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....11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 47 As each computer is made up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through ...network, you can set up of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you want to connect to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through...
....11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 47 As each computer is made up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through ...network, you can set up of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you want to connect to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... desk and chair 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... desk and chair 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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... (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10
... (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
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... the battery to fully charge the battery. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the...
... the battery to fully charge the battery. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the...
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...or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall ...toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21
...or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall ...toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21
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..., the message "Press [Esc] key to recalibrate your battery. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start ... BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. Recalibrating the...
..., the message "Press [Esc] key to recalibrate your battery. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start ... BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. Recalibrating the...
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...plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 70. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook, see "Traveling with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive so you cannot use a power... adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your notebook. Save the battery for times when you do not use alternate power ...
...plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 70. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook, see "Traveling with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive so you cannot use a power... adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your notebook. Save the battery for times when you do not use alternate power ...
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www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling ...; Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. For information on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 85 If you are prompted to enter ...
www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling ...; Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. For information on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 85 If you are prompted to enter ...
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...The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is ...static electricity discharge" on page 71. 103 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook ...
...The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is ...static electricity discharge" on page 71. 103 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook ...
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Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. ...For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. 107 For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter...
Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. ...For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. 107 For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter...
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...hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. While... troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the...
...hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. While... troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the...
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...batteries" on , and working correctly. You must return your notebook for instructions. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook is plugged into... the BIOS Setup utility) is installed correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on AC power • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from...
...batteries" on , and working correctly. You must return your notebook for instructions. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook is plugged into... the BIOS Setup utility) is installed correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on AC power • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
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... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 150 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 150 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
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...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 indicator 6, 25 international adapter 85 management 69, 73 plans 76 Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 source problems 21
...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 indicator 6, 25 international adapter 85 management 69, 73 plans 76 Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 source problems 21
8513064 - Gateway Notebook Setup Poster
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... "Managing Power" in your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in for tips on your hard drive. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. To access your... notebook. USER GUIDE ® CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For frequently-asked questions, setup help : tips for Windows VistaTM (click (Start), All...
... "Managing Power" in your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in for tips on your hard drive. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. To access your... notebook. USER GUIDE ® CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For frequently-asked questions, setup help : tips for Windows VistaTM (click (Start), All...