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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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...;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 this optional 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these slots are blocked, your notebook...
...;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 this optional 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these slots are blocked, your notebook...
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... jack S-Video Ventilation Kensington out jack fan lock slot Component Power connector Microphone jack Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. Headphone jack Modem jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this port. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a modem cable into this jack. Monitor port USB ports Plug an analog VGA monitor into this jack. Plug a microphone into these ports. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard...
... jack S-Video Ventilation Kensington out jack fan lock slot Component Power connector Microphone jack Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. Headphone jack Modem jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this port. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a modem cable into this jack. Monitor port USB ports Plug an analog VGA monitor into this jack. Plug a microphone into these ports. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard...
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..., see "Identifying your model" on page 67. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 17. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. System label Includes the product model number. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the...
..., see "Identifying your model" on page 67. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 17. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. System label Includes the product model number. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the...
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..., see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Status indicators" on your hard drive. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, 86-key keyboard. Press to them or control the volume. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com...
..., see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Status indicators" on your hard drive. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, 86-key keyboard. Press to them or control the volume. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com...
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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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... dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. 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 Chapter 3: Getting Started 2 6yyph Á spÁ46 fif p y pg...;twÁ spÁ gf pÁhsfrpÁtyithf yÁqq Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter.
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... information, see "Status indicators" on your notebook. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby mode. Enter Standby mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . R pxÁvpÁhxgtyf ty Using the keyboard Vspy pÁ...
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6sf pÁ% Sgwps tyr • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems 81
6sf pÁ% Sgwps tyr • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems 81
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...;Áspw Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions 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, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Type the keyword gwp...
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...Type the keyword yiÁ gwps p in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive...ywÁyÁfrp " www.gateway.com 101 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ FfvpÁ..." Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" in the ...
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