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... a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing 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 ... 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 memory 61 Replacing the hard drive kit 66 7 Maintaining Your...
... a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing 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 ... 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 memory 61 Replacing the hard drive kit 66 7 Maintaining Your...
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... viruses 75 Updating Windows 78 Restoring your system 79 Microsoft System Restore 79 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...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 ...
... viruses 75 Updating Windows 78 Restoring your system 79 Microsoft System Restore 79 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...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 ...
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... (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com 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 slot IEEE 1394 port Insert one Type II PC Card into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Memory card ...
... (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com 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 slot IEEE 1394 port Insert one Type II PC Card into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Memory card ...
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Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using DVD drives • Using the media card reader • Using a PC Card • Viewing the display on a monitor or projector • Connecting a video camera to your notebook 39
Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using DVD drives • Using the media card reader • Using a PC Card • Viewing the display on a monitor or projector • Connecting a video camera to your notebook 39
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... remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway.com This slot accepts one Type II card. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you...
... remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway.com This slot accepts one Type II card. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you...
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Turn off your notebook. icon in the taskbar, the PC Card Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware name, then click Stop. -OR- www.gateway.com 45 Adding and removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label-side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook.
Turn off your notebook. icon in the taskbar, the PC Card Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware name, then click Stop. -OR- www.gateway.com 45 Adding and removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label-side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook.
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.... Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports 3 Eject the PC Card by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your notebook. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor You... can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off your notebook. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your notebook. 46 www.gateway.com For the...
.... Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports 3 Eject the PC Card by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your notebook. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor You... can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off your notebook. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your notebook. 46 www.gateway.com For the...
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Chapter 5: Managing Power 8 Turn your notebook is comfortable. ■ Remove PC Cards when you do not need them. Many PC Cards use . To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. The display stays off the ... panel and press the power button. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power your notebook. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off until you...
Chapter 5: Managing Power 8 Turn your notebook is comfortable. ■ Remove PC Cards when you do not need them. Many PC Cards use . To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. The display stays off the ... panel and press the power button. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power your notebook. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off until you...
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...Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 54. www.gateway.com 61 The modules are available in the slot. 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 remove any module can be placed in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your memory. Adding or replacing memory Adding...
...Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 54. www.gateway.com 61 The modules are available in the slot. 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 remove any module can be placed in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your memory. Adding or replacing memory Adding...
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...Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Back up any PC cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 54. 66 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Backing up . 7 Remove the ...battery. 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 ...
...Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Back up any PC cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 54. 66 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Backing up . 7 Remove the ...battery. 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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... more information, see your startup password The password feature (which is set in the Search box , then click the arrow. You forgot your PC Card's documentation. 98 www.gateway.com Contact your home network. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that you may , however, be able to connect your...
... more information, see your startup password The password feature (which is set in the Search box , then click the arrow. You forgot your PC Card's documentation. 98 www.gateway.com Contact your home network. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that you may , however, be able to connect your...
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...the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the PC Card you installed is not causing a system resource conflict. For more information on resource conflicts, see "Installing the ..., into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is not working on page 53. ■ Let the battery return to your notebook. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 53. ■ Make sure that the surge protector...
...the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the PC Card you installed is not causing a system resource conflict. For more information on resource conflicts, see "Installing the ..., into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is not working on page 53. ■ Let the battery return to your notebook. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 53. ■ Make sure that the surge protector...
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...the system rating label. The following section is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Wireless devices are safe for use Gateway products in , is not listed, please contact your notebook is allowed in your local Radio Approval agency for requirements. The power output... listed in your system are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is a general overview of fire, use in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11b/g LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. Warning To reduce the risk of considerations...
...the system rating label. The following section is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Wireless devices are safe for use Gateway products in , is not listed, please contact your notebook is allowed in your local Radio Approval agency for requirements. The power output... listed in your system are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is a general overview of fire, use in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11b/g LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. Warning To reduce the risk of considerations...
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... 75 Num Lock status indicator 28 numeric keypad status indicator 28 using 30 O online help 5, 7 opening files 35 folders 35 LCD panel 10 notebook 10 programs 35 shortcut menu 36 P password 98 PC Card adding 44 eject button 44 inserting 44 installing 44 removing 44 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 ...
... 75 Num Lock status indicator 28 numeric keypad status indicator 28 using 30 O online help 5, 7 opening files 35 folders 35 LCD panel 10 notebook 10 programs 35 shortcut menu 36 P password 98 PC Card adding 44 eject button 44 inserting 44 installing 44 removing 44 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 ...
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Standby mode 26, 31, 58 system key 31 starting notebook 25 programs 35 static electricity 60 status indicators battery charge 10, 52 Caps Lock ... menu 36 right-clicking 36 rocker switch 34 selecting screen objects 35 training CD 106 classroom 106 Gateway Learning Libraries 106 Learn With Gateway 106 troubleshooting audio 101 automated system 105 device installation 84 display 85 DVD drive 86 faxes 95 files... panel 85 memory 92 memory card reader 93 modem 93 mouse 97 network 97 passwords 98 PC Cards 98 power 99 printer 100 safety guidelines 82 screen 85, 103 screen area 85 screen resolution 85 sound 101...
Standby mode 26, 31, 58 system key 31 starting notebook 25 programs 35 static electricity 60 status indicators battery charge 10, 52 Caps Lock ... menu 36 right-clicking 36 rocker switch 34 selecting screen objects 35 training CD 106 classroom 106 Gateway Learning Libraries 106 Learn With Gateway 106 troubleshooting audio 101 automated system 105 device installation 84 display 85 DVD drive 86 faxes 95 files... panel 85 memory 92 memory card reader 93 modem 93 mouse 97 network 97 passwords 98 PC Cards 98 power 99 printer 100 safety guidelines 82 screen 85, 103 screen area 85 screen resolution 85 sound 101...
