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...Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Bottom 9 Keyboard area 10 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13 Working safely and comfortably 14 Reducing eye strain 14 Setting up your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your convertible notebook...or network 19 Starting your convertible notebook 19 Waking up your convertible notebook 21 Turning off your convertible notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 22 Using the status ...
...Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Bottom 9 Keyboard area 10 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13 Working safely and comfortably 14 Reducing eye strain 14 Setting up your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your convertible notebook...or network 19 Starting your convertible notebook 19 Waking up your convertible notebook 21 Turning off your convertible notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 22 Using the status ...
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www.gateway.com Ordering accessories 64 Chapter 5: Managing Power 67 Monitoring the battery charge 68 Recharging the batteries 68 Changing batteries 69 Replacing the main battery 69 ... performance 72 Conserving battery power 72 Using alternate power sources 73 Changing power modes 74 Changing convertible notebook power settings 75 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced settings 77 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 79 Packing your convertible notebook 80 Traveling by air 80 Dial-up modem 80 Radio frequency wireless connections 81 Files...
www.gateway.com Ordering accessories 64 Chapter 5: Managing Power 67 Monitoring the battery charge 68 Recharging the batteries 68 Changing batteries 69 Replacing the main battery 69 ... performance 72 Conserving battery power 72 Using alternate power sources 73 Changing power modes 74 Changing convertible notebook power settings 75 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced settings 77 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 79 Packing your convertible notebook 80 Traveling by air 80 Dial-up modem 80 Radio frequency wireless connections 81 Files...
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..., your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway convertible notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your... guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click or tap (Start), All Programs, then click or tap Gateway Documentation. 2
..., your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway convertible notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your... guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click or tap (Start), All Programs, then click or tap Gateway Documentation. 2
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... features. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your convertible notebook includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in this information if you call for your operating system. 3
... features. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your convertible notebook includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in this information if you call for your operating system. 3
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your convertible notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your convertible notebook's label.
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your convertible notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your convertible notebook's label.
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Front Speaker LCD panel release latch Speaker Digital pen Component Speakers LCD panel release latch Digital pen Microphone jack Headphone jack Memory card reader Microphone ... microphone is connected. The built-in . Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini...
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Front Speaker LCD panel release latch Speaker Digital pen Component Speakers LCD panel release latch Digital pen Microphone jack Headphone jack Memory card reader Microphone ... microphone is connected. The built-in . Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini...
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Warning: Power is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible notebook. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. The other end of the cable can be... drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. Left www.gateway.com Power connector Docking port Monitor port Ethernet jack USB ports IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Component Icon Description Power connector Docking port Monitor...
Warning: Power is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible notebook. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. The other end of the cable can be... drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. Left www.gateway.com Power connector Docking port Monitor port Ethernet jack USB ports IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Component Icon Description Power connector Docking port Monitor...
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.... If the air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other than the one that came with the convertible notebook resting on your convertible notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this bay...., or a multibay battery into these slots are blocked, your convertible notebook may become hot enough to harm your convertible notebook so air vents are blocked, the convertible notebook may overheat resulting in "Identifying drive types" on page 54. Warning: Do not work with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway.
.... If the air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other than the one that came with the convertible notebook resting on your convertible notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this bay...., or a multibay battery into these slots are blocked, your convertible notebook may become hot enough to harm your convertible notebook so air vents are blocked, the convertible notebook may overheat resulting in "Identifying drive types" on page 54. Warning: Do not work with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway.
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...located in "Identifying drive types" on page 54. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. 9 Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. Slide to those listed in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or...more information, see "Changing modules" on page 52. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 52. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Memory bay Modular bay latch Hard drive Modular bay bay Customer care label Pen latch Component...
...located in "Identifying drive types" on page 54. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. 9 Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. Slide to those listed in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or...more information, see "Changing modules" on page 52. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 52. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Memory bay Modular bay latch Hard drive Modular bay bay Customer care label Pen latch Component...
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.... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 69. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in this bay. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button...
.... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 69. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in this bay. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button...
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www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 30 for Sleep/Resume mode. .... For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on or off while an external microphone is used. Power button lock Locks the power button so the convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned off when using it in microphone is turned off .
www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 30 for Sleep/Resume mode. .... For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on or off while an external microphone is used. Power button lock Locks the power button so the convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned off when using it in microphone is turned off .
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... • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your convertible notebook • Turning off your convertible notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the tablet control buttons • Using the optional fingerprint reader...
... • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your convertible notebook • Turning off your convertible notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the tablet control buttons • Using the optional fingerprint reader...
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... your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you keep your convertible notebook's ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your legs. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on ... your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use your convertible notebook in your convertible notebook, and fire danger. Do not use your convertible notebook while it is perpendicular to your line of fire and personal injury. Reduce glare...
... your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you keep your convertible notebook's ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your legs. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on ... your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use your convertible notebook in your convertible notebook, and fire danger. Do not use your convertible notebook while it is perpendicular to your line of fire and personal injury. Reduce glare...
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...focus on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of its screen is at your convertible notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your torso or neck. 15 Sitting at or slightly below the level of time. Setting up your elbow....you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your head vertical while looking at the screen. You can use an external keyboard, raise the convertible notebook so the top of the computer desk so your spine. Every 10 or ...
...focus on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of its screen is at your convertible notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your torso or neck. 15 Sitting at or slightly below the level of time. Setting up your elbow....you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your head vertical while looking at the screen. You can use an external keyboard, raise the convertible notebook so the top of the computer desk so your spine. Every 10 or ...
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... recalibrated. Important If the batteries are not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible notebook's main and optional multibay batteries. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replace the...
... recalibrated. Important If the batteries are not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible notebook's main and optional multibay batteries. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replace the...
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...complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your convertible notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall ...outlet. 4 When you finish using your convertible notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer...
...complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your convertible notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall ...outlet. 4 When you finish using your convertible notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer...
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... surge protector that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Connecting the dial-up modem Your convertible notebook has a built-in 56K modem that has an antenna/cable TV jack. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a ... can use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your convertible notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. Important The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 18 Protect your...
... surge protector that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Connecting the dial-up modem Your convertible notebook has a built-in 56K modem that has an antenna/cable TV jack. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a ... can use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your convertible notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. Important The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 18 Protect your...
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...space around your lap. If the air vents are not obstructed. Starting your convertible notebook Warning Do not work with the convertible notebook resting on your convertible notebook so air vents are blocked, the convertible notebook may become hot enough to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of...to a cable or DSL modem or to harm your convertible notebook. 2 Insert the other similar surface. 19 www.gateway.com Connecting to a broadband modem or network Your convertible notebook has a network jack that you can use the convertible notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other end ...
...space around your lap. If the air vents are not obstructed. Starting your convertible notebook Warning Do not work with the convertible notebook resting on your convertible notebook so air vents are blocked, the convertible notebook may become hot enough to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of...to a cable or DSL modem or to harm your convertible notebook. 2 Insert the other similar surface. 19 www.gateway.com Connecting to a broadband modem or network Your convertible notebook has a network jack that you can use the convertible notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other end ...
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... power button mode, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on page 58. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your convertible notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your... devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. From that came with each device for files. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your convertible notebook: 1 Press the latch on the front of your online User Guide. 20 Important If your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on, make sure...
... power button mode, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on page 58. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your convertible notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your... devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. From that came with each device for files. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your convertible notebook: 1 Press the latch on the front of your online User Guide. 20 Important If your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on, make sure...
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...convertible notebook, it up your convertible notebook When you have not used your convertible notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your convertible notebook. Hibernate mode is the easiest way to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. www.gateway.com Waking up . Waking your convertible notebook...system operations to save power. Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your convertible notebook is much faster than turning on page 74. 21 When you left them . Although it has been turned...
...convertible notebook, it up your convertible notebook When you have not used your convertible notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your convertible notebook. Hibernate mode is the easiest way to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. www.gateway.com Waking up . Waking your convertible notebook...system operations to save power. Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your convertible notebook is much faster than turning on page 74. 21 When you left them . Although it has been turned...