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... 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 the dial-up modem... 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.gateway.com i
... 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 the dial-up modem... 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.gateway.com i
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Plug a modem cable into this connector. Back Power connector Monitor port Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 24. For more information, ... modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Component Ethernet jack Modem jack Back Icon Description Plug a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this port. www.gateway.com 13
Plug a modem cable into this connector. Back Power connector Monitor port Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 24. For more information, ... modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Component Ethernet jack Modem jack Back Icon Description Plug a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this port. www.gateway.com 13
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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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... can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 53. 20 www.gateway.com If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to fully charge. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating ... the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. You should use your notebook's battery. Important If the battery is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side...
... can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 53. 20 www.gateway.com If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to fully charge. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating ... the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. You should use your notebook's battery. Important If the battery is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side...
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www.gateway.com 21 The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook's power connector. Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to 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.
www.gateway.com 21 The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook's power connector. Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to 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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... the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, ... until it back in. 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. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector ...
... the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, ... until it back in. 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. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector ...
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...power settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is connected to AC power. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5...gauge. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on and the power cord icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . www.gateway.com 53 While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on...
...power settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is connected to AC power. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5...gauge. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on and the power cord icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . www.gateway.com 53 While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on...
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... following power modes to lengthen the life of telephones. www.gateway.com 57 Save the battery for times when you will have access to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. ■ If... you cannot use a power adapter. ■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you activated Hibernate mode. If you plan ...
... following power modes to lengthen the life of telephones. www.gateway.com 57 Save the battery for times when you will have access to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. ■ If... you cannot use a power adapter. ■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you activated Hibernate mode. If you plan ...
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..., see "Changing batteries" on page 60. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any module can be placed in the slot. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
..., see "Changing batteries" on page 60. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any module can be placed in the slot. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up...
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... Your Computer which has been included on page 54. 66 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 60. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and...
... Your Computer which has been included on page 54. 66 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 60. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and...
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...: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you start your notebook. For more information about preventing damage... remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 82 www.gateway.com
...: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you start your notebook. For more information about preventing damage... remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 82 www.gateway.com
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... the screen, write down the exact message. www.gateway.com 83 First steps First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that your hard drive is supplying power.... ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the ...
... the screen, write down the exact message. www.gateway.com 83 First steps First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that your hard drive is supplying power.... ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the ...
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... this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the PC Card you installed is connected correctly to room temperature. www.gateway.com 99 For more information on resource conflicts, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. ■ If your AC power adapter is not causing a system resource conflict. For...
... this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the PC Card you installed is connected correctly to room temperature. www.gateway.com 99 For more information on resource conflicts, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. ■ If your AC power adapter is not causing a system resource conflict. For...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 13 international adapters 57 accessories purchasing 17 safety precautions 109 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33 back button 32 ... button 32 stop button 32 troubleshooting 101 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 74 playing 42 automobile power adapter 57 B battery alternate power sources 57 bay 54 changing 54 charge indicator 10, 52 charge status 52 charging 20, 53 conserving ... memory card 93 troubleshooting PC Card 98 types of memory cards supported 43 carrying case 17 CD cleaning 74 www.gateway.com 119
Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 13 international adapters 57 accessories purchasing 17 safety precautions 109 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33 back button 32 ... button 32 stop button 32 troubleshooting 101 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 74 playing 42 automobile power adapter 57 B battery alternate power sources 57 bay 54 changing 54 charge indicator 10, 52 charge status 52 charging 20, 53 conserving ... memory card 93 troubleshooting PC Card 98 types of memory cards supported 43 carrying case 17 CD cleaning 74 www.gateway.com 119
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... 73 CD 74 computer exterior 73 computer screen 74 DVD 74 keyboard 74 LCD panel 74 screen 74 clicking 35 closing unresponsive program 27 connecting AC adapter 20 dial-up modem 23 external keyboard 29 external monitor 46 keyboard 29 projector 46 to cable modem 24 to DSL modem 24 to Ethernet... digital camera USB port 12 digital video camera connecting 48 IEEE 1394 port 12 directional keys 30 display properties 47 switching 31 troubleshooting 85 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 120 www...
... 73 CD 74 computer exterior 73 computer screen 74 DVD 74 keyboard 74 LCD panel 74 screen 74 clicking 35 closing unresponsive program 27 connecting AC adapter 20 dial-up modem 23 external keyboard 29 external monitor 46 keyboard 29 projector 46 to cable modem 24 to DSL modem 24 to Ethernet... digital camera USB port 12 digital video camera connecting 48 IEEE 1394 port 12 directional keys 30 display properties 47 switching 31 troubleshooting 85 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 120 www...
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... slot 44 troubleshooting 98 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 43 playing audio CD 42 DVD 42 pointer identifying 34 moving 35 power AC adapter 20, 57 automobile/airplane adapter 57 battery 27, 52, 53, 54, 56 www.gateway.com 123
... slot 44 troubleshooting 98 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 43 playing audio CD 42 DVD 42 pointer identifying 34 moving 35 power AC adapter 20, 57 automobile/airplane adapter 57 battery 27, 52, 53, 54, 56 www.gateway.com 123