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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 ... alternate 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 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 ii...
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 ... alternate 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 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 ii...
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... 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 card reader 95 Modem (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...
... 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 card reader 95 Modem (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...
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... to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. www.gateway.com 7 To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you are... other topics. Online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive.
... to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. www.gateway.com 7 To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you are... other topics. Online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive.
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... on page 63. The hard drive is not plugged into 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 ..." on page 16. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 56. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay....
... on page 63. The hard drive is not plugged into 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 ..." on page 16. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 56. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay....
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... area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on your hard drive. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard... a mouse. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 29. Inform you when a drive is in Using Your Computer which has been included on or off. For more...
... area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on your hard drive. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard... a mouse. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 29. Inform you when a drive is in Using Your Computer which has been included on or off. For more...
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... has links to buy an additional battery so you run your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The most common types are running more slowly than you think they are slower than laser printers. Using an... inkjet color printer, you need additional space for accessories or supplies. www.gateway.com 17 Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. If your notebook. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 63 for more information about...
... has links to buy an additional battery so you run your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The most common types are running more slowly than you think they are slower than laser printers. Using an... inkjet color printer, you need additional space for accessories or supplies. www.gateway.com 17 Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. If your notebook. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 63 for more information about...
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..., you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to On/Off mode. www.gateway.com 25 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located... the front of your notebook. The power button is preset to set it to function in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive.
..., you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to On/Off mode. www.gateway.com 25 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located... the front of your notebook. The power button is preset to set it to function in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive.
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... For more information about five seconds, then release it. 26 www.gateway.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to harm your hard drive. While in Standby mode, press the power button to "wake" it...Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook, it up. Chapter 3: Getting Started Warning Do not work for long periods with the ...
... For more information about five seconds, then release it. 26 www.gateway.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to harm your hard drive. While in Standby mode, press the power button to "wake" it...Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook, it up. Chapter 3: Getting Started Warning Do not work for long periods with the ...
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... . Caps lock ■ LED on - Num lock ■ LED on - The disc drive is turned on - Caps lock is in use . ■ LED off . 28 www.gateway.com Numeric keypad is turned off - Wireless network Num lock Hard drive Caps lock Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on . A ■ LED off...
... . Caps lock ■ LED on - Num lock ■ LED on - The disc drive is turned on - Caps lock is in use . ■ LED off . 28 www.gateway.com Numeric keypad is turned off - Wireless network Num lock Hard drive Caps lock Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on . A ■ LED off...
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... examples of devices that came with equipment on commercial aircraft. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on...the text or icon on page 28. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. www.gateway.com 31 For more information, see "Status indicators" on the key.
... examples of devices that came with equipment on commercial aircraft. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on...the text or icon on page 28. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. www.gateway.com 31 For more information, see "Status indicators" on the key.
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Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Position the pointer over the object. Using the touchpad To... Move the pointer ... your finger. This action is called double-clicking. Select an object on the screen. Move your finger around on your hard drive. To access this ... 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 to...
Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Position the pointer over the object. Using the touchpad To... Move the pointer ... your finger. This action is called double-clicking. Select an object on the screen. Move your finger around on your hard drive. To access this ... 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 to...
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...screen. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button. Tips & Tricks You received your hard drive. To access this ... Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer... using the touchpad buttons. Position the pointer over the object. Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com Quickly press and release the right button once. Chapter 3: Getting Started To... You can change this feature to allow...
...screen. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button. Tips & Tricks You received your hard drive. To access this ... Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer... using the touchpad buttons. Position the pointer over the object. Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com Quickly press and release the right button once. Chapter 3: Getting Started To... You can change this feature to allow...
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... volume control buttons on the front of your hard drive. www.gateway.com 37 To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how...
... volume control buttons on the front of your hard drive. www.gateway.com 37 To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how...
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... Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Tips & Tricks For more . To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Because of data can play DVDs...DVDs, see "Using Windows Media Player", "Using Nero Express", and "Editing videos" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about playing CDs, see "Using Windows Media Player" in Using Your Computer which has been included on ...
... Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Tips & Tricks For more . To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Because of data can play DVDs...DVDs, see "Using Windows Media Player", "Using Nero Express", and "Editing videos" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about playing CDs, see "Using Windows Media Player" in Using Your Computer which has been included on ...
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Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Connecting a video camera to your video camera. Tips & Tricks For more information about editing video, see "Right" on your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 52 www.gateway.com To connect your video ...camera to the IEEE 1394 port on the side of your hard drive. For the location of the IEEE 1394 cable to your notebook: 1 Connect ...
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Connecting a video camera to your video camera. Tips & Tricks For more information about editing video, see "Right" on your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 52 www.gateway.com To connect your video ...camera to the IEEE 1394 port on the side of your hard drive. For the location of the IEEE 1394 cable to your notebook: 1 Connect ...
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... of performance and portability. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. If your hard drive. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - For more information...
... of performance and portability. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. If your hard drive. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - For more information...
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...If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you see "Changing notebook power settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 .... You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to recalibrate your battery. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon on the taskbar is...
...If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you see "Changing notebook power settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 .... You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to recalibrate your battery. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon on the taskbar is...
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... 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 hard drive. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off until you...mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use a small amount of power. 58 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Chapter 5: Managing Power 8 Turn your notebook. Many PC Cards use ...
... 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 hard drive. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off until you...mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use a small amount of power. 58 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Chapter 5: Managing Power 8 Turn your notebook. Many PC Cards use ...
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..., or an automobile cigarette lighter, use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off . ■ Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of telephones. www.gateway.com 59 If you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. ■...
..., or an automobile cigarette lighter, use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off . ■ Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of telephones. www.gateway.com 59 If you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. ■...
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If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to the hard drive. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. In Standby mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to... ...then On ... or turns off . When in memory is lost. Chapter 5: Managing Power Using power saving modes Always save your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to most devices except memory. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your work before using Standby mode...
If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to the hard drive. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. In Standby mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to... ...then On ... or turns off . When in memory is lost. Chapter 5: Managing Power Using power saving modes Always save your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to most devices except memory. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your work before using Standby mode...