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.... ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are not plugged 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 output when headphones...
.... ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are not plugged 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 output when headphones...
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The battery was shipped to you expect. You should use your notebook on page 55. 20 www.gateway.com For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to the ... place. 4 Slide the battery lock to be much shorter than you partially charged. Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Connecting the...
The battery was shipped to you expect. You should use your notebook on page 55. 20 www.gateway.com For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to the ... place. 4 Slide the battery lock to be much shorter than you partially charged. Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Connecting the...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook. www.gateway.com 25 The power button is preset to function in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. However, you are starting ...your notebook for the first time, follow the on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power...
To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook. www.gateway.com 25 The power button is preset to function in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. However, you are starting ...your notebook for the first time, follow the on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power...
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... more information about five seconds, then release it may become hot enough to turn off your notebook, it . 26 www.gateway.com Important If for some reason you close the LCD panel without turning off your lap. If the air vents are not obstructed. While in Using Your Computer which has been...
... more information about five seconds, then release it may become hot enough to turn off your notebook, it . 26 www.gateway.com Important If for some reason you close the LCD panel without turning off your lap. If the air vents are not obstructed. While in Using Your Computer which has been...
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...Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that came with equipment on or off while traveling in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . For more information, see the printed network ... Toggle the status indicators on commercial aircraft. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby mode. Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key...
...Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that came with equipment on or off while traveling in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . For more information, see the printed network ... Toggle the status indicators on commercial aircraft. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby mode. Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key...
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Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. Press a third time ... in dim lighting situations. Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com
Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. Press a third time ... in dim lighting situations. Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com
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... the VGA port on a projector or monitor You can use your notebook for giving presentations by pressing the eject button again. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Viewing the display on your notebook. For the location of the VGA port, see "Back" on page 13. 3 Turn on... your audience. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your notebook. 46 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports 3 Eject the PC Card by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port.
... the VGA port on a projector or monitor You can use your notebook for giving presentations by pressing the eject button again. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Viewing the display on your notebook. For the location of the VGA port, see "Back" on page 13. 3 Turn on... your audience. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your notebook. 46 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports 3 Eject the PC Card by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port.
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...will not enter Standby mode. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook display on your notebook. 48 www.gateway.com Important Audio is connected and you view your notebook to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable. Important To turn off , ...projector or monitor. Use the built-in jack on your television or VCR. 3 Turn on your notebook or port replicator lets you close the LCD panel, your notebook. Viewing the display on a television The S-Video out jack on the television or VCR. 4 Start your notebook. Chapter ...
...will not enter Standby mode. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook display on your notebook. 48 www.gateway.com Important Audio is connected and you view your notebook to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable. Important To turn off , ...projector or monitor. Use the built-in jack on your television or VCR. 3 Turn on your notebook or port replicator lets you close the LCD panel, your notebook. Viewing the display on a television The S-Video out jack on the television or VCR. 4 Start your notebook. Chapter ...
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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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... & Tricks For more information about using Hibernate mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use a small amount of power. 58 www.gateway.com Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using your notebook is comfortable. ■ Remove PC Cards when you open the...panel again. ■ Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power your notebook: ■ Dim the display as low as is not in Using Your Computer which has been ...
... & Tricks For more information about using Hibernate mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use a small amount of power. 58 www.gateway.com Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using your notebook is comfortable. ■ Remove PC Cards when you open the...panel again. ■ Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power your notebook: ■ Dim the display as low as is not in Using Your Computer which has been ...
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The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can lead to permanent damage to the notebook. ■ Do not block the ... data on hard drives. ■ Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is on because data on top of it partway. 74 www.gateway.com If these slots are comfortable for your notebook To extend the life of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it...
The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can lead to permanent damage to the notebook. ■ Do not block the ... data on hard drives. ■ Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is on because data on top of it partway. 74 www.gateway.com If these slots are comfortable for your notebook To extend the life of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it...
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... liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Caution A notebook LCD screen is made of air with the cloth. If you may need to the edge, not around in a circle, using an aerosol can of specially... coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by using a product made especially for the purpose. 76 www.gateway.com Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn the notebook upside down. If the keyboard...
... liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Caution A notebook LCD screen is made of air with the cloth. If you may need to the edge, not around in a circle, using an aerosol can of specially... coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by using a product made especially for the purpose. 76 www.gateway.com Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn the notebook upside down. If the keyboard...
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...spindle so the retainers hold the disc in place. ■ Make sure that are flawed and cannot be read by the drive. 88 www.gateway.com When you feel these to identify whether a repair or replacement is not in the tray. Occasionally discs are always dark or too bright ... used in Using Your Computer which has been included on changing the display settings, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in active-matrix LCD screens. Tips & Tricks For instructions on your notebook away from sources of pixels affected. The display has pixels that the disc label is blank...
...spindle so the retainers hold the disc in place. ■ Make sure that are flawed and cannot be read by the drive. 88 www.gateway.com When you feel these to identify whether a repair or replacement is not in the tray. Occasionally discs are always dark or too bright ... used in Using Your Computer which has been included on changing the display settings, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in active-matrix LCD screens. Tips & Tricks For instructions on your notebook away from sources of pixels affected. The display has pixels that the disc label is blank...
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... memory cards 43 Certificate of Authenticity 16 cleaning audio CD 76 case 75 CD 76 computer exterior 75 computer screen 76 DVD 76 keyboard 76 LCD panel 76 screen 76 clicking 35 closing unresponsive program 27 connecting AC adapter 20 dial-up modem 23 external keyboard 29 external monitor 46 keyboard... USB port 12 digital video camera connecting 52 IEEE 1394 port 12 directional keys 30 display properties 47 switching 31 troubleshooting 87 documentation 124 www.gateway.com
... memory cards 43 Certificate of Authenticity 16 cleaning audio CD 76 case 75 CD 76 computer exterior 75 computer screen 76 DVD 76 keyboard 76 LCD panel 76 screen 76 clicking 35 closing unresponsive program 27 connecting AC adapter 20 dial-up modem 23 external keyboard 29 external monitor 46 keyboard... USB port 12 digital video camera connecting 52 IEEE 1394 port 12 directional keys 30 display properties 47 switching 31 troubleshooting 87 documentation 124 www.gateway.com
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...15 troubleshooting 94 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 Standby 31 Status 32 system 30 system key combinations 31 toggle display 31 ...Windows 30 L label model number 14 labels 16 laser printer 17 latch battery 14 LCD panel release 10 LCD panel cleaning 76 release latch 10 switching display 31 troubleshooting 87 LCD/CRT system key 31 lock Kensington cable 11 M maintenance cleaning 75, 76 virus protection 77 Windows Update...
...15 troubleshooting 94 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 Standby 31 Status 32 system 30 system key combinations 31 toggle display 31 ...Windows 30 L label model number 14 labels 16 laser printer 17 latch battery 14 LCD panel release 10 LCD panel cleaning 76 release latch 10 switching display 31 troubleshooting 87 LCD/CRT system key 31 lock Kensington cable 11 M maintenance cleaning 75, 76 virus protection 77 Windows Update...
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... Security 77 NTSC/PAL jack 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...
... Security 77 NTSC/PAL jack 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...
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... 35 opening shortcut menu 36 right-clicking 36 rocker switch 34 selecting screen objects 35 training CD 109 classroom 109 Gateway Learning Libraries 109 Learn With Gateway 109 troubleshooting audio 104 automated system 107 device installation 86 display 87 DVD drive 88 faxes 97 files 91 general guidelines... 85 hard drive 91 Internet connection 92, 97 IRQ conflict 86 keyboard 94 LCD panel 87 memory 94 memory card reader 95 modem 95 www.gateway....
... 35 opening shortcut menu 36 right-clicking 36 rocker switch 34 selecting screen objects 35 training CD 109 classroom 109 Gateway Learning Libraries 109 Learn With Gateway 109 troubleshooting audio 104 automated system 107 device installation 86 display 87 DVD drive 88 faxes 97 files 91 general guidelines... 85 hard drive 91 Internet connection 92, 97 IRQ conflict 86 keyboard 94 LCD panel 87 memory 94 memory card reader 95 modem 95 www.gateway....