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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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... desk and chair 15 Sitting at your convertible notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 16 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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... desk and chair 15 Sitting at your convertible notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 16 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting ...
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...keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into these ports. 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 port Ethernet jack USB ports IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. This docking connection is passed through this connector. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC ...
...keyboard, or mouse) into this slot. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into these ports. 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 port Ethernet jack USB ports IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. This docking connection is passed through this connector. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC ...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • 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 • ...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • 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 • ...
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... to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your convertible notebook may be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable... muscles, and relieve your convertible notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible notebook on page 71. 16 Important If the batteries are not ...
... to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your convertible notebook may be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable... muscles, and relieve your convertible notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible notebook on page 71. 16 Important If the batteries are not ...
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...first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 3. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete ... Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your convertible notebook, then plug it back in. • Press...
...first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 3. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete ... Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your convertible notebook, then plug it back in. • Press...
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... card To access a file on the label pointing towards the convertible notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of an adapter that is available with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap Computer. 2 Double-click...
... card To access a file on the label pointing towards the convertible notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of an adapter that is available with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap Computer. 2 Double-click...
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... localities. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you run your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Digital pens Order... replacement digital pens from Gateway. Bay modules Your convertible notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can swap batteries when ...
... localities. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you run your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Digital pens Order... replacement digital pens from Gateway. Bay modules Your convertible notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can swap batteries when ...
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... showing you may need to recalibrate your convertible notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. When the recalibration has finished, the message... after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 71 www.gateway.com Recalibrating the batteries Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the batteries:...
... showing you may need to recalibrate your convertible notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. When the recalibration has finished, the message... after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 71 www.gateway.com Recalibrating the batteries Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the batteries:...
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... about traveling with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. www.gateway.com • Use the convertible ...an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the batteries often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 68. If you plan on taking your convertible notebook, see "...
... about traveling with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. www.gateway.com • Use the convertible ...an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the batteries often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 68. If you plan on taking your convertible notebook, see "...
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... hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry it from toiletries, liquids, and food. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to start your convertible notebook. • Have your convertible notebook...
... hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry it from toiletries, liquids, and food. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to start your convertible notebook. • Have your convertible notebook...
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...your computer, you set in Step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the batteries. If you are prompted to enter the user password you are traveling internationally, take power plug... adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your convertible notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your convertible notebook, avoid ...
...your computer, you set in Step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the batteries. If you are prompted to enter the user password you are traveling internationally, take power plug... adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your convertible notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your convertible notebook, avoid ...
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... Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 43. 4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in notebook mode, then close...Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel...
... Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 43. 4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in notebook mode, then close...Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel...
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www.gateway.com 11 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 12 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can ... screw. 14 Insert the main and optional multibay batteries, then turn your convertible notebook over. 15 Connect to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 109 If the module does not fit, make sure that...
www.gateway.com 11 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 12 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can ... screw. 14 Insert the main and optional multibay batteries, then turn your convertible notebook over. 15 Connect to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 109 If the module does not fit, make sure that...
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...3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 43. 6 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are connected to the convertible notebook. 8 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the convertible notebook...with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard ...
...3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 43. 6 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are connected to the convertible notebook. 8 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the convertible notebook...with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard ...
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As part of the process you may be prompted to the hard drive bracket. www.gateway.com 13 Remove the four screws that secures the hard drive to your convertible notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the ... Screw Screw Screw Screw 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to the optional port replicator. -OR- Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 21 Turn on your convertible notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart...
As part of the process you may be prompted to the hard drive bracket. www.gateway.com 13 Remove the four screws that secures the hard drive to your convertible notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the ... Screw Screw Screw Screw 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to the optional port replicator. -OR- Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 21 Turn on your convertible notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart...
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...then click or tap Help and Support. While troubleshooting your convertible notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your convertible notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power...it is turned on, while the main and optional multibay batteries are installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any ...
...then click or tap Help and Support. While troubleshooting your convertible notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your convertible notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power...it is turned on, while the main and optional multibay batteries are installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any ...
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... • If your convertible notebook. For more information about recharging the batteries, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your convertible notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make... to room temperature. Power Your convertible notebook is not working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the batteries" on , and working on page 141. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then...
... • If your convertible notebook. For more information about recharging the batteries, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your convertible notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make... to room temperature. Power Your convertible notebook is not working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the batteries" on , and working on page 141. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then...
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... accessories purchasing 64 safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 80 airplane power adapters 64 application key 25, 26 arrow keys 25, 26 audio adjusting volume 29, 47 back button 28 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 29, 47 next ... play button 28 stop button 28 troubleshooting 140 volume down button 29 volume up button 29 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 55 automobile power adapter 73 automobile power adapters 64 B battery alternate power sources 73 bay 69 changing 69 charge indicator 24, 68 charge status 68 charging 16, 68 conserving power 72...
... accessories purchasing 64 safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 80 airplane power adapters 64 application key 25, 26 arrow keys 25, 26 audio adjusting volume 29, 47 back button 28 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 29, 47 next ... play button 28 stop button 28 troubleshooting 140 volume down button 29 volume up button 29 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 55 automobile power adapter 73 automobile power adapters 64 B battery alternate power sources 73 bay 69 changing 69 charge indicator 24, 68 charge status 68 charging 16, 68 conserving power 72...
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... case 88 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 clicking 41, 45 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 dial-up modem 18 external keyboard 25 external monitor 60 keyboard 25 mouse 41 printer 58 projector 60 scanner 58 154 to cable modem...
... case 88 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 clicking 41, 45 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 dial-up modem 18 external keyboard 25 external monitor 60 keyboard 25 mouse 41 printer 58 projector 60 scanner 58 154 to cable modem...
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www.gateway.com USB port 7 digital pen calibrating 118 care 87 locating 6, 10 ordering replacement 64 replacing point 87 troubleshooting 118 using 42, 45 digital video camera ... 52 troubleshooting 120 using 54 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 106 EmPower power adapter 73 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 7, 19 external monitor 7, 27 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 131 files opening 41 transferring 81...
www.gateway.com USB port 7 digital pen calibrating 118 care 87 locating 6, 10 ordering replacement 64 replacing point 87 troubleshooting 118 using 42, 45 digital video camera ... 52 troubleshooting 120 using 54 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 106 EmPower power adapter 73 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 7, 19 external monitor 7, 27 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 131 files opening 41 transferring 81...