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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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... 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 55 Changing batteries 56 Extending battery life 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity... kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 ii www.gateway.com
... 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 55 Changing batteries 56 Extending battery life 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity... kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 ii www.gateway.com
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... 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 86 Device installation 86 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory... 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...
... 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 86 Device installation 86 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory... 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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... experience. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. This design provides you for years to our customers - We are provided with fast, considerate service. We have highlighted ... us at affordable prices. Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of performance and portability. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to help you are sure that you with the ...
... experience. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. This design provides you for years to our customers - We are provided with fast, considerate service. We have highlighted ... us at affordable prices. Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of performance and portability. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to help you are sure that you with the ...
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... speakers or headphones into this jack. battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is on - The built-in . 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...
... speakers or headphones into this jack. battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - notebook is on - The built-in . 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...
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... power when the notebook is located in this bay. 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. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Changing...
... power when the notebook is located in this bay. 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. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Changing...
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... links to buy an additional battery so you think they should, try adding more memory. Batteries If you run your notebook. If your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Printers You can print... To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as documents. See "Changing batteries" on page 63 for accessories or supplies. For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on battery power for more information about your programs are inkjet and...
... links to buy an additional battery so you think they should, try adding more memory. Batteries If you run your notebook. If your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Printers You can print... To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as documents. See "Changing batteries" on page 63 for accessories or supplies. For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on battery power for more information about your programs are inkjet and...
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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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... battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to be much shorter than you partially charged. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 55. 20 www.gateway...
... battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to be much shorter than you partially charged. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 55. 20 www.gateway...
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...not turn on, complete the following steps until it back in. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that has a modem jack. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. To ...protect your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that can enter your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that...
...not turn on, complete the following steps until it back in. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that has a modem jack. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. To ...protect your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that can enter your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that...
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.... 2 Click Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com 27 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have... normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again.
.... 2 Click Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com 27 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have... normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again.
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...this feature in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to close this box. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Chapter 3: Getting Started Press and hold FN, then press this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. Press... the key combination again to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Increase the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com Use this system key... 5 To... Play or pause the CD or DVD. Display the power status box in the upper-left ...
...this feature in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to close this box. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Chapter 3: Getting Started Press and hold FN, then press this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. Press... the key combination again to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Increase the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com Use this system key... 5 To... Play or pause the CD or DVD. Display the power status box in the upper-left ...
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Chapter 5 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 53
Chapter 5 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 53
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... manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. battery charge is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red -...; LED purple - Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on battery power. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 10: ■ LED blue - For...
... manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. battery charge is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red -...; LED purple - Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on battery power. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 10: ■ LED blue - For...
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... been included on and the power cord icon in the Power Options Properties dialog box. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on the Advance tab in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . Recalibrating the...
... been included on and the power cord icon in the Power Options Properties dialog box. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on the Advance tab in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . Recalibrating the...
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... is incorrectly replaced. If recalibration is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Warning Danger of used battery promptly. The entire process will take several hours. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of...
... is incorrectly replaced. If recalibration is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Warning Danger of used battery promptly. The entire process will take several hours. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of...
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www.gateway.com 57 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 57 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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... using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" in use a small amount of power. 58 www.gateway.com Many PC Cards use . Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off until you are not being used. ■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power...
... using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" in use a small amount of power. 58 www.gateway.com Many PC Cards use . Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off until you are not being used. ■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power...
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... (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your hard drive. www.gateway.com 59 Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power inverter. For more information about traveling with your notebook" in Using Your Computer which has ...been included on page 56. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If you plan ...
... (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your hard drive. www.gateway.com 59 Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power inverter. For more information about traveling with your notebook" in Using Your Computer which has ...been included on page 56. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If you plan ...
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... memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 peripheral devices... remove any module can be placed in the slot. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static ...
... memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 peripheral devices... remove any module can be placed in the slot. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static ...