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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
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...®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this optional 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 45. www.gateway.com 11 If these slots are blocked, your notebook may...
...®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this optional 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 45. www.gateway.com 11 If these slots are blocked, your notebook may...
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...speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this port. 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, or mouse) into this jack. Back 5fhv Power connector Microphone jack Headphone jack Monitor USB port ports Ethernet jack Modem 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. www.gateway.com...
...speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this port. 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, or mouse) into this jack. Back 5fhv Power connector Microphone jack Headphone jack Monitor USB port ports Ethernet jack Modem 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. www.gateway.com...
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Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 59. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 67. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 17. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 70. System label...
Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 59. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 67. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 17. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 70. System label...
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... a mouse. For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 35. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook DpgfiÁfpf Multi-function buttons Keyboard Power button Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Multi-function buttons Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Power button Description Press these buttons to open programs assigned to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in use or...
... a mouse. For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 35. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook DpgfiÁfpf Multi-function buttons Keyboard Power button Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Multi-function buttons Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Power button Description Press these buttons to open programs assigned to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in use or...
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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. 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. Chapter 3: Getting Started 2 6yyph Á spÁ46 fif p y pg...spÁ gf pÁhsfrpÁtyithf yÁqq Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside.
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... this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Important: Your notebook came with the optional wireless network turn off . For more information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in an airplane. 802.11G (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that came to leave Standby mode. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays...
... this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Important: Your notebook came with the optional wireless network turn off . For more information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in an airplane. 802.11G (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that came to leave Standby mode. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays...
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...access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway...;Áw Important This LED only lights up when the notebook is checked on the Power Options Properties Advance tab. For more ...gateway.com For the location of the battery charge indicator, see "Changing advanced settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. 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...
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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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...Type the keyword gwps tyrÁhyyph ty in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. 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...;Áspw Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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...132;tywÁyÁfrp " www.gateway.com 101 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ FfvpÁpÁ...Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword yiÁ gwps p in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume...
...132;tywÁyÁfrp " www.gateway.com 101 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ FfvpÁpÁ...Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword yiÁ gwps p in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume...