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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 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13 Working safely and comfortably 14 Reducing...
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 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13 Working safely and comfortably 14 Reducing...
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... Getting the most from your battery 51 Maximizing battery performance 51 Conserving battery power 51 Using alternate power sources 52 Changing power modes 52 Changing notebook power settings 54 Changing the power plan 54 Changing advanced settings 55 ii
... Getting the most from your battery 51 Maximizing battery performance 51 Conserving battery power 51 Using alternate power sources 52 Changing power modes 52 Changing notebook power settings 54 Changing the power plan 54 Changing advanced settings 55 ii
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...gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58 Radio frequency wireless connections 59 Files 59 Security 60 Power 61 Additional tips 61 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 63 Caring for your notebook 64 Cleaning your notebook... condition . . . . . 78 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 79 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 81 Preventing static electricity discharge 82 Adding or replacing memory modules 83 Replacing the hard drive kit 86 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 89 Safety ...
...gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58 Radio frequency wireless connections 59 Files 59 Security 60 Power 61 Additional tips 61 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 63 Caring for your notebook 64 Cleaning your notebook... condition . . . . . 78 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 79 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 81 Preventing static electricity discharge 82 Adding or replacing memory modules 83 Replacing the hard drive kit 86 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 89 Safety ...
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..., your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your...
..., your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your...
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... features. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your notebook's label. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and...
... features. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your notebook's label. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and...
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... low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Power indicator Battery charge indicator Power indicator Battery charge indicator Icon Description ■ LED on . ■...
... low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Power indicator Battery charge indicator Power indicator Battery charge indicator Icon Description ■ LED on . ■...
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... is passed through this connector. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your lap. Caution: Provide adequate space around your Gateway notebook. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are not...this port. Docking port Connect the optional port replicator to UL 1950 for your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. Left www.gateway.com Power connector Monitor port Docking port Memory card reader Ventilation fan PC Card...
... is passed through this connector. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your lap. Caution: Provide adequate space around your Gateway notebook. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are not...this port. Docking port Connect the optional port replicator to UL 1950 for your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. Left www.gateway.com Power connector Monitor port Docking port Memory card reader Ventilation fan PC Card...
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For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 37. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 8 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 36. Component PC Card slot Memory card reader CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Icon Description Insert one Type II PC Card into the memory card reader.
For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 37. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 8 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 36. Component PC Card slot Memory card reader CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Icon Description Insert one Type II PC Card into the memory card reader.
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For more information, see "Connecting to this jack. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to a broadband modem or network" on page 18. Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. For ... mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 19. Right www.gateway.com Component USB ports Ethernet jack Modem jack IEEE 1394 port Headphone jack Microphone jack USB ports Ethernet Modem jack jack Kensington lock slot Microphone...
For more information, see "Connecting to this jack. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to a broadband modem or network" on page 18. Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. For ... mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 19. Right www.gateway.com Component USB ports Ethernet jack Modem jack IEEE 1394 port Headphone jack Microphone jack USB ports Ethernet Modem jack jack Kensington lock slot Microphone...
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... AC power. 10 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 86. Slide to release the battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Memory bay Battery latch Battery Speaker Speaker Ventilation fan Hard drive Customer care bay label Component Icon Hard drive bay Speakers Memory bay Battery...see "Changing the battery" on page 83. Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in this bay. Provides power when the notebook is located in . For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 49.
... AC power. 10 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 86. Slide to release the battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Memory bay Battery latch Battery Speaker Speaker Ventilation fan Hard drive Customer care bay label Component Icon Hard drive bay Speakers Memory bay Battery...see "Changing the battery" on page 83. Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in this bay. Provides power when the notebook is located in . For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 49.
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...slots. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your skin. Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. For ...more information, see "Gateway contact information" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. www.gateway.com Component Icon Ventilation fan Customer Care label Description Helps ...
...slots. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your skin. Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. For ...more information, see "Gateway contact information" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. www.gateway.com Component Icon Ventilation fan Customer Care label Description Helps ...
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... information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 24. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Power button Press to turn the power on or off. Keyboard Provides all the...
... information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 24. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Power button Press to turn the power on or off. Keyboard Provides all the...
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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 • 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 • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
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.... • Where feasible, keep the ventilation openings on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. If you use the notebook on your unprotected lap. Soft surfaces can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and..., such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to your legs. Notebook operating temperatures can become quite high, increasing the risk of burns to focus on your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. CHAPTER...
.... • Where feasible, keep the ventilation openings on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. If you use the notebook on your unprotected lap. Soft surfaces can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and..., such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to your legs. Notebook operating temperatures can become quite high, increasing the risk of burns to focus on your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. CHAPTER...
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... tall, consider using an adjustable chair to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you ..., stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to break up your computer desk and...
... tall, consider using an adjustable chair to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you ..., stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to break up your computer desk and...
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.... The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 50. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable... If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.
.... The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 50. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable... If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.
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... 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 17 Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs... turns on page 3. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . 4 When you...
... 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 17 Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs... turns on page 3. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . 4 When you...
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... that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your dialup modem connection. Important The modem will not work with digital...
... that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your dialup modem connection. Important The modem will not work with digital...
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To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Connecting to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. 19
To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Connecting to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. 19
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...information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or other similar surface. Tip For more information on page 39. From that came with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other peripheral device" on using Windows, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 55. 3 If ...screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for files. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your online User ...
...information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or other similar surface. Tip For more information on page 39. From that came with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other peripheral device" on using Windows, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 55. 3 If ...screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for files. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your online User ...