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... 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 ...Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 24 Starting your notebook 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 ...
... 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 ...Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 24 Starting your notebook 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 ...
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...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 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 discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your...
...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 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 discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your...
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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 86 Device installation 86 ... 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 86 Device installation 86 ... 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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...This design provides you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize yourself with our range of services ...highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new notebook. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Thank you again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! We are provided with optimized battery life when on battery power. ...
...This design provides you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize yourself with our range of services ...highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new notebook. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Thank you again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! We are provided with optimized battery life when on battery power. ...
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Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook.
Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook.
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... Click Product Support to view and purchase upgrades for all the products that Gateway supports. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your notebook, type your notebook. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, ...specifications, and guides for your notebook. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 106. 4 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Click Support Home, then click Computers. Click the arrow...
... Click Product Support to view and purchase upgrades for all the products that Gateway supports. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your notebook, type your notebook. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, ...specifications, and guides for your notebook. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 106. 4 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Click Support Home, then click Computers. Click the arrow...
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Help and Support Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway notebook. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens.
Help and Support Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway notebook. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens.
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...To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To view a list of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. BigFix Your notebook may include BigFix. To view a topic, click the topic name in Help and Support and are relevant to view. These topics are located in... the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to search for and access these topics.
...To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To view a list of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. BigFix Your notebook may include BigFix. To view a topic, click the topic name in Help and Support and are relevant to view. These topics are located in... the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to search for and access these topics.
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Locating your notebook's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook • Purchasing accessories 9
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Locating your notebook's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook • Purchasing accessories 9
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...is on - Plug a microphone into this jack. Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch. ■ LED blue - notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in... mode. ■ LED off . battery charge is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - 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...
...is on - Plug a microphone into this jack. Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch. ■ LED blue - notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in... mode. ■ LED off . battery charge is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - 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...
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... and compare the logo to those listed in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on page 40. www.gateway.com 11 Left Left Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component... Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock...
... and compare the logo to those listed in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on page 40. www.gateway.com 11 Left Left Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component... Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock...
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... as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this slot. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem...
... as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this slot. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem...
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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 ... to release the battery. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 16. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 56. Includes...
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 ... to release the battery. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 16. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 56. Includes...
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... call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your operating system. 16 www.gateway.com Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours...
... call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your operating system. 16 www.gateway.com Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours...
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...need additional space for more information about your notebook, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to your notebook. Memory Large programs, such as memory size,... memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Finding your specifications ...
...need additional space for more information about your notebook, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to your notebook. Memory Large programs, such as memory size,... memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Finding your specifications ...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer. 18 www.gateway.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer. 18 www.gateway.com
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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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...seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. You should use your notebook on page 55. 20 www.gateway.com Important If the battery is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side down and slide it into the open battery ...Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook's battery. Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook over so the bottom is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to the...
...seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. You should use your notebook on page 55. 20 www.gateway.com Important If the battery is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side down and slide it into the open battery ...Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook's battery. Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook over so the bottom is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to the...
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Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. www.gateway.com 21
Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. www.gateway.com 21
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... TV jack. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Protecting from reaching your notebook. If you finish using your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that can cause serious injury or death. ...b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 10 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. 4...
... TV jack. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Protecting from reaching your notebook. If you finish using your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that can cause serious injury or death. ...b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 10 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. 4...