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... 5 Searching for a 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 3 Getting... 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 34 Using the touchpad 35 www...
... 5 Searching for a 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 3 Getting... 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 34 Using the touchpad 35 www...
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... Replacing the hard drive kit 66 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 71 Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 73 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 74 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 74 ii www...
... Replacing the hard drive kit 66 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 71 Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 73 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 74 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 74 ii www...
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... Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 92 Memory 92 Memory card reader 93 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 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...
... Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 92 Memory 92 Memory card reader 93 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 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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... memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. 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 ...an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into ...
... memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. 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 ...an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into ...
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... Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Keyboard area Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 28. Provides...
... Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Keyboard area Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 28. Provides...
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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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..." in Standby/Resume mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the...
..." in Standby/Resume mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the...
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... that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your notebook. www.gateway.com 27 The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog...button for about five seconds, then release it on again. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically.
... that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your notebook. www.gateway.com 27 The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog...button for about five seconds, then release it on again. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically.
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... keypad is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - The hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use. Chapter 3: Getting Started Status indicators Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on...are on . Wireless radio is not in use. Wireless radio is turned on , you when a drive is being used . A ■ LED off . 28 www.gateway.com Disc drive ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned off - The hard drive is turned on - Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off...
... keypad is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - The hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use. Chapter 3: Getting Started Status indicators Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on...are on . Wireless radio is not in use. Wireless radio is turned on , you when a drive is being used . A ■ LED off . 28 www.gateway.com Disc drive ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned off - The hard drive is turned on - Numeric keypad is in use . ■ LED off...
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...gateway.com 29 Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Using the keyboard Using the keyboard... Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys...
...gateway.com 29 Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Using the keyboard Using the keyboard... Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys...
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...combination with a colored system key to shortcut menus and help . Press the FN key in combination with another key. Chapter 3: Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. Each ...keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. 1 30 www.gateway.com For more about the function key actions. Press FN+ to perform actions in Windows. Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to ...
...combination with a colored system key to shortcut menus and help . Press the FN key in combination with another key. Chapter 3: Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. Each ...keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. 1 30 www.gateway.com For more about the function key actions. Press FN+ to perform actions in Windows. Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to ...
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...network guide that provide wireless communication. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 46. Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook) ■ Both displays at the... information, see "Status indicators" on page 28. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Toggle the status indicators on or off . Turn the optional wireless network on or off . To... Current aviation regulations require wireless ...
...network guide that provide wireless communication. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 46. Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook) ■ Both displays at the... information, see "Status indicators" on page 28. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Toggle the status indicators on or off . Turn the optional wireless network on or off . To... Current aviation regulations require wireless ...
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Using the keyboard To... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. www.gateway.com 33 Decrease volume. Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Press and hold FN, then press this system key... Mute the sound.
Using the keyboard To... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. www.gateway.com 33 Decrease volume. Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Press and hold FN, then press this system key... Mute the sound.
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For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume your hard drive. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume You can use the volume ... adjust the volume in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 31. www.gateway.com 37 To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of...
For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume your hard drive. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume You can use the volume ... adjust the volume in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 31. www.gateway.com 37 To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of...
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Screw 62 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K.
Screw 62 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K.
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... notch in the module lines up with the tab in place. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook.... www.gateway.com 65 Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it can only be inserted in one direction. This module is keyed...
... notch in the module lines up with the tab in place. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook.... www.gateway.com 65 Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it can only be inserted in one direction. This module is keyed...
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... and turn the notebook upside down. Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. 74 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using a product made of specially coated glass and can of air with the cloth. Let the liquid... drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to replace it again. If you may need to use it . If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen...
... and turn the notebook upside down. Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. 74 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using a product made of specially coated glass and can of air with the cloth. Let the liquid... drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to replace it again. If you may need to use it . If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen...
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...9632; If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you performed and make sure that your hard drive...on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each ...
...9632; If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you performed and make sure that your hard drive...on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each ...
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.... 92 www.gateway.com Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it . A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a "Keyboard stuck" or ... ■ If you know works to drain it upside down to make sure that nothing is resting on turning off your notebook. Clean the keyboard and turn off your numeric keypad. For more information, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then ...
.... 92 www.gateway.com Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it . A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a "Keyboard stuck" or ... ■ If you know works to drain it upside down to make sure that nothing is resting on turning off your notebook. Clean the keyboard and turn off your numeric keypad. For more information, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then ...
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...notebook is connected correctly to work, make sure that is supplying power. The technician may have you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your notebook is nearby at the time of this chapter. If you use a surge ...that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to a grounded AC outlet that you have installed it . Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your notebook, follow troubleshooting steps....
...notebook is connected correctly to work, make sure that is supplying power. The technician may have you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your notebook is nearby at the time of this chapter. If you use a surge ...that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to a grounded AC outlet that you have installed it . Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your notebook, follow troubleshooting steps....