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...Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards ...a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you like. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port).
...Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards ...a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you like. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port).
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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 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... 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 ...
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 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... 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 ...
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... VGA monitor or projector into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Back CHAPTER...
... VGA monitor or projector into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Back CHAPTER...
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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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... cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. You should use your notebook may need to fully charge the battery. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged...
... cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. You should use your notebook may need to fully charge the battery. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged...
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... information" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protecting from your notebook for the location...
... information" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protecting from your notebook for the location...
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... finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery 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... hours. To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure...
... finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery 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... hours. To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure...
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...8226; Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off the display while you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to turn off ...auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter.
...8226; Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off the display while you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to turn off ...auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter.
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...; 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. Power • Take your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power"... their networks. • If your online User Guide. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. 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...
...; 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. Power • Take your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power"... their networks. • If your online User Guide. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. 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...
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...(Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 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. The modules are available in various capacities and any ...module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 103 www...
...(Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 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. The modules are available in various capacities and any ...module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 103 www...
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... Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook over so the bottom is facing up any Express cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing ...to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. If you would like more information, see "Backing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "...
... Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook over so the bottom is facing up any Express cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing ...to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. If you would like more information, see "Backing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: •...while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you start your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged.
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: •...while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you start your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged.
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For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. For more information about using power...correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM ...
For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. For more information about using power...correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
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... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 150 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 150 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
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...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 indicator 6, 25 international adapter 85 management 69, 73 plans 76 Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 source problems 21
...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 indicator 6, 25 international adapter 85 management 69, 73 plans 76 Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 source problems 21
8513064 - Gateway Notebook Setup Poster
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... your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using dialup access. Then lock it clicks. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the Windows VistaTM Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). To ensure a high level of ...; Modify the power management settings to the modem jack ( ) if using your AC power adapter whenever power is available. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using your notebook. •...
... your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using dialup access. Then lock it clicks. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the Windows VistaTM Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). To ensure a high level of ...; Modify the power management settings to the modem jack ( ) if using your AC power adapter whenever power is available. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using your notebook. •...