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Adjusting the volume 37 Turning your wireless radio on or off 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 ... 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 Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 ii...
Adjusting the volume 37 Turning your wireless radio on or off 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 ... 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 Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 ii...
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... 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 card reader 95 Modem (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...
... 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 card reader 95 Modem (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...
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...Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. www.gateway.com 7 To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a ...task while you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive. Online...
...Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. www.gateway.com 7 To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a ...task while you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive. Online...
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For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 56. For more information, see "Changing ..., see "Changing batteries" on page 63. 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 unlock the battery. Includes the product model number. ...
For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 56. For more information, see "Changing ..., see "Changing batteries" on page 63. 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 unlock the battery. Includes the product model number. ...
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... Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on your hard drive. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 29. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when... used. For more information, see "Status indicators" on page 34. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 28. Provides all the features of a mouse. Inform you when...
... Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on your hard drive. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 29. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when... used. For more information, see "Status indicators" on page 34. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 28. Provides all the features of a mouse. Inform you when...
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...or replacing memory" on page 3. Batteries If you run your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try ...print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Using an inkjet color printer, you need additional space for extended periods, you may want to buy ...
...or replacing memory" on page 3. Batteries If you run your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try ...print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Using an inkjet color printer, you need additional space for extended periods, you may want to buy ...
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... Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook. Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on your hard drive. However, you are...
... Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook. Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on your hard drive. However, you are...
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... on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Waking up . Turning off your notebook To turn ...about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Windows to "wake" it . 26 www.gateway.com If the air vents are not obstructed. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook is in Standby, the power indicator...Important If for some reason you close the LCD panel without turning off your hard drive.
... on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Waking up . Turning off your notebook To turn ...about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Windows to "wake" it . 26 www.gateway.com If the air vents are not obstructed. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook is in Standby, the power indicator...Important If for some reason you close the LCD panel without turning off your hard drive.
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... indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on . 1 ■ LED off . 28 www.gateway.com A ■ LED off . Wireless network Num lock Hard drive Caps lock Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on - Wireless radio is turned off . Caps lock is turned off .
... indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on . 1 ■ LED off . 28 www.gateway.com A ■ LED off . Wireless network Num lock Hard drive Caps lock Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on - Wireless radio is turned off . Caps lock is turned off .
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...time For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 46. To access this system key... www.gateway.com 31 Toggle the status indicators on commercial aircraft. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with your notebook. Enter Standby mode. ... ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on the key. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To... For more information, see "Changing Power-...
...time For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 46. To access this system key... www.gateway.com 31 Toggle the status indicators on commercial aircraft. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with your notebook. Enter Standby mode. ... ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on the key. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To... For more information, see "Changing Power-...
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Move your hard drive. This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com 35 Move the pointer on the screen. Start a program or open a file or folder. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Using ... Computer which has been included on your finger around on the touchpad. Using the touchpad To... Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger. Position the...
Move your hard drive. This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com 35 Move the pointer on the screen. Start a program or open a file or folder. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Using ... Computer which has been included on your finger around on the touchpad. Using the touchpad To... Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger. Position the...
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... object on your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to the appropriate part of the screen. Tips & Tricks You received your hard drive. To access this ... Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button. For more information about an object on...screen. Position the pointer over the object. Chapter 3: Getting Started To... Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer which has been...
... object on your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to the appropriate part of the screen. Tips & Tricks You received your hard drive. To access this ... Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button. For more information about an object on...screen. Position the pointer over the object. Chapter 3: Getting Started To... Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer which has been...
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... Your Computer which has been included on the keyboard. www.gateway.com 37 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of your hard drive. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls...
... Your Computer which has been included on the keyboard. www.gateway.com 37 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of your hard drive. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls...
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...in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Because of data can fit on a single disc... Media Player", "Using Nero Express", and "Editing videos" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more . Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a ...
...in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Because of data can fit on a single disc... Media Player", "Using Nero Express", and "Editing videos" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more . Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a ...
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... Ports Connecting a video camera to your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 52 www.gateway.com Important For more information about using the IEEE 1394 port on your video camera, see your camera's documentation. 2 Connect the other end of the ...
... Ports Connecting a video camera to your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 52 www.gateway.com Important For more information about using the IEEE 1394 port on your video camera, see your camera's documentation. 2 Connect the other end of the ...
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...provides you may need to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Front" on battery power. battery is malfunctioning. ■ Wait for a... in the Power Options Properties dialog box. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - If your hard drive. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" in the taskbar. Important If the power cord or...
...provides you may need to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Front" on battery power. battery is malfunctioning. ■ Wait for a... in the Power Options Properties dialog box. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - If your hard drive. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" in the taskbar. Important If the power cord or...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your hard drive. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. Recharging the battery Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and ... your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is checked on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com 55 While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on and the power cord icon in Using Your Computer which has been ...
To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your hard drive. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. Recharging the battery Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and ... your notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is checked on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com 55 While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on and the power cord icon in Using Your Computer which has been ...
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...used. ■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings while your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about using your hard drive. Many PC Cards use . This drive uses a large amount of power while inserted, even if they are not ...using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway...
...used. ■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings while your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about using your hard drive. Many PC Cards use . This drive uses a large amount of power while inserted, even if they are not ...using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway...
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..., see "Recharging the battery" on page 55 and "Changing batteries" on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Save the battery for them next to the hard drive, then turns your notebook is in large areas such as the display and... pillars, in Standby, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you plan on your notebook, it switches to lengthen the life of telephones. www.gateway.com 59 Extending battery life ■ Recharge the battery often,...
..., see "Recharging the battery" on page 55 and "Changing batteries" on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Save the battery for them next to the hard drive, then turns your notebook is in large areas such as the display and... pillars, in Standby, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you plan on your notebook, it switches to lengthen the life of telephones. www.gateway.com 59 Extending battery life ■ Recharge the battery often,...
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When in memory is not saved to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to ... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (..., then click Hibernate. In Standby mode, your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive. If your work before using Standby mode. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 60 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Managing Power Using power saving modes Always save your notebook is...
When in memory is not saved to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power to ... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (..., then click Hibernate. In Standby mode, your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive. If your work before using Standby mode. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 60 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Managing Power Using power saving modes Always save your notebook is...