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...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 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 Protecting from power source...
...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 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 Protecting from power source...
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... 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 battery life 61 Conserving battery power 61 Using alternate power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static... Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 76 Protecting your computer from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii www.gateway.com
... 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 battery life 61 Conserving battery power 61 Using alternate power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static... Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 76 Protecting your computer from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii www.gateway.com
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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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... not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking - battery is on. ■ LED blinking - notebook is very low. ■ LED off - battery charge is in . notebook is fully charged. 10 www.gateway.com battery is off - LCD panel release Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch...
... not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking - battery is on. ■ LED blinking - notebook is very low. ■ LED off - battery charge is in . notebook is fully charged. 10 www.gateway.com battery is off - LCD panel release Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch...
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... "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 59. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 70. Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this...
... "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 59. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 70. Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this...
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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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For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. www.gateway.com 23 To connect the AC adapter: 1 6yyph Á spÁpÁh... seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Connecting the AC adapter 6yyph tyrÁ spÁ46 fif ...
For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. www.gateway.com 23 To connect the AC adapter: 1 6yyph Á spÁpÁh... seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Connecting the AC adapter 6yyph tyrÁ spÁ46 fif ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... until the notebook turns off: 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds. 4ÁfÁf ÁqÁ spÁprwfÁ ...;xf thfwwÁVspyÁ spÁhsphvÁfpÁqtytspiÁVtyi f www.gateway.com 29
... until the notebook turns off: 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds. 4ÁfÁf ÁqÁ spÁprwfÁ ...;xf thfwwÁVspyÁ spÁhsphvÁfpÁqtytspiÁVtyi f www.gateway.com 29
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6sf pÁ" FfyfrtyrÁIp • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 55
6sf pÁ" FfyfrtyrÁIp • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 55
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...;ÁfytyrÁxpfrpÁ Áfpf 56 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ EvÁf Á spÁgf pÁhsf... Options Properties Advance tab. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. For the location of the battery charge indicator, see "Changing advanced settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the taskbar is connected to AC power. For more...
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...;yyph 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... which has been included on the Power Options Properties Advance tab. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Recharging the battery BqÁÁgf pÁhsfrpÁtyithf Áit...
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... d 6wthvÁ spÁAlarms fg e 6wthvÁ Áippwph Á spÁLow battery alarmÁfyiÁCritical battery alarmÁ hsphvgpÁEp Á spÁgf pÁiftyÁ...;Áfy d 6wthvÁ spÁAlarms fg e 6wthvÁ Ápwph Á spÁLow battery alarmÁfyiÁCritical battery alarmÁ hsphvgp 58 www.gateway.com
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Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. 6sfyrtyrÁgf ptp Changing batteries BqÁÁy pgvÁtÁhyyph pi... burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from children. QpwfhtyrÁ spÁgf p To replace the battery: 1 BqÁÁy pgvÁtÁyÁfyiÁtÁhyyph...
Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. 6sfyrtyrÁgf ptp Changing batteries BqÁÁy pgvÁtÁhyyph pi... burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from children. QpwfhtyrÁ spÁgf p To replace the battery: 1 BqÁÁy pgvÁtÁyÁfyiÁtÁhyyph...
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...193;fÁwfrpÁ fxy ÁqÁp www.gateway.com 61 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ 6wpÁ spÁE67Áfypw yÁqqÁ... see "Activating and using Hibernate mode, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Extending battery life 8 SyÁÁy pgvÁp 9 HpyÁ sp...
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www.gateway.com 63 On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be activated) Turn Off Computer. Press and hold RAB9S, then click Hibernate. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. Extending battery life If your notebook is... ...and you want to... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press 9G9 .
www.gateway.com 63 On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be activated) Turn Off Computer. Press and hold RAB9S, then click Hibernate. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. Extending battery life If your notebook is... ...and you want to... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press 9G9 .