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... 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... 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 ...
... 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... 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 ...
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... 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 Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii...
... 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 Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii...
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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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.... If these slots. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the optional memory card reader. The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure...
.... If these slots. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the optional memory card reader. The memory card reader supports CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure...
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Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Back 5fhv Power connector Microphone jack Headphone jack Monitor USB port ports Ethernet jack Modem jack S-Video Ventilation Kensington out ... this connector. Plug a modem cable into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Monitor port USB ports Plug an analog...
Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Back 5fhv Power connector Microphone jack Headphone jack Monitor USB port ports Ethernet jack Modem jack S-Video Ventilation Kensington out ... this connector. Plug a modem cable into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Monitor port USB ports Plug an analog...
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.... 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 Multi-function buttons Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Power button Description Press these buttons to open...
.... 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 Multi-function buttons Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Power button Description Press these buttons to open...
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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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...saving Settings" in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . www.gateway.com 33 For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 30. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with ...mode. Toggle the status indicators on or off . R pxÁvpÁhxgtyf ty Using the keyboard Vspy pÁ spÁ9GÁvpÁfyiÁfÁ pxÁvpÁf...
...saving Settings" in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . www.gateway.com 33 For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 30. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with ...mode. Toggle the status indicators on or off . R pxÁvpÁhxgtyf ty Using the keyboard Vspy pÁ spÁ9GÁvpÁfyiÁfÁ pxÁvpÁf...