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... 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 23 Connecting to a cable or DSL...
... 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 23 Connecting to a cable or DSL...
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... 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 92 Memory 92 Memory card reader 93 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 98 PC Cards 98 Power 99 Printer 100 Sound 101 Status indicators 102 Touchpad 102 Video 103...
... 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 92 Memory 92 Memory card reader 93 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 98 PC Cards 98 Power 99 Printer 100 Sound 101 Status indicators 102 Touchpad 102 Video 103...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port Insert one Type II PC Card into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For ...Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3...
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port Insert one Type II PC Card into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For ...Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 12 www.gateway.com USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3...
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For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 23. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 24. Plug a modem cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on ...Back Power connector Monitor port Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. Component Ethernet jack Modem jack Back Icon Description Plug a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this port.
For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 23. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 24. Plug a modem cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on ...Back Power connector Monitor port Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. Component Ethernet jack Modem jack Back Icon Description Plug a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this port.
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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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...notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. b Press FN+F1 to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning High voltages can cause serious injury...turn on page 10 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can ...
...notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 22 www.gateway.com Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. b Press FN+F1 to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning High voltages can cause serious injury...turn on page 10 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can ...
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... standard telephone line. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your notebook, then start your notebook. on the 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack right side of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. www.gateway.com 23 Connecting the dial...-up modem Connecting the dial-up modem Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or...
... standard telephone line. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your notebook, then start your notebook. on the 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack right side of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. www.gateway.com 23 Connecting the dial...-up modem Connecting the dial-up modem Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or...
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To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network. Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the right side of your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. 3 Start your notebook. 24 www.gateway.com
To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network. Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the right side of your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. 3 Start your notebook. 24 www.gateway.com
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... as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other grounded object. 60 www.gateway.com Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static... grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of the notebook. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case.
... as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other grounded object. 60 www.gateway.com Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static... grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of the notebook. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case.
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.... 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 be placed in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your memory. www.gateway.com 61 The modules are available in the slot. Use only ...memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery...
.... 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 be placed in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your memory. www.gateway.com 61 The modules are available in the slot. Use only ...memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery...
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...screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it can only be inserted in one direction. Important Use only memory modules... designed for your notebook. www.gateway.com 65 This module is keyed so it clicks in the memory bay. Adding or replacing memory 11 Hold the new or replacement module at...
...screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it can only be inserted in one direction. Important Use only memory modules... designed for your notebook. www.gateway.com 65 This module is keyed so it clicks in the memory bay. Adding or replacing memory 11 Hold the new or replacement module at...
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... up files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 60. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up... you can replace your hard drive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 54. 66 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your original drive with a higher-capacity ...
... up files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 60. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up... you can replace your hard drive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 54. 66 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your original drive with a higher-capacity ...
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Replacing the hard drive kit 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 17 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the instructions in the restore booklet that came with your notebook. www.gateway.com 69
Replacing the hard drive kit 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 17 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the instructions in the restore booklet that came with your notebook. www.gateway.com 69
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To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the inside of dust. Always turn off your notebook turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents ... exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. www.gateway.com 73 Do not attempt to gather these items and put together a notebook cleaning kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■ An aerosol can damage...
To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the inside of dust. Always turn off your notebook turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents ... exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. www.gateway.com 73 Do not attempt to gather these items and put together a notebook cleaning kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■ An aerosol can damage...
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...hard drive bay cover, make sure that you start your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 82 www.gateway.com For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on , while the battery is turned on... safety 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 correctly grounded before ...
...hard drive bay cover, make sure that you start your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 82 www.gateway.com For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on , while the battery is turned on... safety 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 correctly grounded before ...
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...the Internet ■ If you are using a dial-up )" on the hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make ...sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. See "Right" on page 66. ■ If your notebook. The hard drive cannot be the result of a...
...the Internet ■ If you are using a dial-up )" on the hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make ...sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. See "Right" on page 66. ■ If your notebook. The hard drive cannot be the result of a...
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...wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your notebook. www.gateway.com 93 Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window... a dial tone. ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set appropriately.
...wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your notebook. www.gateway.com 93 Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window... a dial tone. ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set appropriately.
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... To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Do not connect these devices to fix the original line. 94 www.gateway.com When the dial tone stops, listen for noise or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in... Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from corrosion and all settings are correct. Line noise is in your ...
... To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Do not connect these devices to fix the original line. 94 www.gateway.com When the dial tone stops, listen for noise or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in... Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from corrosion and all settings are correct. Line noise is in your ...
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...speed even further. Troubleshooting ■ Try connecting with a different communications program. Contact your notebook has a v.90 modem, the speed at a lower connection speed. www.gateway.com 95 The modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 90. If reducing the connect speed lets you connect,... call your notebook has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is in...
...speed even further. Troubleshooting ■ Try connecting with a different communications program. Contact your notebook has a v.90 modem, the speed at a lower connection speed. www.gateway.com 95 The modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 90. If reducing the connect speed lets you connect,... call your notebook has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is in...
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... Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your notebook. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Shut down the modem volume. 96 www.gateway.com If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and...
... Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your notebook. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Shut down the modem volume. 96 www.gateway.com If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and...