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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…pƒÁ @p……tyrÁApw • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help 1
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... known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the optional memory card reader. Helps cool internal components. www.gateway.com 11 Left side Epq…Á„tip Memory Ventilation card fan reader IEEE 1394 port PC Card eject button USB ports PC Card Memory slot card reader Component Icon Memory card reader (optional) Ventilation fan IEEE 1394 port (optional) USB ports Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into...
... known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the optional memory card reader. Helps cool internal components. www.gateway.com 11 Left side Epq…Á„tip Memory Ventilation card fan reader IEEE 1394 port PC Card eject button USB ports PC Card Memory slot card reader Component Icon Memory card reader (optional) Ventilation fan IEEE 1394 port (optional) USB ports Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into...
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... network cable into this jack. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. www.gateway.com 13 The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Monitor port USB ports Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. Headphone jack Modem jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Back 5fhv Power connector Microphone jack...
... network cable into this jack. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. www.gateway.com 13 The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Monitor port USB ports Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. Headphone jack Modem jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Back 5fhv Power connector Microphone jack...
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Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 17. System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 59. www.gateway.com 15 Bottom 5€……€x Battery lock Battery latch...
Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 17. System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 59. www.gateway.com 15 Bottom 5€……€x Battery lock Battery latch...
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...-key keyboard. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Status indicators" on page 37. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 30. Inform you when a drive is used. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on your hard drive. For more information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in use...
...-key keyboard. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Status indicators" on page 37. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 30. Inform you when a drive is used. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on your hard drive. For more information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in use...
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6sf…pƒÁ @p……tyrÁR…fƒ…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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Chapter 3: Getting Started 2 6€yyph…Á…spÁ46 fif…p y€…pg€€vÈ„Á€ˆpƒÁh&#...132;Á€qq Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 24 www...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 BqÁ€†ÁfƒpÁ„…fƒ…tyrÁ€†ƒÁy€…pg€€v&#...;€Áq†yh…t€yÁtyÁR…fyigQp„†xpÁx€ip Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive.
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... 27 Vfvtyr y€…pg€€v Starting your notebook VspyÁ€†Ásf‡pÁy€…Á†„piÁ€†ƒÁy€…pg€&#...;€ˆpƒÁg†……€yÁ…€ÁiˆfvpwÁ t…Á† Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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... "Changing Power-saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Enter Standby mode. Turn the optional wireless network on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on page 30. www.gateway.com 33 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...
... "Changing Power-saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Enter Standby mode. Turn the optional wireless network on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on page 30. www.gateway.com 33 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...
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...make sure that Always show hidden icons button. For the location of the battery charge indicator, see "Changing advanced settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Chapter 5: Managing Power...power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon on the taskbar is connected to AC power. For more information, see "Front" on the Power Options Properties Advance tab. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway...144;Áw€ˆ Important This LED only lights up when the notebook is checked on page 10. ...
...make sure that Always show hidden icons button. For the location of the battery charge indicator, see "Changing advanced settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Chapter 5: Managing Power...power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon on the taskbar is connected to AC power. For more information, see "Front" on the Power Options Properties Advance tab. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway...144;Áw€ˆ Important This LED only lights up when the notebook is checked on page 10. ...
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6sf…pƒÁ% Sƒ€†gwp„s€€…tyr • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems 81
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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on your hard drive. SspÁsfƒiÁiƒt‡pÁhfyy€…ÁgpÁfhhp„„pi ppÁ...troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword …ƒ€†gwp„s€€…tyrÁh€yyph…t€y„ in Using Your Computer which has been included on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the Search box , then click the arrow. 90 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start...
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on your hard drive. SspÁsfƒiÁiƒt‡pÁhfyy€…ÁgpÁfhhp„„pi ppÁ...troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword …ƒ€†gwp„s€€…tyrÁh€yyph…t€y„ in Using Your Computer which has been included on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the Search box , then click the arrow. 90 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start...
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Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ FfvpÁ„†ƒpÁ…sf…ÁF†…pÁh€y…ƒ€w„&#...ywÁ€yÁfrp " www.gateway.com 101 Type the keyword „€†yiÁ…ƒ€†gwp„s€€…pƒ in Using Your Computer which has been included on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" in the Search box , then click ...
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