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... 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 ...
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... 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
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... 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...
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...design provides you are sure that you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with the best product possible. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to provide an exceptional balance of us at affordable prices. Please read this manual carefully ...to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com We are provided with optimized battery life when on battery power. Your new Gateway notebook is designed to our customers - We have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer...
...design provides you are sure that you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with the best product possible. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to provide an exceptional balance of us at affordable prices. Please read this manual carefully ...to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com We are provided with optimized battery life when on battery power. Your new Gateway notebook is designed to our customers - We have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer...
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... turned off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . battery is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - battery is off - 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...
... turned off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . battery is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - battery is off - 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...
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... number. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 56. 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...
... number. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 56. 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...
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..., banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Batteries If you run your programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Memory Large ...specifications For more information. The most common types are running more slowly than laser printers. If your notebook on battery power for more information, see "Gateway Web site" on page 63 for accessories or supplies. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they ...
..., banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Batteries If you run your programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Memory Large ...specifications For more information. The most common types are running more slowly than laser printers. If your notebook on battery power for more information, see "Gateway Web site" on page 63 for accessories or supplies. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they ...
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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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... three hours for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. You should use your notebook 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. ...Important If the battery is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side down and slide it ...
... three hours for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. You should use your notebook 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. ...Important If the battery is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side down and slide it ...
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...When you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on page 10 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can increase to..., which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning High voltages can enter your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector ...
...When you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on page 10 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can increase to..., which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning High voltages can enter your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector ...
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... notebook. As a 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. www.gateway.com 27
... notebook. As a 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. www.gateway.com 27
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... of the display. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Stop playing the CD... or DVD. Use this system key... 5 To... Increase the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of your display. Important: Using this box. Skip back one CD song or DVD...
... of the display. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Stop playing the CD... or DVD. Use this system key... 5 To... Increase the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of your display. Important: Using this box. Skip back one CD song or DVD...
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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
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... guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 10: ■ LED blue - battery is malfunctioning. ■ Wait for a greater battery life experience. If your hard drive. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any...
... guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 10: ■ LED blue - battery is malfunctioning. ■ Wait for a greater battery life experience. If your hard drive. Chapter 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any...
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... this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on...
... this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on...
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... finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power, you must start the process over again. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. If your notebook. 56 www.gateway.com The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must turn off while changing the...
... finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power, you must start the process over again. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. If your notebook. 56 www.gateway.com The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must turn off while changing the...
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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
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... 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. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tips & Tricks For more information about .... To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power your notebook. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off until you are not being used. ■ Modify...
... 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. ■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tips & Tricks For more information about .... To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power your notebook. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off until you are not being used. ■ Modify...
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... in airports, look for times when you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. ■ If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. www.gateway.com 59 Extending battery life ■ Recharge the battery often, take a single-plug surge protector. ■ If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an...
... in airports, look for times when you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. ■ If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. www.gateway.com 59 Extending battery life ■ Recharge the battery often, take a single-plug surge protector. ■ If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an...
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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 remove any module can be placed ... Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. www.gateway.com 63 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your memory.
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 remove any module can be placed ... Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery. www.gateway.com 63 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your memory.