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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 Viewing the display on a television 48 ...Modifying television settings 51 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 52 5 Managing Power 53 Monitoring the battery charge 54 Recharging the battery 55 Recalibrating the battery...power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit...
... 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 Viewing the display on a television 48 ...Modifying television settings 51 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 52 5 Managing Power 53 Monitoring the battery charge 54 Recharging the battery 55 Recalibrating the battery...power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit...
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... viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 81 Microsoft System Restore 81 Reinstalling applications and drivers 81 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 82 8 Troubleshooting 83 Safety guidelines 84 First steps 85 Troubleshooting 86 Audio 86 Battery 86 CD drives ... (cable or DSL 95 Modem (dial-up 95 Mouse 99 Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101 Power 102 Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring 109 www...
... viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 81 Microsoft System Restore 81 Reinstalling applications and drivers 81 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 82 8 Troubleshooting 83 Safety guidelines 84 First steps 85 Troubleshooting 86 Audio 86 Battery 86 CD drives ... (cable or DSL 95 Modem (dial-up 95 Mouse 99 Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101 Power 102 Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring 109 www...
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...4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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 the memory card reader. For more information, ...see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 43. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive...
...4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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 the memory card reader. For more information, ...see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 43. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive...
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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 • Viewing the display on a television • 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 • Viewing the display on a television • Connecting a video camera to your notebook 39
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... card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you can insert a PC Card while your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway.com To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card...
... card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you can insert a PC Card while your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway.com To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card...
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www.gateway.com 45 To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware name, then click Stop. -OR- 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. 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.
www.gateway.com 45 To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware name, then click Stop. -OR- 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. 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.
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...projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your notebook. For the location of the VGA port, see "Back" on page 13. 3 Turn on your notebook. 46 www.gateway.com Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience. Chapter 4:... Using Drives and Ports 3 Eject the PC Card by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor ...
...projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your notebook. For the location of the VGA port, see "Back" on page 13. 3 Turn on your notebook. 46 www.gateway.com Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience. Chapter 4:... Using Drives and Ports 3 Eject the PC Card by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor ...
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...Use the DVD drive only when necessary. 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 Hibernate mode, see "Changing Power-Saving ...■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings while your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Chapter 5: Managing Power 8 Turn your notebook is comfortable. ■ Remove PC Cards when you open the panel again. ■ Use Hibernate mode...
...Use the DVD drive only when necessary. 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 Hibernate mode, see "Changing Power-Saving ...■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings while your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Chapter 5: Managing Power 8 Turn your notebook is comfortable. ■ Remove PC Cards when you open the panel again. ■ Use Hibernate mode...
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..." on page 56. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory... Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your memory. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all ...
..." on page 56. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory... Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your memory. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all ...
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... up. 7 Remove the battery. Replacing the hard drive kit 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is attached to the back of the cover. 9 If your new hard drive, go to Step 10. www...
... up. 7 Remove the battery. Replacing the hard drive kit 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is attached to the back of the cover. 9 If your new hard drive, go to Step 10. www...
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... password The password feature (which is set in the Search box , then click the arrow. Call Gateway Customer Care for the PC Card. www.gateway.com 101 Contact your PC Card's documentation. You must return your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned ...off, then retype the password. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your notebook for troubleshooting information. Caution If your notebook was a ...
... password The password feature (which is set in the Search box , then click the arrow. Call Gateway Customer Care for the PC Card. www.gateway.com 101 Contact your PC Card's documentation. You must return your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned ...off, then retype the password. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your notebook for troubleshooting information. Caution If your notebook was a ...
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...into the outlet and turn it on page 55. ■ Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 102 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Installing the battery" on your AC power adapter is calibrated correctly. For more information, see "Recharging the... battery" on . ■ Make sure that the PC Card you installed is not causing a system resource conflict. Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is ...
...into the outlet and turn it on page 55. ■ Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 102 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Installing the battery" on your AC power adapter is calibrated correctly. For more information, see "Recharging the... battery" on . ■ Make sure that the PC Card you installed is not causing a system resource conflict. Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is ...
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....11b/g LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. Wireless devices are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Because the wireless devices (which may be using the wireless device in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices...
....11b/g LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. Wireless devices are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Because the wireless devices (which may be using the wireless device in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices...
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... 48 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 101 PC Card adding 44 eject button 44 inserting 44 installing 44 removing 44 slot 44 troubleshooting 101 PCMCIA card See...
... 48 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 101 PC Card adding 44 eject button 44 inserting 44 installing 44 removing 44 slot 44 troubleshooting 101 PCMCIA card See...
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...network 100 passwords 101 PC Cards 101 power 102 printer 103 safety guidelines 84 screen 87, 106 screen area 87 screen resolution 87 sound 104 status indicators 105 technical support 106 telephone support 106 touchpad 105 video 106 Web site connection speed 93 turning off notebook 26, 27 wireless network...77 removing 77 volume adjusting 33, 37 adjusting modem 98 controls 37 muting 33, 37 system keys 33 troubleshooting 104 W waking up notebook 26 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 16 restoring 81 updating 80 Windows Media Player 42 Windows Security Center using 77 wired Ethernet ...
...network 100 passwords 101 PC Cards 101 power 102 printer 103 safety guidelines 84 screen 87, 106 screen area 87 screen resolution 87 sound 104 status indicators 105 technical support 106 telephone support 106 touchpad 105 video 106 Web site connection speed 93 turning off notebook 26, 27 wireless network...77 removing 77 volume adjusting 33, 37 adjusting modem 98 controls 37 muting 33, 37 system keys 33 troubleshooting 104 W waking up notebook 26 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 16 restoring 81 updating 80 Windows Media Player 42 Windows Security Center using 77 wired Ethernet ...
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... AntiVirus™ You can use Microsoft® Outlook®, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Eudora® as your notebook from network to network. Norton™ Privacy Control You can use Norton Privacy Control to: ■ Keep confidential ...use Norton Personal Firewall to: ■ Hide your PC on the Internet so hackers cannot find it. ■ Automatically block suspicious incoming traffic. ■ Automatically switch security setups when you move your e-mail program. 6 www.gateway.com Gateway Notebook Security Important You received a free limited time subscription to...
... AntiVirus™ You can use Microsoft® Outlook®, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Eudora® as your notebook from network to network. Norton™ Privacy Control You can use Norton Privacy Control to: ■ Keep confidential ...use Norton Personal Firewall to: ■ Hide your PC on the Internet so hackers cannot find it. ■ Automatically block suspicious incoming traffic. ■ Automatically switch security setups when you move your e-mail program. 6 www.gateway.com Gateway Notebook Security Important You received a free limited time subscription to...