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... specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 22 Connecting the dial-up modem 23 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 24 Starting your notebook 25 Waking up your notebook 26 Turning off your notebook 26 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 27 Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad...
... specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 22 Connecting the dial-up modem 23 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 24 Starting your notebook 25 Waking up your notebook 26 Turning off your notebook 26 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 27 Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad...
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Adjusting the volume 37 Turning your wireless radio on or off 38 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 46 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 48 5 Managing Power 51 Monitoring the battery charge 52 Recharging the...
Adjusting the volume 37 Turning your wireless radio on or off 38 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 46 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 48 5 Managing Power 51 Monitoring the battery charge 52 Recharging the...
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... battery charge indicator). If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter...
... battery charge indicator). If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter...
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... your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on or off . Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. Turn the optional wireless network on commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings...
... your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on or off . Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. Turn the optional wireless network on commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings...
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... 5: Managing Power 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. Warning Danger of used battery promptly. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is on . If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery: 1 If your Gateway notebook. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must turn...
... 5: Managing Power 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. Warning Danger of used battery promptly. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is on . If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery: 1 If your Gateway notebook. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must turn...
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... AC power adapter is connected to your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. www.gateway.com 83 Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make...
... AC power adapter is connected to your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. www.gateway.com 83 Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make...
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... 31. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To free IRQ resources for the new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. The screen resolution is disabled. The text on your hard drive. Display The screen is dim or difficult to disable, then click Disable. www.gateway.com 85 Help and Support Troubleshooting For more information, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" in Using Your Computer...
... 31. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To free IRQ resources for the new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. The screen resolution is disabled. The text on your hard drive. Display The screen is dim or difficult to disable, then click Disable. www.gateway.com 85 Help and Support Troubleshooting For more information, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" in Using Your Computer...
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... the modem cable is installed correctly. For more information, see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Internet You cannot connect to make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You...
... the modem cable is installed correctly. For more information, see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Internet You cannot connect to make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You...
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... Internet connection, or your ISP is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for help. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your notebook People are unable to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to browse the Internet This problem...
... Internet connection, or your ISP is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for help. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your notebook People are unable to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to browse the Internet This problem...
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... a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set appropriately. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. www.gateway.com 93 Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem (dial...
... a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set appropriately. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. www.gateway.com 93 Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem (dial...
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... can tolerate and still work with your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. Wiggle the modem cable to connect at a different location). Line noise is in the wall or telephone wall jack are correct. The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Do not connect these devices to the same...
... can tolerate and still work with your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. Wiggle the modem cable to connect at a different location). Line noise is in the wall or telephone wall jack are correct. The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Do not connect these devices to the same...
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... recover a forgotten password. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your PC Card's documentation. 98 www.gateway.com Call Gateway Customer Care for troubleshooting information. See the documentation that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned off, then retype the password. You must return your network equipment for instructions. You may not be able to access the Internet...
... recover a forgotten password. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your PC Card's documentation. 98 www.gateway.com Call Gateway Customer Care for troubleshooting information. See the documentation that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned off, then retype the password. You must return your network equipment for instructions. You may not be able to access the Internet...
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... about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. ■ If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 53. ■ Make sure that the battery is not working on page 53. ■ Let the battery return to your hard drive. Power Your notebook is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For more information, see "Installing the battery" on AC power ■ Make sure...
... about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. ■ If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 53. ■ Make sure that the battery is not working on page 53. ■ Let the battery return to your hard drive. Power Your notebook is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For more information, see "Installing the battery" on AC power ■ Make sure...
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..., click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on ■ Make sure that the printer is...
..., click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on ■ Make sure that the printer is...
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... headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the volume control on page 31. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If you print large files or many files at one time, you need to use. If your notebook is turned up...
... headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the volume control on page 31. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If you print large files or many files at one time, you need to use. If your notebook is turned up...
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... Help and Support. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned on the touchpad. Touchpad The notebook is not responding when you click or tap on the touchpad ■ Turn on . Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off. Press FN+F1 to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in...
... Help and Support. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned on the touchpad. Touchpad The notebook is not responding when you click or tap on the touchpad ■ Turn on . Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off. Press FN+F1 to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in...
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... power adapter 57 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24 external monitor 13, 31 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 95 files opening 35 troubleshooting 88 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 66 replacing 66 troubleshooting 89 headphone jack 10 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5 Using...
... power adapter 57 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24 external monitor 13, 31 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 95 files opening 35 troubleshooting 88 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 66 replacing 66 troubleshooting 89 headphone jack 10 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5 Using...
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hot-swapping 44 I i.Link port 12 IEEE 1394 port 12 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 17 installing battery 54 devices 84 hard drive 66 memory 61 PC Card 44 Internet troubleshooting 90, 95 IRQ conflicts 84 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 11 key combinations 31 keyboard buttons 29 cleaning 74 connecting 29 features 29 locating 15 troubleshooting 92 USB port 12 keys application 30 arrow 30 battery status 32 brightness 32 directional 30 Fn 30, 31 function 30 LCD brightness 32...
hot-swapping 44 I i.Link port 12 IEEE 1394 port 12 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 17 installing battery 54 devices 84 hard drive 66 memory 61 PC Card 44 Internet troubleshooting 90, 95 IRQ conflicts 84 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 11 key combinations 31 keyboard buttons 29 cleaning 74 connecting 29 features 29 locating 15 troubleshooting 92 USB port 12 keys application 30 arrow 30 battery status 32 brightness 32 directional 30 Fn 30, 31 function 30 LCD brightness 32...
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... model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 93 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 74 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 97 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42 muting sound 33, 37 N navigation keys 30 network jack 13, 24 troubleshooting 97 networking turning off wireless network 38 turning on wireless network...
... model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 93 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 74 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 97 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42 muting sound 33, 37 N navigation keys 30 network jack 13, 24 troubleshooting 97 networking turning off wireless network 38 turning on wireless network...
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... 35 opening shortcut menu 36 right-clicking 36 rocker switch 34 selecting screen objects 35 training CD 106 classroom 106 Gateway Learning Libraries 106 Learn With Gateway 106 troubleshooting audio 101 automated system 105 device installation 84 display 85 DVD drive 86 faxes 95 files 88 general guidelines 83 hard drive 89 Internet connection 90, 95 IRQ conflict 84 keyboard 92 LCD panel 85 memory 92 memory card reader 93 modem 93 mouse 97 network 97 passwords...
... 35 opening shortcut menu 36 right-clicking 36 rocker switch 34 selecting screen objects 35 training CD 106 classroom 106 Gateway Learning Libraries 106 Learn With Gateway 106 troubleshooting audio 101 automated system 105 device installation 84 display 85 DVD drive 86 faxes 95 files 88 general guidelines 83 hard drive 89 Internet connection 90, 95 IRQ conflict 84 keyboard 92 LCD panel 85 memory 92 memory card reader 93 modem 93 mouse 97 network 97 passwords...