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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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... module into this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 70. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 67. www.gateway.com 15 System label Includes the product model number. Bottom 5...; x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For ...
... module into this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 70. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 67. www.gateway.com 15 System label Includes the product model number. Bottom 5...; x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For ...
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...Press to them or control the volume. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook DpgfiÁfpf Multi-function buttons Keyboard Power button Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon...how the keyboard is used. Inform you when a drive is in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 35. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Multi-function buttons" on your hard drive. You can also configure the power button for ...
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A ■ LED off . 30 www.gateway.com Numeric keypad is turned off. ■ LED blinking - Numeric keypad is turned on. 1 ■ LED off - The hard drive is not connected. ■ LED on and off - AC power is not in use . Important If none of the indicators are on, you may... need to press 9G+9 to toggle the status lights on - AC power is in use . ■ LED off - The hard drive is connected. ■ LED off . ■ LED on . wireless network is turned on - caps lock is turned off - Chapter 3: Getting Started R f ...
A ■ LED off . 30 www.gateway.com Numeric keypad is turned off. ■ LED blinking - Numeric keypad is turned on. 1 ■ LED off - The hard drive is not connected. ■ LED on and off - AC power is not in use . Important If none of the indicators are on, you may... need to press 9G+9 to toggle the status lights on - AC power is in use . ■ LED off - The hard drive is connected. ■ LED off . ■ LED on . wireless network is turned on - caps lock is turned off - Chapter 3: Getting Started R f ...
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...gateway.com 33 Enter Standby mode. 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. For more information, see "Status indicators" on your hard drive...128;yÁ spÁvp Press and hold 9G, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To... Toggle the status indicators on or off while traveling in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook) ■...
...gateway.com 33 Enter Standby mode. 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. For more information, see "Status indicators" on your hard drive...128;yÁ spÁvp Press and hold 9G, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To... Toggle the status indicators on or off while traveling in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook) ■...
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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... 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
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...finger. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Press the left button once. This action is called clicking. To access this ... Move the pointer on the touchpad. TtyrÁ...133;spÁ hsfi To... Select an object on the screen. This action is called double-clicking. 38 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started XÁhfyÁpÁ spÁ8YIfiÁwpq ÁfyiÁ...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 40 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started 4iu tyrÁ spÁwxp XÁhfyÁpÁ... & 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.
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... 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 ...193;hpf pÁtipÁ7U7ÁfyiÁxp 44 www.gateway.com IwftyrÁfÁ7U7 4Á7trt fwÁUpf twp... "Playing CDs" 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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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using the memory card reader Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. TtyrÁ spÁxpx...;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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...131;ÁfytyrÁxpfrpÁ Áfpf 56 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Front" on your hard drive. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. Chapter 5: Managing Power F... cord or battery icon does not appear on the Power Options Properties Advance tab. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ EvÁf Á spÁgf pÁhsfrpÁtyithf '...
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...;hyyph Á spÁ46ÁpÁfyiÁp f y pgv www.gateway.com 57 If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" in...; Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon on the taskbar is checked on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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...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. ■ TpÁ spÁ7U7ÁitpÁ...134;pÁfÁwfrpÁ fxy ÁqÁp www.gateway.com 61 Extending battery life 8 SyÁÁy pgvÁ... using Hibernate mode" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive.
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