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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 ...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 to a broadband modem or network 18 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 19 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 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 ...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 to a broadband modem or network 18 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 19 Starting your...
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... Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on page 19. 9 Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor..., rug, or other similar surface. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack.
... Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on page 19. 9 Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor..., rug, or other similar surface. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack.
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...the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came...three hours for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see ...
...the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came...three hours for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see ...
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...to toggle the status lights on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps ... of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
...to toggle the status lights on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps ... of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
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...such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to the hard drive so you do not use a power adapter. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from the hard drive ...programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. 72 For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely...
...such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to the hard drive so you do not use a power adapter. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from the hard drive ...programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. 72 For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely...
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... on page 67. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. 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...
... on page 67. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. 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...
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If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. www.gateway.com 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only ... memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 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 and memory cards. 101 This module is keyed so it into...
If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. www.gateway.com 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only ... memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 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 and memory cards. 101 This module is keyed so it into...
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... drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the cover, then tighten the screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 20 If your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" on page 52, then go to...
... drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the cover, then tighten the screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 20 If your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" on page 52, then go to...
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...Instead, unplug 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 maintenance ... or if the case was damaged. 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 to troubleshoot your problem ...
...Instead, unplug 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 maintenance ... or if the case was damaged. 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 to troubleshoot your problem ...
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...70. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 68. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about recharging... must return your notebook for instructions. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing the battery" on page 74. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS...
...70. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 68. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about recharging... must return your notebook for instructions. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing the battery" on page 74. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS...
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... play button 27, 38 stop button 27, 38 troubleshooting 131 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 51 automobile power adapter 72 B battery alternate power sources 72 bay 69 calibrating 86 changing 69 charge indicator 6, 68 charge status 68 charging 16, 68 conserving... extending life 86 fuel gauges 86 icons 68 installing 69 latch 10 life span 86 locating 10 managing power 71 maximizing performance 71 monitoring charge 68 recalibrating 70 recharging 16, 68 release latch 10 replacing 69 storing 86 troubleshooting 129 bays battery 69 hard ...
... play button 27, 38 stop button 27, 38 troubleshooting 131 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 51 automobile power adapter 72 B battery alternate power sources 72 bay 69 calibrating 86 changing 69 charge indicator 6, 68 charge status 68 charging 16, 68 conserving... extending life 86 fuel gauges 86 icons 68 installing 69 latch 10 life span 86 locating 10 managing power 71 maximizing performance 71 monitoring charge 68 recalibrating 70 recharging 16, 68 release latch 10 replacing 69 storing 86 troubleshooting 129 bays battery 69 hard ...
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...DVD 51 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 98 EmPower power adapter 72 ergonomics 14 eSATA jack 9 troubleshooting 115 Ethernet connecting wired 18 jack 8, 18 Express Card adding 59 inserting 59 installing 59 removing 59 slot 59 troubleshooting 113 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7, ... bank 33 troubleshooting 114 tutorial 29 using 29 Firewire port 8 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Management re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H...
...DVD 51 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 98 EmPower power adapter 72 ergonomics 14 eSATA jack 9 troubleshooting 115 Ethernet connecting wired 18 jack 8, 18 Express Card adding 59 inserting 59 installing 59 removing 59 slot 59 troubleshooting 113 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7, ... bank 33 troubleshooting 114 tutorial 29 using 29 Firewire port 8 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Management re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H...
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... 2, 80 modem cable 8, 18 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 19, 78 DSL 8, 18 international adapter 78 jack (dial-up) 9, 19 troubleshooting 121 monitor adding external 62 color quality 64 port 9 screen resolution 64 troubleshooting external 132 using 26 using external 65 mouse connecting 36 troubleshooting 125 USB port 7, 8 moving pointer 36 screen... Express Card PDA memory cards 58 peripheral devices 60 Plug and Play devices USB support for 60 pointer identifying 35 moving 36 ports See connections power
... 2, 80 modem cable 8, 18 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 19, 78 DSL 8, 18 international adapter 78 jack (dial-up) 9, 19 troubleshooting 121 monitor adding external 62 color quality 64 port 9 screen resolution 64 troubleshooting external 132 using 26 using external 65 mouse connecting 36 troubleshooting 125 USB port 7, 8 moving pointer 36 screen... Express Card PDA memory cards 58 peripheral devices 60 Plug and Play devices USB support for 60 pointer identifying 35 moving 36 ports See connections power
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www.gateway.com AC adapter 16, 72 advanced settings 74, 75 alternate sources 72 automobile/airplane adapter 72 battery 68, 69, 70, 71 button 11, 26 changing modes 73 changing plans 74 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 71 EmPower adapter 72 extending battery life 71 Hibernate mode 72 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 72 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 81 management...
www.gateway.com AC adapter 16, 72 advanced settings 74, 75 alternate sources 72 automobile/airplane adapter 72 battery 68, 69, 70, 71 button 11, 26 changing modes 73 changing plans 74 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 71 EmPower adapter 72 extending battery life 71 Hibernate mode 72 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 72 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 81 management...