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... 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 source problems 22 Connecting the dial-up modem... 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.gateway.com i
... 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 source problems 22 Connecting the dial-up modem... 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.gateway.com i
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... jack Modem jack Back Icon Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this port. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a modem cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or... other end of the cable can be plugged into this connector. Back Power connector Monitor port Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack.
... jack Modem jack Back Icon Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this port. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a modem cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or... other end of the cable can be plugged into this connector. Back Power connector Monitor port Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack.
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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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You should use your notebook on page 55. 20 www.gateway.com 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 be much shorter than you partially charged. If the battery life seems short...
You should use your notebook on page 55. 20 www.gateway.com 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 be much shorter than you partially charged. If the battery life seems short...
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The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. www.gateway.com 21 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. 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 damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged.
The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. www.gateway.com 21 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. 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 damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged.
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... on page 10 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to disassemble the AC adapter. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that can cause serious injury...
... on page 10 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to disassemble the AC adapter. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that can cause serious injury...
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... Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER. www.gateway.com 55 For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook. 2 As soon as... while it is installed and your notebook is connected to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low, you see...
... Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER. www.gateway.com 55 For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook. 2 As soon as... while it is installed and your notebook is connected to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low, you see...
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..., in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. www.gateway.com 59 The next time you cannot use a power adapter. ■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to an EmPower™ in large areas such as the... display and drives, turn on your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. ■ If you...
..., in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. www.gateway.com 59 The next time you cannot use a power adapter. ■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to an EmPower™ in large areas such as the... display and drives, turn on your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. ■ If you...
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... your Gateway notebook for upgrading 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter...
... your Gateway notebook for upgrading 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter...
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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 new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, ... information, see "Changing batteries" on page 56. 8 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com 69 The hard drive is attached to Step 14. -OR- If you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive...
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 new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, ... information, see "Changing batteries" on page 56. 8 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com 69 The hard drive is attached to Step 14. -OR- If you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive...
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... guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 84 www...
... guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 84 www...
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First steps First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) ... ■ Make sure that your notebook and an AC outlet and that it is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 85 The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■...
First steps First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) ... ■ Make sure that your notebook and an AC outlet and that it is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 85 The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■...
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...sure that your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 102 www.gateway.com Your notebook is not causing a system resource conflict. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ ... For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. ■ If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it...
...sure that your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 102 www.gateway.com Your notebook is not causing a system resource conflict. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ ... For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. ■ If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 13 international adapters 59 accessories purchasing 17 safety precautions 113 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33 back button 32 ... button 32 stop button 32 troubleshooting 104 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 76 playing 42 automobile power adapter 59 B battery alternate power sources 59 bay 56 changing 56 charge indicator 10, 54 charge status 54 charging 20, 55 conserving ... memory card 95 troubleshooting PC Card 101 types of memory cards supported 43 carrying case 17 CD cleaning 76 www.gateway.com 123
Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 13 international adapters 59 accessories purchasing 17 safety precautions 113 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33 back button 32 ... button 32 stop button 32 troubleshooting 104 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 76 playing 42 automobile power adapter 59 B battery alternate power sources 59 bay 56 changing 56 charge indicator 10, 54 charge status 54 charging 20, 55 conserving ... memory card 95 troubleshooting PC Card 101 types of memory cards supported 43 carrying case 17 CD cleaning 76 www.gateway.com 123
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... 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 29 projector 46 television 48 to cable modem 24 to DSL modem 24... 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
... 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 29 projector 46 television 48 to cable modem 24 to DSL modem 24... 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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moving 35 power AC adapter 20, 59 automobile/airplane adapter 59 battery 27, 54, 55, 56, 58 button 15, 31 changing modes 60 connector 13, 20 conserving battery power 58 EmPower adapter 59 extending battery life 58 Hibernate mode 59 indicator 10, 26 management 53, 58 source problems 22 Standby mode 26, 31, 59 status... 36 shortcuts opening menu 36 shutting down notebook 26, 27 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 33, 37 controls 37 muting 33, 37 128 www.gateway.com
moving 35 power AC adapter 20, 59 automobile/airplane adapter 59 battery 27, 54, 55, 56, 58 button 15, 31 changing modes 60 connector 13, 20 conserving battery power 58 EmPower adapter 59 extending battery life 58 Hibernate mode 59 indicator 10, 26 management 53, 58 source problems 22 Standby mode 26, 31, 59 status... 36 shortcuts opening menu 36 shutting down notebook 26, 27 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 33, 37 controls 37 muting 33, 37 128 www.gateway.com