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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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... model number. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 70. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 17. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 59.... Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see ...
... model number. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 70. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 17. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 59.... Bottom 5 x Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see ...
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...EZ Pad touchpad" on page 37. Inform you when a drive is in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 31. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook DpgfiÁfpf Multi-function ...more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 30. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, 86-key keyboard. For more information, see "Status indicators" on page 35.
...EZ Pad touchpad" on page 37. Inform you when a drive is in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 31. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook DpgfiÁfpf Multi-function ...more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 30. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, 86-key keyboard. For more information, see "Status indicators" on page 35.
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 BqÁÁfpÁ f tyrÁ...131;ppyÁty h tyÁ Áp y pgv 26 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started R f tyrÁÁy pgv To start your notebook... 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 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.
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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...;vpgfiÁtÁpi 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 - The hard drive is turned off - AC power is turned on and off - Important... If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press 9G+9 to toggle the status lights on . 1 ■ LED off . 30 www.gateway.com Numeric ...
...;vpgfiÁtÁpi 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 - The hard drive is turned off - AC power is turned on and off - Important... If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press 9G+9 to toggle the status lights on . 1 ■ LED off . 30 www.gateway.com Numeric ...
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.... Turn the optional wireless network on or off . For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on your hard drive. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby mode. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on page 49....128;yÁyÁ spÁvp Press and hold 9G, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must ...
.... Turn the optional wireless network on or off . For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on your hard drive. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby mode. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on page 49....128;yÁyÁ spÁvp Press and hold 9G, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must ...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Button Internet Icon Press to... To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com Search Open the Search Results window. For more information, see "Searching for files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your default Web browser. Open your hard drive.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Button Internet Icon Press to... To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com Search Open the Search Results window. For more information, see "Searching for files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your default Web browser. Open your hard drive.
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Move the pointer on the screen. Select an object on the screen. If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your hard drive. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Quickly press and release the left ... in Using Your Computer which has been included on your finger. This action is called clicking. This action is called double-clicking. 38 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started XÁhfyÁpÁ spÁ8YIfiÁwpq ÁfyiÁ...
Move the pointer on the screen. Select an object on the screen. If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your hard drive. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Quickly press and release the left ... in Using Your Computer which has been included on your finger. This action is called clicking. 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.
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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... Tricks For more information about playing DVDs, see "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. 6pf tyrÁ67ÁfyiÁ7U7 XÁhfyÁ...132;thÁ67Áhpf pÁtipÁ7U7ÁfyiÁxp 44 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports IwftyrÁfÁ67 TpÁ spÁxthÁrfxÁ...
... Tricks For more information about playing DVDs, see "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. 6pf tyrÁ67ÁfyiÁ7U7 XÁhfyÁ...132;thÁ67Áhpf pÁtipÁ7U7ÁfyiÁxp 44 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports IwftyrÁfÁ67 TpÁ spÁxthÁrfxÁ...
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...™ right Secure Digital™ right www.gateway.com 45 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.
...™ right Secure Digital™ right www.gateway.com 45 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.
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... location of the battery charge indicator, see "Changing advanced 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. ■ EvÁf Á spÁgf pÁhsfrpÁ...
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...ÁsfÁfÁwtrs ytyrÁgw Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on your hard drive. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the taskbar, click the show icon on the... taskbar is checked on the Power Options Properties Advance tab. 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 tyrÁ spÁgf...
...ÁsfÁfÁwtrs ytyrÁgw Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on your hard drive. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the taskbar, click the show icon on the... taskbar is checked on the Power Options Properties Advance tab. 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 tyrÁ spÁgf...
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...information about using Hibernate mode" 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...132;pÁfÁwfrpÁ fxy ÁqÁp www.gateway.com 61 Extending battery life 8 SyÁÁy pgvÁ... Power-saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive.
...information about using Hibernate mode" 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...132;pÁfÁwfrpÁ fxy ÁqÁp www.gateway.com 61 Extending battery life 8 SyÁÁy pgvÁ... Power-saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive.
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6sf pÁ# TrfityrÁXÁG pgv • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 65
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...;qfhpÁy vgpyhsÁÁ spÁryipiÁ guph 66 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Ippy tyrÁ f thÁpwph tht Á it ...;yÁfÁpwph f thÁ Á it hsfrp Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you should read and understand the information in this section.
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Replacing the hard drive kit 10 BqÁÁypÁsfiÁitpÁfwpfiÁtyhw... ÁppÁtyhwipiÁt sÁ spÁp pÁ ith www.gateway.com 71
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Help and Support For more information about protecting your hard drive. Protecting your computer from viruses I ph tyrÁÁhx pÁqx... modifying security settings, see "Modifying Security Settings" in the Search box , then click the arrow. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Type the keyword tp in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer against viruses, click Start, then...
Help and Support For more information about protecting your hard drive. Protecting your computer from viruses I ph tyrÁÁhx pÁqx... modifying security settings, see "Modifying Security Settings" in the Search box , then click the arrow. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Type the keyword tp in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer against viruses, click Start, then...