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... list on your computer is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. A mixture of components rated at the speed of Network adapters. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such...
... list on your computer is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. A mixture of components rated at the speed of Network adapters. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such...
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... each computer 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 into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your wireless computers. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on...
... each computer 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 into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your wireless computers. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on...
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...set up and access your computer. • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment capability that you decide to keep intruders out of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on ...• IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for an access point-based network Tip When you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet ...
...set up and access your computer. • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment capability that you decide to keep intruders out of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on ...• IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for an access point-based network Tip When you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet ...
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...in . If you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can use of a USB or Firewire cable. To install a Bluetooth enabled device:..., then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you transfer information between these ...
...in . If you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can use of a USB or Firewire cable. To install a Bluetooth enabled device:..., then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you transfer information between these ...
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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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... on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network...
... on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network...
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... VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem...
... VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem...
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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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... that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. If the battery life... for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may need to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. Replace the power cord if it...
... that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. If the battery life... for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may need to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. Replace the power cord if it...
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...Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). 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 finish using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location...
...Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). 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 finish using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location...
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www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook and a device that is available with the media. 59 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. Tip Your notebook must...
www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook and a device that is available with the media. 59 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. Tip Your notebook must...
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... LCD panel. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 72 Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your notebook...
... LCD panel. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 72 Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your notebook...
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... are not using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 81. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you do not use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, ...8226; Turn off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you cannot use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. The display stays off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to...
... are not using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 81. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you do not use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, ...8226; Turn off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you cannot use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. The display stays off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to...
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... carry it through the metal detector. • Turn off all discs, express cards, peripheral devices, and cables. 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 telephone jacks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord...
... carry it through the metal detector. • Turn off all discs, express cards, peripheral devices, and cables. 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 telephone jacks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord...
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... it on conserving 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 notebook,...to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When ...
... it on conserving 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 notebook,...to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When ...
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..., then remove the battery. 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.
..., then remove the battery. 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
... 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
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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. For more information, ... more hard drive capacity, you would like more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 111 If 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...
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. For more information, ... more hard drive capacity, you would like more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 111 If 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...
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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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...your notebook, try to your notebook. • Make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any screws, then...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 ...
...your notebook, try to your notebook. • Make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any screws, then...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 ...