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... 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 Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 22 Connecting ...
... 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 Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 22 Connecting ...
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... 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 ...the notebook screen 74 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 74 ii www.gateway.com
... 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 ...the notebook screen 74 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 74 ii www.gateway.com
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... 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...
... 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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...through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you will be pleased with the best product possible. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. We are sure that you keep your new... Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of services and support. ...
...through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you will be pleased with the best product possible. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. We are sure that you keep your new... Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of services and support. ...
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... information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. You can access most online help... Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive.
... information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. You can access most online help... Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive.
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.... ■ LED off . 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 release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones or amplified... The built-in . Plug a microphone into this jack. Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 10 www.gateway.com battery is on - battery is off - notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red -
.... ■ LED off . 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 release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when headphones or amplified... The built-in . Plug a microphone into this jack. Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 10 www.gateway.com battery is on - battery is off - notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red -
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... into this connector. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 46. Back Power connector Monitor port Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an...
... into this connector. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 46. Back Power connector Monitor port Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an...
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Includes the product model number. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 16. Slide to release the battery. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock ...page 54. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 61. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 66. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the ...
Includes the product model number. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 16. Slide to release the battery. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock ...page 54. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 61. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 66. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the ...
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...Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 34. Inform ...the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 29. www.gateway.com 15 For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Status indicators" on or off. Keyboard area Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn...
...Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 34. Inform ...the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 29. www.gateway.com 15 For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Status indicators" on or off. Keyboard area Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn...
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...memory. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more information. The most common types are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more information, see "Gateway Web site" on page 61 for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can...The Support page also has links to your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use ...
...memory. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more information. The most common types are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more information, see "Gateway Web site" on page 61 for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can...The Support page also has links to your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use ...
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... your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 53. 20 www.gateway.com The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to be much shorter than...
... your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 53. 20 www.gateway.com The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to be much shorter than...
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Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. www.gateway.com 21 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter.
Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. www.gateway.com 21 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter.
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... problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Protecting from reaching your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com Warning High voltages ...can cause serious injury or death. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that can enter your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to disassemble the AC adapter. If you have a...
... problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Protecting from reaching your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com Warning High voltages ...can cause serious injury or death. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that can enter your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to disassemble the AC adapter. If you have a...
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... 25 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. The power button is preset to function in Standby/Resume mode. Tips & Tricks For more information ...about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on -screen instructions to set it to On/Off mode. Starting your notebook...
... 25 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. The power button is preset to function in Standby/Resume mode. Tips & Tricks For more information ...about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on -screen instructions to set it to On/Off mode. Starting your notebook...
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... called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby mode, press the power button to "wake" it up your notebook When you have not used your notebook... information about five seconds, then release it. 26 www.gateway.com Waking up . Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Important If for some reason you cannot use the...
... called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby mode, press the power button to "wake" it up your notebook When you have not used your notebook... information about five seconds, then release it. 26 www.gateway.com Waking up . Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Important If for some reason you cannot use the...
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...Click Task Manager. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the ...notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com 27 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, ...
...Click Task Manager. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the ...notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com 27 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, ...
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... this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. For more information, see "Status indicators" on page 28. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby mode. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port...
... this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. For more information, see "Status indicators" on page 28. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby mode. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port...
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... brightness setting. Increase the brightness of your display. Chapter 3: Getting Started Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of the display. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Play or pause the CD... playing the CD or DVD. Press the key combination again to close this feature in bright sunlight. Decrease the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com
... brightness setting. Increase the brightness of your display. Chapter 3: Getting Started Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of the display. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Play or pause the CD... playing the CD or DVD. Press the key combination again to close this feature in bright sunlight. Decrease the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com
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... the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. www.gateway.com 47 You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site.... 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on the desktop, then click Properties.
... the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. www.gateway.com 47 You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site.... 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on the desktop, then click Properties.
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Chapter 5 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 51
Chapter 5 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 51
