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... 5 Searching for a topic 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... 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...
... 5 Searching for a topic 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... 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...
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... 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 www.gateway.com
... 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 www.gateway.com
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... 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 Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring 109 www...
... 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 Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring 109 www...
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...® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack... more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 43. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com
...® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack... more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 43. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com
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.... For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Status indicators" on page 28. www.gateway.com 15 Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Inform you when a drive is used. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button ...has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 29. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For ...
.... For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Status indicators" on page 28. www.gateway.com 15 Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Inform you when a drive is used. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button ...has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 29. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For ...
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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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.... 3 If you can also set up your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. However, you are starting your hard drive. www.gateway.com 25 Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode...
.... 3 If you can also set up your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. However, you are starting your hard drive. www.gateway.com 25 Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode...
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... immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1 Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. www.gateway.com 27 Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, ...on again. When the checks are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook: 1 ...
... immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1 Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. www.gateway.com 27 Important If your notebook does not turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, ...on again. When the checks are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook: 1 ...
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... off. Important If none of the indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on . ■ LED off - Wireless network Num lock Hard drive Caps lock Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on... . Chapter 3: Getting Started Status indicators Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. 28 www.gateway.com Wireless radio is turned off -
... off. Important If none of the indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on . ■ LED off - Wireless network Num lock Hard drive Caps lock Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on... . Chapter 3: Getting Started Status indicators Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. 28 www.gateway.com Wireless radio is turned off -
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Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. www.gateway.com 29 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for... numeric keypad. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB...
Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. www.gateway.com 29 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for... numeric keypad. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB...
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... help . Press the FN key in combination with other actions when pressed in Windows. Press these keys to turn on the numeric keypad. 1 30 www.gateway.com Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Press FN+ to move the cursor to the beginning of... E (Explorer utility). Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Chapter 3: Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document.
... help . Press the FN key in combination with other actions when pressed in Windows. Press these keys to turn on the numeric keypad. 1 30 www.gateway.com Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Press FN+ to move the cursor to the beginning of... E (Explorer utility). Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Chapter 3: Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document.
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... button to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. www.gateway.com 31 To access this system key... For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. Enter Standby mode. Using the... keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same ...
... button to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. www.gateway.com 31 To access this system key... For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. Enter Standby mode. Using the... keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same ...
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For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Decrease volume. Using the keyboard To... Increase volume. www.gateway.com 33 Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Press and hold FN, then press this system key...
For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Decrease volume. Using the keyboard To... Increase volume. www.gateway.com 33 Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Press and hold FN, then press this system key...
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..., see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the keyboard. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Use the mute and volume control buttons on your notebook. www.gateway.com 37 Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control...
..., see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the keyboard. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Use the mute and volume control buttons on your notebook. www.gateway.com 37 Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control...
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Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 64 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place.
Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 64 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place.
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... sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. www.gateway.com 67 Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. This module is keyed so it...clicks in place. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, ...and network cable, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it can only be inserted in the memory bay. ...
... sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. www.gateway.com 67 Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. This module is keyed so it...clicks in place. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, ...and network cable, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it can only be inserted in the memory bay. ...
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...cloth. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it . Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. 76 www.gateway.com If you may need to replace it dries, you spill liquid on the screen), and ... damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn the notebook upside down. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe ...
...cloth. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it . Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. 76 www.gateway.com If you may need to replace it dries, you spill liquid on the screen), and ... damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn the notebook upside down. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe ...
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Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. www.gateway.com 85 The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each .... ■ 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 all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you performed and make sure that your hard drive...
Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. www.gateway.com 85 The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each .... ■ 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 all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you performed and make sure that your hard drive...
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... sure that nothing is resting on page 31 for technical support. See "System key combinations" on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that a key is failing. 94 www.gateway.com Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your Internet service provider (ISP) is turned on page...; The numeric keypad is set up correctly. You are pressing a letter key and a number appears on turning off your notebook and unplug the keyboard. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that your account with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ...
... sure that nothing is resting on page 31 for technical support. See "System key combinations" on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that a key is failing. 94 www.gateway.com Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your Internet service provider (ISP) is turned on page...; The numeric keypad is set up correctly. You are pressing a letter key and a number appears on turning off your notebook and unplug the keyboard. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that your account with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ...
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...■ Televisions in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook...The projector or external monitor is not working ■ Make sure that you have a technical problem with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your hard drive. TV out is not working ■ Make sure that you have activated TV out...
...■ Televisions in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook...The projector or external monitor is not working ■ Make sure that you have a technical problem with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your hard drive. TV out is not working ■ Make sure that you have activated TV out...