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... topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 ...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 ...
... topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 ...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 ...
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... 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 battery 53 Recalibrating the battery 53 Changing batteries 54 Extending battery life 56 ...Conserving battery power 56 Using alternate power sources 57 Changing power modes 57 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 59 Preventing static electricity discharge 60 Adding or replacing memory 61 Replacing the hard drive kit 66 7 Maintaining Your...
... 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 battery 53 Recalibrating the battery 53 Changing batteries 54 Extending battery life 56 ...Conserving battery power 56 Using alternate power sources 57 Changing power modes 57 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 59 Preventing static electricity discharge 60 Adding or replacing memory 61 Replacing the hard drive kit 66 7 Maintaining Your...
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... viruses 75 Updating Windows 78 Restoring your system 79 Microsoft System Restore 79 Reinstalling applications and drivers 79 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 80 8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 83 Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 ... Networks 97 Passwords 98 PC Cards 98 Power 99 Printer 100 Sound 101 Status indicators 102 Touchpad 102 Video 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 106 www...
... viruses 75 Updating Windows 78 Restoring your system 79 Microsoft System Restore 79 Reinstalling applications and drivers 79 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 80 8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 83 Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 ... Networks 97 Passwords 98 PC Cards 98 Power 99 Printer 100 Sound 101 Status indicators 102 Touchpad 102 Video 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 106 www...
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...plugged into AC power balanced with fast, considerate service. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com This design provides you are sure that you will receive the ... operating condition. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new Gateway notebook for years to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. You have made an excellent decision choosing...
...plugged into AC power balanced with fast, considerate service. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com This design provides you are sure that you will receive the ... operating condition. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new Gateway notebook for years to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. You have made an excellent decision choosing...
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Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
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... Submit. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to help you get a list of all Gateway notebooks. To view support documents for your account and general information about your notebook. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to view and purchase upgrades for... your notebook, type your drivers. Click Call Us to get drivers specific to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Click Support Home, ...
... Submit. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to help you get a list of all Gateway notebooks. To view support documents for your account and general information about your notebook. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to view and purchase upgrades for... your notebook, type your drivers. Click Call Us to get drivers specific to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Click Support Home, ...
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www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens.
www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens.
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...■ Full-text Search Matches - To view a list of your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header for the ...these topics. For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. You must be connected to the Internet to open BigFix. BigFix Your notebook may include BigFix. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or ...
...■ Full-text Search Matches - To view a list of your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header for the ...these topics. For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. You must be connected to the Internet to open BigFix. BigFix Your notebook may include BigFix. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or ...
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Locating your notebook's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook • Purchasing accessories 9
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Locating your notebook's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook • Purchasing accessories 9
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... ■ LED blinking red - battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - battery charge is off. notebook is on - Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Front Speaker LCD panel release Battery charge Headphone jack Speaker Microphone jack latch indicator Power indicator Component Icon Speakers LCD panel... are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 10 www.gateway.com battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off - notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - notebook is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Plug a ...
... ■ LED blinking red - battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - battery charge is off. notebook is on - Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Front Speaker LCD panel release Battery charge Headphone jack Speaker Microphone jack latch indicator Power indicator Component Icon Speakers LCD panel... are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 10 www.gateway.com battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off - notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - notebook is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Plug a ...
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...For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on page 40. To determine the type of drive in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this drive. Insert CDs or DVDs into these... slots are not obstructed. www.gateway.com 11 Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Ventilation fan DVD/CD-RW or multi-format DVD±RW drive ...
...For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on page 40. To determine the type of drive in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this drive. Insert CDs or DVDs into these... slots are not obstructed. www.gateway.com 11 Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Ventilation fan DVD/CD-RW or multi-format DVD±RW drive ...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot IEEE ...™, and Secure Digital™. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or...
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot IEEE ...™, and Secure Digital™. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or...
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For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 61. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard... Description Slide to unlock the battery. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 66. 14 www.gateway.com Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 16. The hard drive is not plugged into...
For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 61. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard... Description Slide to unlock the battery. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 66. 14 www.gateway.com Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 16. The hard drive is not plugged into...
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... and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes ... ordered, and location. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system. 16 www...
... and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes ... ordered, and location. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system. 16 www...
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...See "Changing batteries" on page 61 for more information. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 54 for more information about your notebook. www.gateway.com 17 For more memory. The Support page also has links to buy an additional battery so you think they are running more ... cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and...
...See "Changing batteries" on page 61 for more information. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 54 for more information about your notebook. www.gateway.com 17 For more memory. The Support page also has links to buy an additional battery so you think they are running more ... cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and...
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USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer. 18 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers.
USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer. 18 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers.
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19
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...even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook over so the bottom is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery.... Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook's battery. You should use your notebook on page 53. 20 www.gateway.com The battery was shipped to be much shorter than you partially charged. Important If the battery is facing up...
...even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook over so the bottom is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery.... Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook's battery. You should use your notebook on page 53. 20 www.gateway.com The battery was shipped to be much shorter than you partially charged. Important If the battery is facing up...
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www.gateway.com 21 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged.
www.gateway.com 21 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a telephone ...
Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a telephone ...