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Adjusting the volume 37 Turning your wireless radio on or off 38 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card ...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 Notebook 71 Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 73 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 74 Cleaning...
Adjusting the volume 37 Turning your wireless radio on or off 38 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card ...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 Notebook 71 Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 73 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 74 Cleaning...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... Help menu or by clicking a Help button. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide... has been included on using Windows, using the program. 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...
... Help menu or by clicking a Help button. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide... has been included on using Windows, using the program. 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...
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...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. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 61. The hard drive...information, see "Changing batteries" on page 16. Includes the product model number. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 66. 14 www.gateway.com
...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. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 61. The hard drive...information, see "Changing batteries" on page 16. Includes the product model number. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 66. 14 www.gateway.com
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... the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 28. Provides all the features of a mouse. Inform you when a drive is used. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 29. For more information, see "Changing... Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on your hard drive. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Status indicators" on page 34. www.gateway.com 15 You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode.
... the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 28. Provides all the features of a mouse. Inform you when a drive is used. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 29. For more information, see "Changing... Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on your hard drive. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Status indicators" on page 34. www.gateway.com 15 You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode.
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... are slower than you run your notebook. See "Changing batteries" on page 54 for extended periods, you may want to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 61 for accessories or supplies. For more information about using ...which print in color or black and white. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you need additional space for more information about your notebook, such as ...
... are slower than you run your notebook. See "Changing batteries" on page 54 for extended periods, you may want to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 61 for accessories or supplies. For more information about using ...which print in color or black and white. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you need additional space for more information about your notebook, such as ...
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... to function in Using Your Computer which has been included on the front of your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com 25 Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the... the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set it to On/Off mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook.
... to function in Using Your Computer which has been included on the front of your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com 25 Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the... the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set it to On/Off mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook.
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... power button to "wake" it may become hot enough to turn off your hard drive. If the air vents are not obstructed. If your lap. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Important If for some reason you close the LCD panel without turning off...up . Turning off your notebook To turn off your skin. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it. 26 www.gateway.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook so air vents are blocked, ...
... power button to "wake" it may become hot enough to turn off your hard drive. If the air vents are not obstructed. If your lap. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Important If for some reason you close the LCD panel without turning off...up . Turning off your notebook To turn off your skin. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it. 26 www.gateway.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook so air vents are blocked, ...
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...; LED off - The hard drive is not in use . The disc drive is in use . ■ LED off . Important If none of the indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off - A ■ LED off . 28 www.gateway.com Wireless radio...
...; LED off - The hard drive is not in use . The disc drive is in use . ■ LED off . Important If none of the indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off - A ■ LED off . 28 www.gateway.com Wireless radio...
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... on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. To access this system key... Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. Enter Standby mode. www.gateway.com 31 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby... commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Status indicators" on the key. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To...
... on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. To access this system key... Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. Enter Standby mode. www.gateway.com 31 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby... commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Status indicators" on the key. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To...
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Select an object on the touchpad. Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Position the pointer over the object. Move your finger around on the screen. This action is called double-clicking. Move the pointer on the ... button once. To access this ... Press the left button twice in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Using the touchpad To... This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com 35 Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the middle of space and need...
Select an object on the touchpad. Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Position the pointer over the object. Move your finger around on the screen. This action is called double-clicking. Move the pointer on the ... button once. To access this ... Press the left button twice in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Using the touchpad To... This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com 35 Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the middle of space and need...
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... touchpad to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. To access this ... Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks You received your hard drive. Press the left button. Position the pointer over the object. For more information about an object on the screen.
... touchpad to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. To access this ... Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks You received your hard drive. Press the left button. Position the pointer over the object. For more information about an object on the screen.
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... volume control buttons on your notebook. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume your hard drive. www.gateway.com 37 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the volume in Using...
... volume control buttons on your notebook. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume your hard drive. www.gateway.com 37 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the volume in Using...
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... about playing DVDs, see "Using Windows Media Player" and "Using CyberLink PowerDVD" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Using Windows Media Player", "Using Nero Express", and "Editing... Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 42 www.gateway.com To access this increased capacity, full-length movies...
... about playing DVDs, see "Using Windows Media Player" and "Using CyberLink PowerDVD" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Using Windows Media Player", "Using Nero Express", and "Editing... Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 42 www.gateway.com To access this increased capacity, full-length movies...
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www.gateway.com 49 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 port on your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about editing video, see "Editing videos" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the side of your hard drive.
www.gateway.com 49 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 port on your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about editing video, see "Editing videos" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the side of your hard drive.
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... performance and portability. For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 53. 52 www.gateway.com 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...latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to prevent losing any unsaved work. If your hard drive. The Power Meter dialog box opens. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is checked on the Advance tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box....
... performance and portability. For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 53. 52 www.gateway.com 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...latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to prevent losing any unsaved work. If your hard drive. The Power Meter dialog box opens. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is checked on the Advance tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box....
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... battery periodically to recalibrate your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you see "Changing notebook power settings" in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . www.gateway.com 53 If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. Important If the power cord or battery icon... while it starts and you are using it but the battery charge is checked on your notebook. 2 As soon as it is installed and your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
... battery periodically to recalibrate your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you see "Changing notebook power settings" in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . www.gateway.com 53 If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. Important If the power cord or battery icon... while it starts and you are using it but the battery charge is checked on your notebook. 2 As soon as it is installed and your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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...see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. The display stays off the display while you are not being used....maximum power savings while your notebook is not in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to turn off until you do not need them. ...
...see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. The display stays off the display while you are not being used....maximum power savings while your notebook is not in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to turn off until you do not need them. ...
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...pillars, in large areas such as the display and drives, turn off . www.gateway.com 57 Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 53 and "Changing batteries" on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs,... then click Gateway Documentation. If you plan on your AC power adapter, also take an extra battery, and fully recharge the...
...pillars, in large areas such as the display and drives, turn off . www.gateway.com 57 Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 53 and "Changing batteries" on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs,... then click Gateway Documentation. If you plan on your AC power adapter, also take an extra battery, and fully recharge the...
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... or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 58 www.gateway.com In Standby mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to the hard drive. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. However...
... or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 58 www.gateway.com In Standby mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to the hard drive. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. However...