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... 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 Using Your Computer guide 6 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left side 11 Right side 12 Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 17 Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18 Accessories 19...
... 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 Using Your Computer guide 6 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left side 11 Right side 12 Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 17 Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18 Accessories 19...
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... battery 59 Extending battery life 61 Conserving battery power 61 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 notebook screen 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 76 Protecting your computer from viruses 77 Updating ...
... battery 59 Extending battery life 61 Conserving battery power 61 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 notebook screen 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 76 Protecting your computer from viruses 77 Updating ...
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6sf pÁ 6sphvtyrÁH ÁXÁ @f pf G pgv • Identifying features • Locating your notebook's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook • Purchasing accessories 9
6sf pÁ 6sphvtyrÁH ÁXÁ @f pf G pgv • Identifying features • Locating your notebook's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook • Purchasing accessories 9
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... very low. ■ LED off - latch Battery charge indicator ■ LED on - battery is off. notebook is fully charged. 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9y Speaker Power indicator LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Speaker Component Description Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers...
... very low. ■ LED off - latch Battery charge indicator ■ LED on - battery is off. notebook is fully charged. 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9y Speaker Power indicator LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Speaker Component Description Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers...
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...or mouse) into the optional memory card reader. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this optional 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com 11 The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. ... Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these slots. If these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 45. Left side Epq Á...
...or mouse) into the optional memory card reader. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this optional 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com 11 The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. ... Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these slots. If these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 45. Left side Epq Á...
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.... To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 42. 12 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Component Icon Description PC Card eject button Press the eject button to those listed in the notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to remove a PC Card...
.... To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 42. 12 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Component Icon Description PC Card eject button Press the eject button to those listed in the notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to remove a PC Card...
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... slot Description Plug a standard S-Video cable into these slots are blocked, your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to the notebook. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. 14 www.gateway.com Secure your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this jack. For...
... slot Description Plug a standard S-Video cable into these slots are blocked, your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to the notebook. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. 14 www.gateway.com Secure your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this jack. For...
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...button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 37. Inform you when a drive is in Using Your ...EZ Pad touchpad" on page 35. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook DpgfiÁfpf Multi-function buttons Keyboard Power button Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Multi-function buttons Keyboard Status...
...button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 37. Inform you when a drive is in Using Your ...EZ Pad touchpad" on page 35. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook DpgfiÁfpf Multi-function buttons Keyboard Power button Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Multi-function buttons Keyboard Status...
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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
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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... information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. www.gateway.com 23 Connecting the AC adapter 6yyph tyrÁ spÁ46 fif p XÁhfyÁ...;pÁhiÁ Á spÁ46 fif p Caution Make sure that came with your notebook on page 57. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than...
... information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. www.gateway.com 23 Connecting the AC adapter 6yyph tyrÁ spÁ46 fif p XÁhfyÁ...;pÁhiÁ Á spÁ46 fif p Caution Make sure that came with your notebook on page 57. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than...
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www.gateway.com 25 During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has ...; spxÁqxÁpfhstyrÁÁy pgv Warning High voltages can enter your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector. To protect your...
www.gateway.com 25 During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has ...; spxÁqxÁpfhstyrÁÁy pgv Warning High voltages can enter your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector. To protect your...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 BqÁÁfpÁ f tyrÁÁy pgv...;tyÁ Áp y pgv 26 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started R f tyrÁÁy pgv To start your notebook: 1 RwtipÁ spÁwf hsÁyÁ spÁ...
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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 ÁpiÁÁy pg...
To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 27 Vfvtyr y pgv Starting your notebook VspyÁÁsfpÁy ÁpiÁÁy pg...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started SytyrÁqqÁÁy pgv To turn off your notebook: 1 6wthvÁStart spyÁhwthvÁTurn Off ComputerÁSspÁSyÁHqqÁ6x pÁ...;Áy pgv Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 28 www...
Chapter 3: Getting Started SytyrÁqqÁÁy pgv To turn off your notebook: 1 6wthvÁStart spyÁhwthvÁTurn Off ComputerÁSspÁSyÁHqqÁ6x pÁ...;Áy pgv Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 28 www...
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...132; f ÁÉpg y pgv To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 IpÁ6SQE4ES78EÁSspÁVtyiÁRpht ...133;spyÁ yÁt ÁyÁfrfty Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release ...hsphvÁfpÁqtytspiÁVtyi f www.gateway.com 29
...132; f ÁÉpg y pgv To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 IpÁ6SQE4ES78EÁSspÁVtyiÁRpht ...133;spyÁ yÁt ÁyÁfrfty Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release ...hsphvÁfpÁqtytspiÁVtyi f www.gateway.com 29
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...hold 9G, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see the printed Setting Up A Windows Network guide that provide wireless communication. Toggle the notebook display in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 49. For ...in an airplane. 802.11G (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that came to you with your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time ■ S-Video (optional) For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector...
...hold 9G, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see the printed Setting Up A Windows Network guide that provide wireless communication. Toggle the notebook display in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 49. For ...in an airplane. 802.11G (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that came to you with your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time ■ S-Video (optional) For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector...
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... Eject Manual indicator button eject hole Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 IpÁ spÁpuph Ág yÁyÁ spÁ... . 3 IsÁ spÁ fÁtyÁy twÁt ÁtÁhwpi www.gateway.com 43
... Eject Manual indicator button eject hole Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 IpÁ spÁpuph Ág yÁyÁ spÁ... . 3 IsÁ spÁ fÁtyÁy twÁt ÁtÁhwpi www.gateway.com 43
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Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you close the LCD panel, your notebook turns off the LCD panel, but does not enter Standby mode. 50 www.gateway.com to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or monitor. Chapter 4: Using...
Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you close the LCD panel, your notebook turns off the LCD panel, but does not enter Standby mode. 50 www.gateway.com to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or monitor. Chapter 4: Using...