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... 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 ... Using alternate power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static electricity discharge 66 Adding or replacing memory 67 Replacing the hard drive kit 70 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 Cleaning the...
... 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 ... Using alternate power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static electricity discharge 66 Adding or replacing memory 67 Replacing the hard drive kit 70 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 Cleaning the...
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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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For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 59. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 59. www.gateway.com 15 Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. System label Includes the product model number. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see ... For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 17. Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery.
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 59. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 59. www.gateway.com 15 Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. System label Includes the product model number. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see ... For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 17. Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery.
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...the functionality of a full-sized, 86-key keyboard. Press to them or control the volume. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook DpgfiÁfpf Multi-function buttons Keyboard Power button Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Multi-function buttons Keyboard... 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. For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on your hard drive. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off.
...the functionality of a full-sized, 86-key keyboard. Press to them or control the volume. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook DpgfiÁfpf Multi-function buttons Keyboard Power button Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Multi-function buttons Keyboard... 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. For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on your hard drive. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off.
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... 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. 3 BqÁÁfpÁ f tyrÁÁ...; yhppyÁty h tyÁ Áp y pgv 26 www.gateway.com
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 27 Vfvtyr y pgv Starting your notebook VspyÁÁsfpÁy Á... & 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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... to toggle the status lights on and off . ■ LED on - AC power is not in use . caps lock is turned off . 30 www.gateway.com The hard drive is not connected. ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on - wireless network is turned on. 1 ■ LED off . ■ LED ...136;Á spÁvpgfiÁtÁpi AC power Hard drive Wireless network Num lock Caps lock Indicator AC power Wireless network (optional) Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Icon Description ■ LED on . AC power is turned off - caps lock is in ...
... to toggle the status lights on and off . ■ LED on - AC power is not in use . caps lock is turned off . 30 www.gateway.com The hard drive is not connected. ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on - wireless network is turned on. 1 ■ LED off . ■ LED ...136;Á spÁvpgfiÁtÁpi AC power Hard drive Wireless network Num lock Caps lock Indicator AC power Wireless network (optional) Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Icon Description ■ LED on . AC power is turned off - caps lock is in ...
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... monitor" on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on your hard drive. Enter Standby mode. Important: Your notebook came with equipment on page 49. www.gateway.com 33 Press the power button to you with the optional wireless network turn off . For more information...;ÁthyÁyÁ spÁvp Press and hold 9G, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
... monitor" on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on your hard drive. Enter Standby mode. Important: Your notebook came with equipment on page 49. www.gateway.com 33 Press the power button to you with the optional wireless network turn off . For more information...;ÁthyÁyÁ spÁvp Press and hold 9G, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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Search Open the Search Results window. Open your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Searching for files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your default Web browser. Chapter 3: Getting Started Button Internet Icon Press to...
Search Open the Search Results window. Open your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Searching for files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your default Web browser. Chapter 3: Getting Started Button Internet Icon Press to...
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... settings" in rapid succession. This action is called clicking. To access this ... Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Move the pointer on the screen. Move your finger around... Á guph Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your hard drive. Start a program or open a file or folder. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Using Your Computer which has been...
... settings" in rapid succession. This action is called clicking. To access this ... Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Move the pointer on the screen. Move your finger around... Á guph Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your hard drive. Start a program or open a file or folder. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Using Your Computer which has been...
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... & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 40 www...
... & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 40 www...
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... Tips & Tricks For more information about playing DVDs, see "Playing CDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports IwftyrÁfÁ67 TpÁ spÁxthÁrfxÁ...For more information about playing CDs, see "Playing DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 6pf tyrÁ67ÁfyiÁ7U7 XÁhfyÁ...
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... about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. TtyrÁ spÁxpxÁhfiÁpfip X...;p Card Type Slot CompactFlash® left IBM Microdrive™ left Memory Stick® right MultiMediaCard™ right Secure Digital™ right www.gateway.com 45
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...;fÁwtrs ytyrÁgw Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. Qphfwtgf tyr...;hyyph Á spÁ46ÁpÁfyiÁp f y pgv www.gateway.com 57
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Replacing the hard drive kit 10 BqÁÁypÁsfiÁitpÁfwpfiÁtyhw... ÁppÁtyhwipiÁt sÁ spÁp pÁ ith www.gateway.com 71
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Type the keyword tp in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Protecting your computer from viruses I ph tyrÁÁhx p...;y Tips & Tricks For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying Security Settings" in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 77 Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. To access this guide...
Type the keyword tp in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Protecting your computer from viruses I ph tyrÁÁhx p...;y Tips & Tricks For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying Security Settings" in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 77 Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. To access this guide...