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Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set 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...5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the network jack on the router (except the WAN port). With a wireless home network, you can set up your wireless computers. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves ... jack on the DSL or cable modem. Plug the other end into any numbered port on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you...
Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set 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...5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the network jack on the router (except the WAN port). With a wireless home network, you can set up your wireless computers. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves ... jack on the DSL or cable modem. Plug the other end into any numbered port on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you...
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... window. If you are unable to connect to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off...will be available to a networked computer, then share the printer. To add a printer to the network, do one of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your printer to your network. Follow the instructions included with your computer. After the drives and printers...
... window. If you are unable to connect to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off...will be available to a networked computer, then share the printer. To add a printer to the network, do one of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your printer to your network. Follow the instructions included with your computer. After the drives and printers...
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Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Viewing ... the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63.
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Viewing ... the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63.
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...must be turned off while traveling in an airplane. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 63. 31 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Sleep mode. ...Important: The wireless network switch must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide...key. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at ...
...must be turned off while traveling in an airplane. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 63. 31 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Sleep mode. ...Important: The wireless network switch must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide...key. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at ...
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CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 64
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 64
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... you need to connect to a network. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you are prompted to enter...notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 69. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ...
... you need to connect to a network. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you are prompted to enter...notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 69. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ...
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...a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your television. HDMI display quality is usually superior for TV images. Many older TVs do not have an HDMI port. • VGA-If your TV does not include and HDMI port, but does include a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from... and may need to lower the screen resolution to a TV. Type the keyword changing display settings in your TV includes an HDMI port, connect the HDMI cable from Gateway. The notebook has two video outputs: • HDMI-If your online User Guide. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Type of connection ...
...a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your television. HDMI display quality is usually superior for TV images. Many older TVs do not have an HDMI port. • VGA-If your TV does not include and HDMI port, but does include a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from... and may need to lower the screen resolution to a TV. Type the keyword changing display settings in your TV includes an HDMI port, connect the HDMI cable from Gateway. The notebook has two video outputs: • HDMI-If your online User Guide. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Type of connection ...
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...page 7. • Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. • If you assigned IP addresses to make sure that the mouse port works. The external mouse works erratically • Clean the mouse. • Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Try the mouse on your notebook... outlet and turned on. • Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network jack, see the other end is working . www.gateway.com The external mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search Help box...
...page 7. • Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. • If you assigned IP addresses to make sure that the mouse port works. The external mouse works erratically • Clean the mouse. • Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Try the mouse on your notebook... outlet and turned on. • Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network jack, see the other end is working . www.gateway.com The external mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search Help box...
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... have selected it is connected to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the printer... and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to print to is not set to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.
... have selected it is connected to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the printer... and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to print to is not set to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.
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www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting volume 132 diagnostics 131 dialing properties 130 troubleshooting 129 using while traveling 82 digital audio 62 digital camera memory card reader 7, 59 USB port 7, 9 digital video... drive E Effects button 46 eject button CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 eject hole CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 106 EmPower power adapter 74 ergonomics 18 155
www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting volume 132 diagnostics 131 dialing properties 130 troubleshooting 129 using while traveling 82 digital audio 62 digital camera memory card reader 7, 59 USB port 7, 9 digital video... drive E Effects button 46 eject button CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 eject hole CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 106 EmPower power adapter 74 ergonomics 18 155
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... external 140 using 31 using external 66 mouse connecting 41 troubleshooting 132 USB port 7, 9 moving pointer 41 screen objects 42 MP3 player memory cards 59 multimedia...59 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..., 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,...
... external 140 using 31 using external 66 mouse connecting 41 troubleshooting 132 USB port 7, 9 moving pointer 41 screen objects 42 MP3 player memory cards 59 multimedia...59 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..., 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,...
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... for troubleshooting 116 posture 19 reducing eye strain 18 setting up computer 19 sitting at computer 19 static electricity 106 scanner installing 62 USB port 7, 9 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 118, 140 screen objects getting information 42 moving 42 selecting 41 scroll zone 40 security startup password 84...28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive 28 hard drive 28 location 13, 14 numeric keypad 28 Pad Lock 28 power 6 toggle on or off 31, 139 troubleshooting 139 supervisor password 84 surge protector 21 Suspend 31 switch wireless network 8 system identification label 3...
... for troubleshooting 116 posture 19 reducing eye strain 18 setting up computer 19 sitting at computer 19 static electricity 106 scanner installing 62 USB port 7, 9 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 118, 140 screen objects getting information 42 moving 42 selecting 41 scroll zone 40 security startup password 84...28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive 28 hard drive 28 location 13, 14 numeric keypad 28 Pad Lock 28 power 6 toggle on or off 31, 139 troubleshooting 139 supervisor password 84 surge protector 21 Suspend 31 switch wireless network 8 system identification label 3...
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www.gateway.com T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 140 telephone acoustic handset coupler 82 line protector 82 line tester 82... 124 LCD panel 118 Media Center 125 memory 128 memory card reader 129 modem 129 mouse 132 network 133, 135 passwords 137 power 137 printer 138 projector 140 safety guidelines 116 screen 118, 140 screen area 118 screen resolution 118 sound 139 status indicators 139 ... notebook 24 wireless Ethernet wireless network 31 8, 31, 51 TV out (HDMI) jack 7, 63 U upgrading 105 USB connecting device 62 port 62 USB port 7, 9 user password 84 V ventilation 8 161
www.gateway.com T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 140 telephone acoustic handset coupler 82 line protector 82 line tester 82... 124 LCD panel 118 Media Center 125 memory 128 memory card reader 129 modem 129 mouse 132 network 133, 135 passwords 137 power 137 printer 138 projector 140 safety guidelines 116 screen 118, 140 screen area 118 screen resolution 118 sound 139 status indicators 139 ... notebook 24 wireless Ethernet wireless network 31 8, 31, 51 TV out (HDMI) jack 7, 63 U upgrading 105 USB connecting device 62 port 62 USB port 7, 9 user password 84 V ventilation 8 161
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... see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 21. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable... into this connector. 10 Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 58. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object...
... see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 21. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable... into this connector. 10 Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 58. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object...
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..." on page 71. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . Press the power button to work. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. For more information,... HDMI port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. FN, then press this button to leave Sleep mode. For more information, see "Left" on page 7. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. www.gateway.com System key combinations ...
..." on page 71. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . Press the power button to work. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. For more information,... HDMI port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. FN, then press this button to leave Sleep mode. For more information, see "Left" on page 7. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. www.gateway.com System key combinations ...
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... new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 59 www.gateway.com 2 If you are using the VGA port, connect one end of the VGA cable to the monitor, projector, or television. -ORIf you are using the HDMI port, connect one end of the HDMI cable to the monitor, projector, or... television. 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on.
... new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 59 www.gateway.com 2 If you are using the VGA port, connect one end of the VGA cable to the monitor, projector, or television. -ORIf you are using the HDMI port, connect one end of the HDMI cable to the monitor, projector, or... television. 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on.
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... press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling internationally, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you set in Step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your notebook..., avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 79 www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor ...
... press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling internationally, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you set in Step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your notebook..., avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 79 www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor ...
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...size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your TV does not include and HDMI port, but does include a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the notebook's HDMI Out port to replace it again. Type the phrase Media Center in speakers, a set of...only covers problems relating to your notebook and unplug the keyboard. Many older TVs do not have an HDMI port. • VGA-If your notebook to a stereo system to hear sound. 121 www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is usually superior for TV ...
...size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your TV does not include and HDMI port, but does include a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the notebook's HDMI Out port to replace it again. Type the phrase Media Center in speakers, a set of...only covers problems relating to your notebook and unplug the keyboard. Many older TVs do not have an HDMI port. • VGA-If your notebook to a stereo system to hear sound. 121 www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is usually superior for TV ...
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...8226; Make sure that all computers are working to the computers, make sure that the mouse port works. Make sure that the other computers on your wired Ethernet network • Make sure that...assigned IP addresses to make sure that all computers have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. • Make sure that the router is plugged into a router.... IP addresses should be 192.168.N.N where N is a number you know is working . www.gateway.com The external mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in ...
...8226; Make sure that all computers are working to the computers, make sure that the mouse port works. Make sure that the other computers on your wired Ethernet network • Make sure that...assigned IP addresses to make sure that all computers have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. • Make sure that the router is plugged into a router.... IP addresses should be 192.168.N.N where N is a number you know is working . www.gateway.com The external mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in ...
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...a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. For instructions on page 68. • Let the battery return to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is online. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.... click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. See the guide that the printer is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. CHAPTER 9:...
...a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. For instructions on page 68. • Let the battery return to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is online. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.... click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. See the guide that the printer is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. CHAPTER 9:...