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... more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your network running at different speeds will result in front of the network ... The Ethernet device installed in your computer is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is listed. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: •...
... more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your network running at different speeds will result in front of the network ... The Ethernet device installed in your computer is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is listed. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: •...
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... to connect to the network. The WAN port is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of a straight-through cable for each computer is used to connect the router to... To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for Internet access), and your wireless computers. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the computer.
... to connect to the network. The WAN port is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of a straight-through cable for each computer is used to connect the router to... To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for Internet access), and your wireless computers. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the computer.
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...™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. Compatibility can also be an issue. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device...other networked computers, and access other devices, like a printer or scanner. If you are not sure what to keep intruders out of Network adapters. If one is not listed, you must install one. 50 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System....
...™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. Compatibility can also be an issue. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device...other networked computers, and access other devices, like a printer or scanner. If you are not sure what to keep intruders out of Network adapters. If one is not listed, you must install one. 50 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System....
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These devices may have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. To connect to communicate with your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then ... Help box, then press ENTER. 57 The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens. 7 Under Bluetooth devices, click that shipped with other computers. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then click...
These devices may have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. To connect to communicate with your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then ... Help box, then press ENTER. 57 The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens. 7 Under Bluetooth devices, click that shipped with other computers. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then click...
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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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left... 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 23...
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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left... 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 23...
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... RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 63. ..., or mouse) into this optional jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 22. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI...
... RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 63. ..., or mouse) into this optional jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 22. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI...
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... jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display...
... jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display...
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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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...cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be much shorter than you use your notebook may be recalibrated. You should use the AC adapter that came with your notebook's battery. The AC...fully charged before you expect. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may need to you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you partially charged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC...
...cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be much shorter than you use your notebook may be recalibrated. You should use the AC adapter that came with your notebook's battery. The AC...fully charged before you expect. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may need to you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you partially charged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC...
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... does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The...
... does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The...
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... reader You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a device that is available with the media. 59 www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Tip Your notebook must ... Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use ...
... reader You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a device that is available with the media. 59 www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Tip Your notebook must ... Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use ...
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... is interrupted, you the progress. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect...
... is interrupted, you the progress. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect...
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...maximum power savings. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 70. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of...Turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to support pillars, in use a power adapter. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 Tip For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook is not in large areas such as...
...maximum power savings. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 70. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of...Turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to support pillars, in use a power adapter. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 Tip For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook is not in large areas such as...
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... aircraft. A list of your usual calling area. Do not pack it in overhead bins and car trunks. 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 check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off all...
... aircraft. A list of your usual calling area. Do not pack it in overhead bins and car trunks. 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 check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off all...
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... whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to a network. Power • Take your AC power adapter 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,...
... whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to a network. Power • Take your AC power adapter 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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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is ...the notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small ...71. 107 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 ...the notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small ...71. 107 The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook.
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... bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 If the module does not fit, make sure that...
... bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 If the module does not fit, make sure that...
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For more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 111 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows... off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
For more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 111 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows... off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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.... 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
.... 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
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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 correctly grounded before you have problems with your notebook, try to the AC power... your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. 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...
... 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 correctly grounded before you have problems with your notebook, try to the AC power... your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. 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...