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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 ...up your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Starting ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 ...up your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Starting ...
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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 49. Bottom Docking port Main battery Battery latch Customer Care label Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 49. Bottom Docking port Main battery Battery latch Customer Care label Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional EZ Point pointing device • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional EZ Point pointing device • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
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... must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery(ies) to be damaged. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 16 Allow three hours for three hours, ... batteries are not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 61. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery(ies) were shipped to disassemble the AC adapter. You should use your notebook's main and optional secondary...
... must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery(ies) to be damaged. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 16 Allow three hours for three hours, ... batteries are not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 61. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery(ies) were shipped to disassemble the AC adapter. You should use your notebook's main and optional secondary...
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... for the location of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it turns on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does...'s power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it back in.
... for the location of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it turns on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does...'s power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it back in.
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...a screen opens showing you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauges. To recalibrate the battery(ies): 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. ...pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery(ies) Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. You should also recalibrate the battery(ies) periodically to exit"...
...a screen opens showing you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauges. To recalibrate the battery(ies): 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. ...pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery(ies) Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. You should also recalibrate the battery(ies) periodically to exit"...
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...gates, and under banks of telephones. while your notebook is in airports, look for times when you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. For more information about traveling with your notebook's battery(ies): • Sleep - Using alternate power sources To extend battery ... a single-plug surge protector. • If you do not use a power adapter. If you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. www.gateway.com • Turn off . 63 Tip For more information, see "Traveling with...
...gates, and under banks of telephones. while your notebook is in airports, look for times when you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. For more information about traveling with your notebook's battery(ies): • Sleep - Using alternate power sources To extend battery ... a single-plug surge protector. • If you do not use a power adapter. If you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. www.gateway.com • Turn off . 63 Tip For more information, see "Traveling with...
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... management settings. Additional tips • If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get ... has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 57. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the ...8226; Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Power • Take your online User Guide.
... management settings. Additional tips • If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get ... has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 57. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the ...8226; Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Power • Take your online User Guide.
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.... 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 6 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed...
.... 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC cards. 6 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed...
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... 12. 99 www.gateway.com 2 Back up , then remove the main and optional secondary batteries. For more information, see "Backing up files" in your new hard drive, go to Step 16. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive bay cover from the optional port replicator. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and...
... 12. 99 www.gateway.com 2 Back up , then remove the main and optional secondary batteries. For more information, see "Backing up files" in your new hard drive, go to Step 16. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive bay cover from the optional port replicator. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and...
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..., 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 an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the...hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) are installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. ...
..., 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 an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the...hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) are installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. ...
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...battery(ies), see "Recharging the battery(ies)" on page 58. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is not working on page 59. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook is not working on ...outlet, turned on page 129. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery(ies), see "Changing batteries" on AC power • Make sure that the battery(ies) are calibrated correctly. For more ...
...battery(ies), see "Recharging the battery(ies)" on page 58. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is not working on page 59. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook is not working on ...outlet, turned on page 129. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery(ies), see "Changing batteries" on AC power • Make sure that the battery(ies) are calibrated correctly. For more ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 63 accessories purchasing 54 safety precautions 135 acoustic handset coupler 70 airplane power adapters 54 application key 26 arrow keys 26 audio adjusting volume 29, 36 back button 28 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 29, 36 ...28 play button 28 stop button 28 troubleshooting 128 volume down button 29 volume up button 29 audio CD cleaning 79 inserting 43 automobile power adapter 54, 63 B battery alternate power sources 63 bay 59 calibrating 78 changing 59 changing secondary 40 charge indicator 6, 58 charge status 58 ...
Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 63 accessories purchasing 54 safety precautions 135 acoustic handset coupler 70 airplane power adapters 54 application key 26 arrow keys 26 audio adjusting volume 29, 36 back button 28 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 29, 36 ...28 play button 28 stop button 28 troubleshooting 128 volume down button 29 volume up button 29 audio CD cleaning 79 inserting 43 automobile power adapter 54, 63 B battery alternate power sources 63 bay 59 calibrating 78 changing 59 changing secondary 40 charge indicator 6, 58 charge status 58 ...
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... 79 case 77 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 78 notebook exterior 76 screen 78 clicking 31, 32 closing unresponsive program 23 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 19 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 25 external monitor 49 IEEE 1394 device 49 keyboard 25 mouse 30...
... 79 case 77 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 78 notebook exterior 76 screen 78 clicking 31, 32 closing unresponsive program 23 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 19 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 25 external monitor 49 IEEE 1394 device 49 keyboard 25 mouse 30...
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www.gateway.com user 72 PC Card adding 45 eject button 45 inserting 45 installing...See connections power AC adapter 16, 63 advanced settings 65, 67 alternate sources 63 automobile/airplane adapter 63 battery 58, 59, 61, 62 button 11, 27 changing modes 64 changing plans 65 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 62 EmPower adapter 63 extending ... box 27 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 126 turning off notebook 22 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 54 automobile 54 printer default 127 inkjet 55 installing 47 laser 55 troubleshooting 127 USB port 8 programs closing...
www.gateway.com user 72 PC Card adding 45 eject button 45 inserting 45 installing...See connections power AC adapter 16, 63 advanced settings 65, 67 alternate sources 63 automobile/airplane adapter 63 battery 58, 59, 61, 62 button 11, 27 changing modes 64 changing plans 65 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 62 EmPower adapter 63 extending ... box 27 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 126 turning off notebook 22 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 54 automobile 54 printer default 127 inkjet 55 installing 47 laser 55 troubleshooting 127 USB port 8 programs closing...