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... Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18 Accessories 19 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 Protecting from power source problems 25 Starting your notebook 26 Waking up your notebook 27 Turning off your notebook 28 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 29 Status indicators 30 Using the keyboard 31 Key types 32 System key combinations 33 Multi-function buttons 35 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 37 Using the touchpad 38 Adjusting...
... Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18 Accessories 19 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 Protecting from power source problems 25 Starting your notebook 26 Waking up your notebook 27 Turning off your notebook 28 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 29 Status indicators 30 Using the keyboard 31 Key types 32 System key combinations 33 Multi-function buttons 35 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 37 Using the touchpad 38 Adjusting...
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4 Using Drives and Ports 41 Using the DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Inserting a CD or DVD 43 Playing a CD 44 Playing a DVD 44 Creating CDs and DVDs 44 Using the memory card reader 45 Memory card types 45 Inserting a memory card 46 Adding and removing a PC Card 47 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 49 Viewing the display on a television 51 5 Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 57 Recalibrating the battery 57 Changing batteries 59 Replacing the battery 59 Extending...
4 Using Drives and Ports 41 Using the DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Inserting a CD or DVD 43 Playing a CD 44 Playing a DVD 44 Creating CDs and DVDs 44 Using the memory card reader 45 Memory card types 45 Inserting a memory card 46 Adding and removing a PC Card 47 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 49 Viewing the display on a television 51 5 Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 57 Recalibrating the battery 57 Changing batteries 59 Replacing the battery 59 Extending...
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8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 83 Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 91 Memory 92 Memory card reader 92 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 97 PC Cards 98 Power 98 Printer 99 Sound 100 Status indicators 101 Video 101 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 105 Index 117 www.gateway.com iii
8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 83 Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 91 Memory 92 Memory card reader 92 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 97 PC Cards 98 Power 98 Printer 99 Sound 100 Status indicators 101 Video 101 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 105 Index 117 www.gateway.com iii
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6sf pÁ @p tyrÁApw • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help 1
6sf pÁ @p tyrÁApw • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help 1
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... drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional memory card reader. www.gateway.com 11 Left side Epq Átip Memory Ventilation card fan reader IEEE 1394 port PC Card eject button USB ports...
... drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional memory card reader. www.gateway.com 11 Left side Epq Átip Memory Ventilation card fan reader IEEE 1394 port PC Card eject button USB ports...
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... AC adapter cable into this port. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Headphone jack Modem jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into these ports. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse...
... AC adapter cable into this port. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Headphone jack Modem jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into these ports. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse...
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... replacing memory" on page 59. System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 17. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery...
... replacing memory" on page 59. System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 17. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery...
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... indicators" on page 31. For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 37. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 35. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com Inform you when a drive is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, 86-key keyboard. For more information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in use...
... indicators" on page 31. For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 37. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 35. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com Inform you when a drive is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, 86-key keyboard. For more information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in use...
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6sf pÁ @p tyrÁR f pi • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators, keyboard, and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume 21
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Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 24 www.gateway.com Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Chapter 3: Getting Started 2 6yyph Á spÁ46 ...twÁ spÁ gf pÁhsfrpÁtyithf yÁqq Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter.
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... "Status indicators" on your notebook. Important: Your notebook came with your hard drive. To access this system key... For more information, see the printed Setting Up A Windows Network guide that provide wireless communication. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the optional wireless network turn off while traveling in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook...
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6sf pÁ% Sgwps tyr • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems 81
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ ...;yÁfrp " Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on your hard drive. R f Átyithf ...gateway.com 101 Type the keyword yiÁ gwps p in Using Your Computer which has been included on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume...
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