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... the other end into the network jack on the computer. With a wireless home network, you can set up your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except... the WAN port). The WAN port is the latest advance in computer communication. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like.
... the other end into the network jack on the computer. With a wireless home network, you can set up your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except... the WAN port). The WAN port is the latest advance in computer communication. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like.
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...; Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer.
...; Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer.
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... settings. To use it may be less useful to you want to use. The Ease of Access Center. Changing accessibility settings Your notebook can be a powerful tool, but does not log off the current user, and any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run. • Log Off...
... settings. To use it may be less useful to you want to use. The Ease of Access Center. Changing accessibility settings Your notebook can be a powerful tool, but does not log off the current user, and any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run. • Log Off...
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...can also make modifications to open the Change settings for the plan dialog box and modify the display and sleep settings for your power plan) to a power plan from this dialog box. For more information, see "Changing system sounds" on your notebook's features, some of these controls... may not be available. For more information about selecting a power plan, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Slide the brightness slider to adjust the brightness level of the settings on your notebook. The...
...can also make modifications to open the Change settings for the plan dialog box and modify the display and sleep settings for your power plan) to a power plan from this dialog box. For more information, see "Changing system sounds" on your notebook's features, some of these controls... may not be available. For more information about selecting a power plan, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Slide the brightness slider to adjust the brightness level of the settings on your notebook. The...
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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...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 Starting your notebook ...
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...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 Starting your notebook ...
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... 62 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
... 62 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook ... . 81 Packing your notebook 82 Traveling by air 82 Dial-up modem 82 Radio frequency wireless connections 83 Files 83 Security 84 Power 85 Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook ...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook ... . 81 Packing your notebook 82 Traveling by air 82 Dial-up modem 82 Radio frequency wireless connections 83 Files 83 Security 84 Power 85 Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook ...
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... Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling...
... Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling...
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...fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 Plug a microphone ...into this jack. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is off - The built-in...
...fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 Plug a microphone ...into this jack. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is off - The built-in...
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... the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. 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. Monitor port...
... the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. 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. Monitor port...
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Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the...more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" ...
Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the...more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" ...
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... DVDs. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 43. 12 The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on... or off. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 29. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume ...
... DVDs. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 43. 12 The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on... or off. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 29. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume ...
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... see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Inform you when a drive is in ... been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 27.
... see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Inform you when a drive is in ... been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 27.
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... see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 78. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is used. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 27. 14 Touchpad Provides all the features ... that affects how the keyboard is in . The panel includes a capacitive volume control. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 34. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 43. Fingerprint ...
... see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 78. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is used. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 27. 14 Touchpad Provides all the features ... that affects how the keyboard is in . The panel includes a capacitive volume control. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 34. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 43. Fingerprint ...
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... type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see...for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can ...
... type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see...for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can ...
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... indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown 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 AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to...
... indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown 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 AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to...
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... a wired Ethernet network. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into...
... a wired Ethernet network. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into...
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To start your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to create your first user account. 24 Caution ... the language and time zone and to harm your skin. Do not use the notebook on your lap. Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 78. 3 If you are not obstructed. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do...
To start your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to create your first user account. 24 Caution ... the language and time zone and to harm your skin. Do not use the notebook on your lap. Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 78. 3 If you are not obstructed. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do...
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...not turn on page 62. Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you left...75. In Hibernate mode, your notebook is in Sleep mode, press the power button to save power. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook completely off . Tip For more information on using Windows..., see "Changing power modes" on your notebook after it up your notebook ...
...not turn on page 62. Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you left...75. In Hibernate mode, your notebook is in Sleep mode, press the power button to save power. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook completely off . Tip For more information on using Windows..., see "Changing power modes" on your notebook after it up your notebook ...
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... programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you may have to close unresponsive programs on page 75. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put... your notebook to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). For more information about five seconds, then release it. To turn off . To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task....
... programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you may have to close unresponsive programs on page 75. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put... your notebook to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). For more information about five seconds, then release it. To turn off . To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task....