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... a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing 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...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...
... a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing 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...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...
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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 ... (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...
... 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 ... (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 these ports. 12 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. For more information, see ...memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description...
...; or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. For more information, see ...memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description...
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Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using DVD drives • Using the media card reader • Using a PC Card • Viewing the display on a monitor or projector • Viewing the display on a television • Connecting a video camera to your notebook 39
Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using DVD drives • Using the media card reader • Using a PC Card • Viewing the display on a monitor or projector • Viewing the display on a television • Connecting a video camera to your notebook 39
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... Using Drives and Ports Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you can insert a PC Card while your notebook. You do not need to remove the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon in ...the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway.com This slot accepts one Type II card. Hot-swapping means that...
... Using Drives and Ports Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you can insert a PC Card while your notebook. You do not need to remove the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon in ...the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. 44 www.gateway.com This slot accepts one Type II card. Hot-swapping means that...
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www.gateway.com 45 icon in the taskbar, the PC Card Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware name, then click Stop. -OR- Turn off your notebook. Adding and removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label-side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook.
www.gateway.com 45 icon in the taskbar, the PC Card Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware name, then click Stop. -OR- Turn off your notebook. Adding and removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label-side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook.
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Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports 3 Eject the PC Card by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your notebook. To use your notebook. 46 www.gateway.com Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. For the...
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports 3 Eject the PC Card by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your notebook. To use your notebook. 46 www.gateway.com Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. For the...
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...your notebook is comfortable. ■ Remove PC Cards when you are not being used. ■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings while your hard drive. Chapter 5: Managing Power 8 Turn your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation...display while you do not need them. Tips & Tricks For more information about using your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Many PC Cards use . Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power management ...
...your notebook is comfortable. ■ Remove PC Cards when you are not being used. ■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings while your hard drive. Chapter 5: Managing Power 8 Turn your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation...display while you do not need them. Tips & Tricks For more information about using your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. Many PC Cards use . Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power management ...
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... various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn 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 electricity discharge" on page 56. www.gateway.com 63 Use only ...memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and...
... various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn 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 electricity discharge" on page 56. www.gateway.com 63 Use only ...memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and...
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... remove it. The hard drive is facing up. 7 Remove the battery. www.gateway.com 69 Replacing the hard drive kit 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is attached to the back of the cover...
... remove it. The hard drive is facing up. 7 Remove the battery. www.gateway.com 69 Replacing the hard drive kit 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is attached to the back of the cover...
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... Contact your company computer department or network administrator for repair. Help and Support For more information, see your PC Card's documentation. You must return your notebook for more information. ■ Every home network is unique. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start..., then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 101 Caution If your notebook was a member of a domain at your workplace, you may , however, be able to connect your notebook to your home network workgroup to access shared files or printers...
... Contact your company computer department or network administrator for repair. Help and Support For more information, see your PC Card's documentation. You must return your notebook for more information. ■ Every home network is unique. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start..., then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 101 Caution If your notebook was a member of a domain at your workplace, you may , however, be able to connect your notebook to your home network workgroup to access shared files or printers...
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... . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector ...To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Your notebook is not working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working...power management settings. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that the PC Card you installed is fully recharged.
... . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector ...To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Your notebook is not working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working...power management settings. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that the PC Card you installed is fully recharged.
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... is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into your notebook system. www.gateway.com 113 Wireless devices are safe for use in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11b/g LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. Regulatory compliance statements ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to minimize human...
... is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into your notebook system. www.gateway.com 113 Wireless devices are safe for use in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11b/g LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. Regulatory compliance statements ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to minimize human...
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... 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 44 troubleshooting 101 PCMCIA card See...
... 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 44 troubleshooting 101 PCMCIA card See...
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...network 100 passwords 101 PC Cards 101 power 102 printer 103 safety guidelines 84 screen 87, 106 screen area 87 screen resolution 87 sound 104 status indicators 105 technical support 106 telephone support 106 touchpad 105 video 106 Web site connection speed 93 turning off notebook 26, 27 wireless network...77 removing 77 volume adjusting 33, 37 adjusting modem 98 controls 37 muting 33, 37 system keys 33 troubleshooting 104 W waking up notebook 26 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 16 restoring 81 updating 80 Windows Media Player 42 Windows Security Center using 77 wired Ethernet ...
...network 100 passwords 101 PC Cards 101 power 102 printer 103 safety guidelines 84 screen 87, 106 screen area 87 screen resolution 87 sound 104 status indicators 105 technical support 106 telephone support 106 touchpad 105 video 106 Web site connection speed 93 turning off notebook 26, 27 wireless network...77 removing 77 volume adjusting 33, 37 adjusting modem 98 controls 37 muting 33, 37 system keys 33 troubleshooting 104 W waking up notebook 26 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 16 restoring 81 updating 80 Windows Media Player 42 Windows Security Center using 77 wired Ethernet ...
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...;, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Eudora® as your e-mail program. 6 www.gateway.com Gateway Notebook Security Important You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton Internet Security service when you move your... notebook from being sent out without your knowledge in e-mail, instant messages, Microsoft® Office attachments, and Web forms. Norton AntiSpam™ You can use Norton Personal Firewall to: ■ Hide your PC...
...;, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Eudora® as your e-mail program. 6 www.gateway.com Gateway Notebook Security Important You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton Internet Security service when you move your... notebook from being sent out without your knowledge in e-mail, instant messages, Microsoft® Office attachments, and Web forms. Norton AntiSpam™ You can use Norton Personal Firewall to: ■ Hide your PC...