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... a charged secondary battery installed, save your work and turn off the notebook. 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Connect to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 5 Slide the main battery out of their respective companies. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from the optional port replicator. 2 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged secondary battery installed...
... a charged secondary battery installed, save your work and turn off the notebook. 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Connect to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 5 Slide the main battery out of their respective companies. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from the optional port replicator. 2 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged secondary battery installed...
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... parts, turn off your notebook. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. For more information about this step in Windows XP, see "Changing Batteries" in the online Reference Guide. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . in your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable...
... parts, turn off your notebook. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. For more information about this step in Windows XP, see "Changing Batteries" in the online Reference Guide. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . in your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable...
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... hard drive to boot from the old drive. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices, including the optional port replicator, and replace any key to the notebook. 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions...
... hard drive to boot from the old drive. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices, including the optional port replicator, and replace any key to the notebook. 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions...
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... and memory cards. 28 Turn on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 22 Close the LCD panel. 23 Turn your notebook over . 26 Connect to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 27 Reconnect all the way across . Caution If the cover is flat all peripheral devices and replace any...
... and memory cards. 28 Turn on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 22 Close the LCD panel. 23 Turn your notebook over . 26 Connect to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 27 Reconnect all the way across . Caution If the cover is flat all peripheral devices and replace any...
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... which color cable is keyed so it into the empty slot. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 21 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC and memory cards. 22 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. This module is connected to the optional port replicator. -OR- Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer...
... which color cable is keyed so it into the empty slot. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 21 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC and memory cards. 22 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. This module is connected to the optional port replicator. -OR- Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (Windows XP)
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... Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook 22 Turning off your notebook 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 25 System key combinations 26 i
... Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook 22 Turning off your notebook 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 25 System key combinations 26 i
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... model of Gateway notebook. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, 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 online User Guide: • Click Start...
... model of Gateway notebook. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, 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 online User Guide: • Click Start...
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... external keyboard to swap. ■ LED flashing purple - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Description Module ■ LED blue - Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Hard drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard. 24 Hard drive is being accessed. Using the keyboard Function keys/ System keys Your notebook...
... external keyboard to swap. ■ LED flashing purple - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Description Module ■ LED blue - Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Hard drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard. 24 Hard drive is being accessed. Using the keyboard Function keys/ System keys Your notebook...
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... the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off the power to most devices except memory. On Enter Standby Press FN+F3. You can change the function of your notebook's power button, Standby system key, and power-saving timers by selecting power schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and activating Hibernate mode. 64 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook, it reads the memory information from the Windows Control Panel by changing power settings on your work before using Standby mode.
... the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off the power to most devices except memory. On Enter Standby Press FN+F3. You can change the function of your notebook's power button, Standby system key, and power-saving timers by selecting power schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and activating Hibernate mode. 64 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook, it reads the memory information from the Windows Control Panel by changing power settings on your work before using Standby mode.
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... checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook was turned off or put in Standby mode. 74 The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must return your notebook display. This is very secure, with no easy way to your notebook. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. Avoid working with confidential files until you can...
... checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook was turned off or put in Standby mode. 74 The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must return your notebook display. This is very secure, with no easy way to your notebook. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. Avoid working with confidential files until you can...
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... installed on your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in your notebook to a stereo system to play • Make sure that you have a DVD drive. Use the built-in the Search box, then press ENTER. 101 For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your online User Guide. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is covered under "Networks (wired)" on a television • Audio...
... installed on your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in your notebook to a stereo system to play • Make sure that you have a DVD drive. Use the built-in the Search box, then press ENTER. 101 For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your online User Guide. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is covered under "Networks (wired)" on a television • Audio...
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... failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is in the Search box, then press ENTER. 103 For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 109. • Make sure that your account with your notebook. • Make sure that you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the...
... failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is in the Search box, then press ENTER. 103 For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 109. • Make sure that your account with your notebook. • Make sure that you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the...
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... information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 121. 112 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. If your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. The Control Panel window opens. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems...
... information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 121. 112 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. If your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. The Control Panel window opens. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems...
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... damage. For more information, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on page 64. • Make sure that the battery(ies) are installed correctly. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook is having problems • Make sure that the surge protector is not working device, such as a lamp, into...
... damage. For more information, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on page 64. • Make sure that the battery(ies) are installed correctly. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook is having problems • Make sure that the surge protector is not working device, such as a lamp, into...
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... Printers and Faxes icon. The Control Panel window opens. The printer is connected to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Many printers have selected it is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the...
... Printers and Faxes icon. The Control Panel window opens. The printer is connected to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Many printers have selected it is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the...
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... external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on . www.gateway.com Touchpad Touchpad is not working • Make sure the touchpad is turned on and that the video cable is connected correctly. The pointer moves unexpectedly • Clean the touchpad with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. For instructions on and that you have activated TV out. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad...
... external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on . www.gateway.com Touchpad Touchpad is not working • Make sure the touchpad is turned on and that the video cable is connected correctly. The pointer moves unexpectedly • Clean the touchpad with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. For instructions on and that you have activated TV out. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad...
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... using while traveling 72 digital camera memory card reader 8, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 50 digital video camera connecting 51 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 25 diskette troubleshooting 98 diskette drive locating 9 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 98 display brightness 38 properties 52 switching 26 troubleshooting 98 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 37 dragging 38 drives CD 45 changing modular drives 42 diskette 9 DVD 9, 45 DVD/CD-RW 9, 45 DVD±RW 42, 45, 55 hard drive 9, 10, 89 identifying drive types 45 installing...
... using while traveling 72 digital camera memory card reader 8, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 50 digital video camera connecting 51 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 25 diskette troubleshooting 98 diskette drive locating 9 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 98 display brightness 38 properties 52 switching 26 troubleshooting 98 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 37 dragging 38 drives CD 45 changing modular drives 42 diskette 9 DVD 9, 45 DVD/CD-RW 9, 45 DVD±RW 42, 45, 55 hard drive 9, 10, 89 identifying drive types 45 installing...
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... EmPower power adapter 63 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 9, 20 external monitor 7, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 111 files opening 37 transferring 73 troubleshooting 101 fingerprint enrolling 31 fingerprint reader control center 33 locating 12 troubleshooting 102 tutorial 30 using 30 Firewire port 8, 50 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 37 function keys 25 136 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 42, 55, 89 purchasing 55 replacing 89 second hard drive...
... EmPower power adapter 63 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 9, 20 external monitor 7, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 111 files opening 37 transferring 73 troubleshooting 101 fingerprint enrolling 31 fingerprint reader control center 33 locating 12 troubleshooting 102 tutorial 30 using 30 Firewire port 8, 50 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 37 function keys 25 136 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 42, 55, 89 purchasing 55 replacing 89 second hard drive...
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... Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 55 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 module 10 LCD panel cleaning 80 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 98 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 72 line tester 72 lock cable 74 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 79, 81 Media Center troubleshooting 105 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 85 purchasing 55 removing 85 replacing 85 troubleshooting 108 memory card reader inserting card 47 locating 8 memory cards supported 47 removing card 48 troubleshooting 108 137
... Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 55 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 module 10 LCD panel cleaning 80 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 98 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 72 line tester 72 lock cable 74 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 79, 81 Media Center troubleshooting 105 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 85 purchasing 55 removing 85 replacing 85 troubleshooting 108 memory card reader inserting card 47 locating 8 memory cards supported 47 removing card 48 troubleshooting 108 137
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... cable lock 7 serial number 3, 74 setting up safety precautions 124 shipping notebook 72 shortcut menus accessing 38 shortcuts opening menu 38 shutting down notebook 22 smart card reader locating 8 SO-DIMM See memory 140 sound adjusting 28, 38 controls 38 muting 28, 38 troubleshooting 120 speakers built-in 6 jack 7 SpeedStep technology 65 Standby mode 22, 26, 64 system key 26 starting notebook 20 programs 37 startup password 74 static electricity 84 status indicator wireless Ethernet 23 status indicators battery charge...
... cable lock 7 serial number 3, 74 setting up safety precautions 124 shipping notebook 72 shortcut menus accessing 38 shortcuts opening menu 38 shutting down notebook 22 smart card reader locating 8 SO-DIMM See memory 140 sound adjusting 28, 38 controls 38 muting 28, 38 troubleshooting 120 speakers built-in 6 jack 7 SpeedStep technology 65 Standby mode 22, 26, 64 system key 26 starting notebook 20 programs 37 startup password 74 static electricity 84 status indicator wireless Ethernet 23 status indicators battery charge...