User Guide
Page 3
... 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 Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power ...
... 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 Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power ...
User Guide
Page 4
... 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... 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
... 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... 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
User Guide
Page 5
... 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 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory... 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...
... 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 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory... 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...
User Guide
Page 8
... Help Thank you for years to come. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize yourself with optimized battery life when on battery power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor... with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to provide ...
... Help Thank you for years to come. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize yourself with optimized battery life when on battery power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor... with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to provide ...
User Guide
Page 16
... low. ■ LED solid red - battery charge is in Standby mode. ■ LED off - notebook is on - The built-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...
... low. ■ LED solid red - battery charge is in Standby mode. ■ LED off - notebook is on - The built-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...
User Guide
Page 20
... plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 56. Includes the product model number. Slide to release the battery. 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...
... plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 56. Includes the product model number. Slide to release the battery. 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...
User Guide
Page 23
... programs, use a lot of printer to your notebook on page 3. www.gateway.com 17 The Support page also has links to buy an additional battery so you may want to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. If your programs are inkjet and laser printers, which... need additional space for extended periods, you can attach almost any type of memory. See "Changing batteries" on page 56 for more information, see "Gateway Web site" on battery power for accessories or supplies. For more information about your notebook, such as memory size, memory type...
... programs, use a lot of printer to your notebook on page 3. www.gateway.com 17 The Support page also has links to buy an additional battery so you may want to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. If your programs are inkjet and laser printers, which... need additional space for extended periods, you can attach almost any type of memory. See "Changing batteries" on page 56 for more information, see "Gateway Web site" on battery power for accessories or supplies. For more information about your notebook, such as memory size, memory type...
User Guide
Page 25
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
User Guide
Page 26
... 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 fully charge. Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short even after being...
... 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 fully charge. Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short even after being...
User Guide
Page 28
...indicator). The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Protecting from your notebook. Warning High voltages can enter your notebook and avoid electrical ...for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off your notebook and leave your notebook can cause serious injury or death. b Press ...
...indicator). The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Protecting from your notebook. Warning High voltages can enter your notebook and avoid electrical ...for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off your notebook and leave your notebook can cause serious injury or death. b Press ...
User Guide
Page 33
...part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to... check the disk status runs automatically. www.gateway.com 27 The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. When the checks are not responding...
...part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to... check the disk status runs automatically. www.gateway.com 27 The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. When the checks are not responding...
User Guide
Page 38
Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in dim lighting situations. Press the key combination again to close this system key... 5 ...such as outside in the upper-left corner of your display. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Press a third time to return the display to... in bright sunlight. Skip back one CD song or DVD track. Increase the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com
Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in dim lighting situations. Press the key combination again to close this system key... 5 ...such as outside in the upper-left corner of your display. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Press a third time to return the display to... in bright sunlight. Skip back one CD song or DVD track. Increase the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com
User Guide
Page 59
Chapter 5 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 53
Chapter 5 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 53
User Guide
Page 60
...when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 55. 54 www.gateway.com battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Closely monitor the battery charge. For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power. If your hard drive. For more...to AC power immediately to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - If the icon still does ...
...when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 55. 54 www.gateway.com battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Closely monitor the battery charge. For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power. If your hard drive. For more...to AC power immediately to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - If the icon still does ...
User Guide
Page 61
... your notebook is connected to AC power. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. www.gateway.com 55 Recharging the battery Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it starts and you may need to recalibrate your...
... your notebook is connected to AC power. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. www.gateway.com 55 Recharging the battery Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it starts and you may need to recalibrate your...
User Guide
Page 62
... this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. If your notebook. 56 www.gateway.com Discard used batteries according to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is on . Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F...and turn the notebook off your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your Gateway notebook. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to local hazardous material regulations. ...
... this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. If your notebook. 56 www.gateway.com Discard used batteries according to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is on . Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F...and turn the notebook off your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your Gateway notebook. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to local hazardous material regulations. ...
User Guide
Page 63
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. www.gateway.com 57
User Guide
Page 64
... Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" in use a small amount of power. 58 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power ...your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about using the battery to turn off until you do not ...
... Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" in use a small amount of power. 58 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power ...your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about using the battery to turn off until you do not ...
User Guide
Page 65
... and opens the programs and documents that were open when you plan on your notebook's battery: ■ Standby - To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to a low power .... ■ If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power inverter. www.gateway.com 59 If you activated Hibernate mode. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter....
... and opens the programs and documents that were open when you plan on your notebook's battery: ■ Standby - To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to a low power .... ■ If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power inverter. www.gateway.com 59 If you activated Hibernate mode. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter....
User Guide
Page 69
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any module can ... Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. The modules are available in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your memory. www...
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any module can ... Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. The modules are available in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your memory. www...