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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 ... . . . . . 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 18 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 20 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting your...
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 ... . . . . . 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 18 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 20 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting your...
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... jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. www.gateway.com Component Kensington™ lock slot Power connector Ethernet jack Monitor port HDMI out jack USB port Microphone jack Icon HDMI Description Secure your notebook to an object by... connecting a Kensington cable lock to a broadband modem or network" on page 50. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot...
... jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. www.gateway.com Component Kensington™ lock slot Power connector Ethernet jack Monitor port HDMI out jack USB port Microphone jack Icon HDMI Description Secure your notebook to an object by... connecting a Kensington cable lock to a broadband modem or network" on page 50. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot...
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...must be of tasks. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook or one of the same type purchased from repetitive ...even after being charged for the battery to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged.
...must be of tasks. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook or one of the same type purchased from repetitive ...even after being charged for the battery to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged.
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... on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the...
... on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the...
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... to an EmPower™ in Sleep mode, it switches to support pillars, in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. Save the battery for them next to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. Save the battery for times when you cannot use...
... to an EmPower™ in Sleep mode, it switches to support pillars, in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. Save the battery for them next to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. Save the battery for times when you cannot use...
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...you start your computer, you are traveling internationally, 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 enter the user password you set in step 3. ...• Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in hibernate mode. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway...
...you start your computer, you are traveling internationally, 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 enter the user password you set in step 3. ...• Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in hibernate mode. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway...
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... start 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 AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any ... your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on. 88 Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not...
... start 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 AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any ... your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on. 88 Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not...
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... damaged cables. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on page 58. • Let the battery return to an electrical...
... damaged cables. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on page 58. • Let the battery return to an electrical...
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... 7 muting 35, 38 next button 31 pause button 31 play button 31 stop button 31 troubleshooting 113 audio CD cleaning 77 inserting 45, 46 automobile power adapter 60 B battery alternate power sources 60 bay 57 calibrating 76 changing 57 charge indicator 27, 56 charge status 56 charging 18, 56 conserving... extending life 76 fuel gauges 76 icons 56 installing 57 latch 10 life span 76 locating 10 managing power 58 maximizing performance 58 monitoring charge 56 recharging 18, 56 release latch 10 replacing 57 storing 77 troubleshooting 111 bays battery 57 hard drive 11 ...
... 7 muting 35, 38 next button 31 pause button 31 play button 31 stop button 31 troubleshooting 113 audio CD cleaning 77 inserting 45, 46 automobile power adapter 60 B battery alternate power sources 60 bay 57 calibrating 76 changing 57 charge indicator 27, 56 charge status 56 charging 18, 56 conserving... extending life 76 fuel gauges 76 icons 56 installing 57 latch 10 life span 76 locating 10 managing power 58 maximizing performance 58 monitoring charge 56 recharging 18, 56 release latch 10 replacing 57 storing 77 troubleshooting 111 bays battery 57 hard drive 11 ...
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...CD 77 DVD 77 keyboard 75 LCD panel 76 notebook exterior 74 screen 76 clicking 33 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 28 external monitor 50 keyboard 28 mouse 33 printer... 7, 8, 49 external speakers 7 flash drive 7, 8, 49 HDMI (TV) out 7 headphone 7 keyboard 7, 8 microphone 7 modem (dial-up) 8 monitor (VGA) 7, 51 mouse 7, 8 network 7 power 7, 18 printer 7, 8 projector 51 scanner 7, 8 speaker 7 television 50 USB 7, 8, 48 VGA 7, 51 wired Ethernet 20, 21 wired network 21 copyright notice 127 D default printer 112...
...CD 77 DVD 77 keyboard 75 LCD panel 76 notebook exterior 74 screen 76 clicking 33 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 28 external monitor 50 keyboard 28 mouse 33 printer... 7, 8, 49 external speakers 7 flash drive 7, 8, 49 HDMI (TV) out 7 headphone 7 keyboard 7, 8 microphone 7 modem (dial-up) 8 monitor (VGA) 7, 51 mouse 7, 8 network 7 power 7, 18 printer 7, 8 projector 51 scanner 7, 8 speaker 7 television 50 USB 7, 8, 48 VGA 7, 51 wired Ethernet 20, 21 wired network 21 copyright notice 127 D default printer 112...
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www.gateway.com digital audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 ... drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E eject button CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46 eject hole CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46 EmPower power adapter 60 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 7, 20 external monitor 7, 30 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 6, 9 faxes troubleshooting 104 files opening 34 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com digital audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 ... drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E eject button CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46 eject hole CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46 EmPower power adapter 60 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 7, 20 external monitor 7, 30 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 6, 9 faxes troubleshooting 104 files opening 34 troubleshooting...
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...47 peripheral devices 48 Plug and Play devices USB support for 48 pointer identifying 32 moving 33 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 60 advanced settings 62, 64 alternate sources 60 automobile/airplane adapter 60 battery 56, 57, 58 button 8, 30 changing modes 61 changing plans 62 connector 7, 18 conserving ...connections 69 rebooting notebook 25 recharging battery 56 recovering defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 Recycle Bin deleting files 94 emptying 94 regional code DVD 45 re-installing 134
...47 peripheral devices 48 Plug and Play devices USB support for 48 pointer identifying 32 moving 33 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 60 advanced settings 62, 64 alternate sources 60 automobile/airplane adapter 60 battery 56, 57, 58 button 8, 30 changing modes 61 changing plans 62 connector 7, 18 conserving ...connections 69 rebooting notebook 25 recharging battery 56 recovering defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 Recycle Bin deleting files 94 emptying 94 regional code DVD 45 re-installing 134