power adapter to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from ...
... Additional tips • If you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer... possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to recharge the battery. Power • Take your AC power adapter to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from ...
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... Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the ...Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then...
... Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the ...Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then...
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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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.... 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For 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 the hard... your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 92. 2 Back up any Express cards. 111 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.
.... 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For 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 the hard... your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 92. 2 Back up any Express cards. 111 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.
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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 use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you start your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Tip For more information about preventing damage...see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on . 116 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...
...screws, then replace the battery before you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you start your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Tip For more information about preventing damage...see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on . 116 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...