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... Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 22 Connecting the dial-up modem 23 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 24 Starting your notebook 25 Waking up your notebook 26 Turning off your notebook 26 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 27 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...
... Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 22 Connecting the dial-up modem 23 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 24 Starting your notebook 25 Waking up your notebook 26 Turning off your notebook 26 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 27 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...
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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 reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting 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...
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 reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting 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...
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... first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. To protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can enter your notebook connected to disassemble the AC adapter. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into...
... first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. To protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can enter your notebook connected to disassemble the AC adapter. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into...
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... monitor port on or off . For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in an airplane. 802.11g (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that came with equipment on or off . www.gateway.com 31 Turn the optional wireless network on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start...
... monitor port on or off . For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in an airplane. 802.11g (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that came with equipment on or off . www.gateway.com 31 Turn the optional wireless network on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start...
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... accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. Changing batteries If your notebook. 54 www.gateway.com The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Keep away from children. Chapter 5: Managing Power 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Dispose of explosion if battery is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. -OR- The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens...
... accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. Changing batteries If your notebook. 54 www.gateway.com The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Keep away from children. Chapter 5: Managing Power 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Dispose of explosion if battery is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. -OR- The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens...
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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems 81
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems 81
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... AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is...
... AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is...
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... new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. For more information about IRQs, click Start, then click Help and Support. The text on the display is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys. Tips & Tricks For instructions on your hard drive. Type the keyword IRQs in a yellow circle. 2 Remove the device you want to disable, then click Disable. The device or port is not correct Change the screen...
... new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. For more information about IRQs, click Start, then click Help and Support. The text on the display is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys. Tips & Tricks For instructions on your hard drive. Type the keyword IRQs in a yellow circle. 2 Remove the device you want to disable, then click Disable. The device or port is not correct Change the screen...
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... hard drive for errors" in the Search box , then click the arrow. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Tips & Tricks For instructions on your modem. For more information, see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. See "Right" on page 93. 90 www.gateway...
... hard drive for errors" in the Search box , then click the arrow. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Tips & Tricks For instructions on your modem. For more information, see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. See "Right" on page 93. 90 www.gateway...
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... at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on your notebook People are unable to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP...
... at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on your notebook People are unable to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP...
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.... Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then...
.... Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then...
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... BIOS Setup utility) is having problems ■ Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned off, then retype the password. For more information. ■ Every home network is unique. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that you may , however, be able to connect your notebook to your home network workgroup to access shared files or printers on your startup password The password feature (which is set...
... BIOS Setup utility) is having problems ■ Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned off, then retype the password. For more information. ■ Every home network is unique. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that you may , however, be able to connect your notebook to your home network workgroup to access shared files or printers on your startup password The password feature (which is set...
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..., turned on page 53. ■ Let the battery return to your hard drive. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For more information on resource conflicts, see "Recharging the battery" on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more information, see "Device installation" on page 84. Replace...
..., turned on page 53. ■ Let the battery return to your hard drive. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For more information on resource conflicts, see "Recharging the battery" on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more information, see "Device installation" on page 84. Replace...
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... to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The printer is in the printer setup. If your Control Panel is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. See the guide that came with your notebook. To set to work offline. 100 www.gateway.com You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that...
... to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The printer is in the printer setup. If your Control Panel is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. See the guide that came with your notebook. To set to work offline. 100 www.gateway.com You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that...
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... memory to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information, see a "Printer is turned up . See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. You see "System key combinations" on page 31. ■ Make sure that the volume control on your Control Panel is turned...
... memory to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information, see a "Printer is turned up . See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. You see "System key combinations" on page 31. ■ Make sure that the volume control on your Control Panel is turned...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off. Press FN+F1 to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Touchpad The notebook is not responding when you click or tap on the touchpad ■ Turn on . The pointer...
To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off. Press FN+F1 to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Touchpad The notebook is not responding when you click or tap on the touchpad ■ Turn on . The pointer...
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... creating 42 drive 40 inserting 41 playing 42 troubleshooting 86 DVD drive identifying 40 locating 11 troubleshooting 86 using 40 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD-RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 60 EmPower power adapter 57 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24 external monitor 13, 31 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 95 files opening 35 troubleshooting 88 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number...
... creating 42 drive 40 inserting 41 playing 42 troubleshooting 86 DVD drive identifying 40 locating 11 troubleshooting 86 using 40 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD-RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 60 EmPower power adapter 57 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24 external monitor 13, 31 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 95 files opening 35 troubleshooting 88 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number...
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... printer 17 installing battery 54 devices 84 hard drive 66 memory 61 PC Card 44 Internet troubleshooting 90, 95 IRQ conflicts 84 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 11 key combinations 31 keyboard buttons 29 cleaning 74 connecting 29 features 29 locating 15 troubleshooting 92 USB port 12 keys application 30 arrow 30 battery status 32 brightness 32 directional 30 Fn 30, 31 function 30 LCD brightness 32 LCD/CRT 31 navigation 30 numeric keypad 30 power status 32...
... printer 17 installing battery 54 devices 84 hard drive 66 memory 61 PC Card 44 Internet troubleshooting 90, 95 IRQ conflicts 84 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 11 key combinations 31 keyboard buttons 29 cleaning 74 connecting 29 features 29 locating 15 troubleshooting 92 USB port 12 keys application 30 arrow 30 battery status 32 brightness 32 directional 30 Fn 30, 31 function 30 LCD brightness 32 LCD/CRT 31 navigation 30 numeric keypad 30 power status 32...
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... model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 93 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 74 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 97 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42 muting sound 33, 37 N navigation keys 30 network jack 13, 24 troubleshooting 97 networking turning off wireless network 38 turning on wireless network...
... model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 93 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 74 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 97 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42 muting sound 33, 37 N navigation keys 30 network jack 13, 24 troubleshooting 97 networking turning off wireless network 38 turning on wireless network...
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... Learn With Gateway 106 troubleshooting audio 101 automated system 105 device installation 84 display 85 DVD drive 86 faxes 95 files 88 general guidelines 83 hard drive 89 Internet connection 90, 95 IRQ conflict 84 keyboard 92 LCD 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 www.gateway.com 125
... Learn With Gateway 106 troubleshooting audio 101 automated system 105 device installation 84 display 85 DVD drive 86 faxes 95 files 88 general guidelines 83 hard drive 89 Internet connection 90, 95 IRQ conflict 84 keyboard 92 LCD 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 www.gateway.com 125