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... 38 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting 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...
... 38 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting 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...
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... skin. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to the notebook. To determine the type of drive in the notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this slot. S-Video out jack (optional) Ventilation fan DVD drive Plug an S-Video device, such as a television...
... skin. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to the notebook. To determine the type of drive in the notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this slot. S-Video out jack (optional) Ventilation fan DVD drive Plug an S-Video device, such as a television...
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... support.gateway.com. Protect your notebook connected to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Protecting from reaching your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location...
... support.gateway.com. Protect your notebook connected to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Protecting from reaching your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location...
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... Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Toggle the status indicators on commercial aircraft. Turn the optional wireless network on your notebook. Enter Standby mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in an airplane. 802.11g (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that came with equipment on or off . Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor...
... Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Toggle the status indicators on commercial aircraft. Turn the optional wireless network on your notebook. Enter Standby mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in an airplane. 802.11g (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that came with equipment on or off . Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor...
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... the Video in speakers or a set of a standard S-Video cable to hear sound while playing a DVD. Important To turn off , connect one end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. Important Audio is connected and you view your notebook display on your notebook to a stereo system using the headphone jack to the S-Video out jack on a television screen using a standard S-Video cable. DVD playback to a VCR will not enter Standby mode. Important If an external monitor or...
... the Video in speakers or a set of a standard S-Video cable to hear sound while playing a DVD. Important To turn off , connect one end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. Important Audio is connected and you view your notebook display on your notebook to a stereo system using the headphone jack to the S-Video out jack on a television screen using a standard S-Video cable. DVD playback to a VCR will not enter Standby mode. Important If an external monitor or...
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... "Press [Esc] key to AC power, you can change the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Warning Danger of used battery promptly. Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Changing batteries If your notebook. 56 www.gateway.com If your Gateway notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is turned on and is incorrectly replaced. Keep away...
... "Press [Esc] key to AC power, you can change the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Warning Danger of used battery promptly. Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Changing batteries If your notebook. 56 www.gateway.com If your Gateway notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is turned on and is incorrectly replaced. Keep away...
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... . www.gateway.com 85 Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is...
... . www.gateway.com 85 Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is...
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... free IRQ resources for the new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. A resource conflict appears as a black exclamation point in a yellow circle. 2 Remove the device you are trying to install, then determine which has been included on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For instructions on the display is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys. The text on changing the screen resolution, see "Adjusting...
... free IRQ resources for the new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. A resource conflict appears as a black exclamation point in a yellow circle. 2 Remove the device you are trying to install, then determine which has been included on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For instructions on the display is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys. The text on changing the screen resolution, see "Adjusting...
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... backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. You see a "Data error" message This may be accessed, or you may need to the Internet ■ If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack...
... backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. You see a "Data error" message This may be accessed, or you may need to the Internet ■ If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack...
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... reconnect and open on your notebook People are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you still get the error, your ISP...
... reconnect and open on your notebook People are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you still get the error, your ISP...
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... plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. www.gateway.com 95 Modem (dial-up) Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your notebook. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then...
... plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. www.gateway.com 95 Modem (dial-up) Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your notebook. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then...
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... with your notebook. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and 98 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category...
... with your notebook. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and 98 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category...
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... account disabled. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 101 Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that came with no easy way to access the Internet through your home network. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with your network equipment for troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting You cannot connect...
... account disabled. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 101 Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that came with no easy way to access the Internet through your home network. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with your network equipment for troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting You cannot connect...
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See the guide that came with your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. To set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Many printers have selected it is connected to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the printer is online. If your...
See the guide that came with your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. To set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Many printers have selected it is connected to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the printer is online. If your...
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... headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the volume control on page 31. ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . 104 www.gateway.com Chapter 8: Troubleshooting To make sure that the printer is online. If your notebook is turned up . You see "System key combinations" on your Control Panel is not set to use. Most printers have been printed before...
... headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the volume control on page 31. ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . 104 www.gateway.com Chapter 8: Troubleshooting To make sure that the printer is online. If your notebook is turned up . You see "System key combinations" on your Control Panel is not set to use. Most printers have been printed before...
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...; Make sure that your hard drive. Video The projector or external monitor is not working ■ Make sure that is connected correctly. For more information, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in securely. 106 www.gateway.com If you may need to change the TV Out mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Modifying television settings...
...; Make sure that your hard drive. Video The projector or external monitor is not working ■ Make sure that is connected correctly. For more information, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in securely. 106 www.gateway.com If you may need to change the TV Out mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Modifying television settings...
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... power adapter 59 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24 external monitor 13, 31 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 97 files opening 35 troubleshooting 91 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 68 replacing 68 troubleshooting 91 headphone jack 10 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 www.gateway...
... power adapter 59 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24 external monitor 13, 31 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 97 files opening 35 troubleshooting 91 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 68 replacing 68 troubleshooting 91 headphone jack 10 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 www.gateway...
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searching 6 starting 5 Using your computer link 5 Hibernate mode 59 hot-swapping 44 I i.Link port 12 IEEE 1394 port 12 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 17 installing battery 56 devices 86 hard drive 68 memory 63 PC Card 44 Internet troubleshooting 92, 97 IRQ conflicts 86 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 11 key combinations 31 keyboard buttons 29 cleaning 76 connecting 29 features 29 locating 15 troubleshooting 94 USB port 12 keys application 30 arrow 30 battery status 32 brightness 32 directional...
searching 6 starting 5 Using your computer link 5 Hibernate mode 59 hot-swapping 44 I i.Link port 12 IEEE 1394 port 12 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 17 installing battery 56 devices 86 hard drive 68 memory 63 PC Card 44 Internet troubleshooting 92, 97 IRQ conflicts 86 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 11 key combinations 31 keyboard buttons 29 cleaning 76 connecting 29 features 29 locating 15 troubleshooting 94 USB port 12 keys application 30 arrow 30 battery status 32 brightness 32 directional...
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removing 63 replacing 63 troubleshooting 94 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 99 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42...
removing 63 replacing 63 troubleshooting 94 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 99 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42...
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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.com...
... 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.com...