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...the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the cable into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless ... label or a switch. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking 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 the computer. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network...
...the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the cable into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless ... label or a switch. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking 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 the computer. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network...
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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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For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your ...
For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your ...
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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 first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to be recalibrated. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 72. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. For information on recalibrating the...
... the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to be recalibrated. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 72. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. For information on recalibrating the...
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... page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss ... and leave your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to your 21 For more information, see "Front" 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 : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss ... and leave your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to your 21 For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on...
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Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel...6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. When the recalibration has...
Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel...6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. When the recalibration has...
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...70. Save the battery for times when you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Recharging the...more information about using your notebook. If you plan on page 81. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to turn off until you open the panel again. ...
...70. Save the battery for times when you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Recharging the...more information about using your notebook. If you plan on page 81. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to turn off until you open the panel again. ...
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Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. Power • Take your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it warm to recharge the battery. If you are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. •...; Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, ...
Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. Power • Take your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it warm to recharge the battery. If you are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. •...; Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, ...
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... Express cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You...
... Express cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You...
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... your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook over so ... the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 93. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. 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. Hard drive...
... your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook over so ... the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 93. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. 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. Hard drive...
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...; Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on page 102. 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 installed, and while the modem cable, ...
...; Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on page 102. 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 installed, and while the modem cable, ...
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... password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing batteries" on page 70. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on . • Make sure that...
... password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing batteries" on page 70. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on . • Make sure that...
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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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...ensure a high level of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using Windows and the programs that has been included on using dialup access. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the Windows VistaTM Security ...Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). For general information about using your Gateway notebook, see . • Remove Express Cards when not using...
...ensure a high level of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using Windows and the programs that has been included on using dialup access. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the Windows VistaTM Security ...Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). For general information about using your Gateway notebook, see . • Remove Express Cards when not using...