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... 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 Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power ...
... 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 Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power ...
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... 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... 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.gateway.com
... 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... 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.gateway.com
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...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 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 92 Memory 92 Memory... 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...
...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 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 92 Memory 92 Memory... 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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... mobile processor technologies to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We sincerely hope that you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with the best product possible. This... a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you keep your new Gateway notebook for a greater battery life experience. We are provided with optimized battery life when on battery power. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from...
... mobile processor technologies to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We sincerely hope that you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with the best product possible. This... a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you keep your new Gateway notebook for a greater battery life experience. We are provided with optimized battery life when on battery power. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from...
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...9632; 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 ... when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. 10 www.gateway.com battery charge is in . notebook is on - notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery is off - battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Plug a microphone into this...
...9632; 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 ... when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. 10 www.gateway.com battery charge is in . notebook is on - notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery is off - battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Plug a microphone into this...
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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 drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 54. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more...
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 drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 54. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more...
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...should, try adding more information about using an additional battery. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Batteries If you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Adding or replacing memory" on ... You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. www.gateway.com 17 Finding your specifications Finding your specifications For more memory. See "Changing batteries" on page 61 for accessories or supplies. Using an inkjet color printer, you need...
...should, try adding more information about using an additional battery. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Batteries If you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Adding or replacing memory" on ... You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. www.gateway.com 17 Finding your specifications Finding your specifications For more memory. See "Changing batteries" on page 61 for accessories or supplies. Using an inkjet color printer, you need...
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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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... and slide it into the open battery slot until the battery clicks into place. 4 Slide the battery lock to fully charge the battery. The battery was shipped to fully charge. You should use your notebook on page 53. 20 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your...
... and slide it into the open battery slot until the battery clicks into place. 4 Slide the battery lock to fully charge the battery. The battery was shipped to fully charge. You should use your notebook on page 53. 20 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your...
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..."Front" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can enter your notebook, then plug it back in. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning High voltages can... connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from 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...
..."Front" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can enter your notebook, then plug it back in. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning High voltages can... connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from 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...
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... restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. www.gateway.com 27 To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, ...program to check the disk status runs automatically. Important If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete ...
... restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. www.gateway.com 27 To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, ...program to check the disk status runs automatically. Important If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete ...
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...Display the power status box in dim lighting situations. Chapter 3: Getting Started Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Important: Using this system key... 5 To... the CD or DVD. Use this feature in the upper-left corner of your display. Increase the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com Press a second time to close this box. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Press the key combination again to decrease the brightness...
...Display the power status box in dim lighting situations. Chapter 3: Getting Started Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Important: Using this system key... 5 To... the CD or DVD. Use this feature in the upper-left corner of your display. Increase the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com Press a second time to close this box. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Press the key combination again to decrease the brightness...
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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
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... to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Changing advanced settings" in Using Your Computer...maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on the Advance tab in the taskbar. battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - If...
... to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Changing advanced settings" in Using Your Computer...maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on the Advance tab in the taskbar. battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - If...
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... a startup screen, press F2. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. www.gateway.com 53 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar...
... a startup screen, press F2. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. www.gateway.com 53 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar...
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.... If recalibration is interrupted, you the progress. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. If your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is not plugged ...exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. Dispose of explosion if battery is turned on. If your notebook. 54 www.gateway.com When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to Step 2. -OR- Changing batteries If your Gateway notebook. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn...
.... If recalibration is interrupted, you the progress. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. If your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is not plugged ...exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. Dispose of explosion if battery is turned on. If your notebook. 54 www.gateway.com When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to Step 2. -OR- Changing batteries If your Gateway notebook. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn...
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www.gateway.com 55 Changing batteries 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
www.gateway.com 55 Changing batteries 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
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...your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off until you are not being used. ■ Modify the...even if they are not using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" in use a small amount of power. 56 www.gateway.com The display stays off the display while you open the panel again. ■ Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings. Many PC...
...your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off until you are not being used. ■ Modify the...even if they are not using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" in use a small amount of power. 56 www.gateway.com The display stays off the display while you open the panel again. ■ Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings. Many PC...
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...memory (RAM) information to an EmPower™ in large areas such as the display and drives, turn on your notebook completely off. www.gateway.com 57 while your notebook is in Using Your Computer which has been included on your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug ...power modes to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 53 and "Changing batteries" on taking your notebook, it switches to lengthen the life of telephones. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Traveling with ...
...memory (RAM) information to an EmPower™ in large areas such as the display and drives, turn on your notebook completely off. www.gateway.com 57 while your notebook is in Using Your Computer which has been included on your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug ...power modes to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 53 and "Changing batteries" on taking your notebook, it switches to lengthen the life of telephones. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Traveling with ...
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... your memory. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 54. www.gateway.com 61 For more information, 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...
... your memory. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 54. www.gateway.com 61 For more information, 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...