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... outlet. 2 Turn on your computer wherever you want to connect to the network. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. 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-... in computer communication. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made up your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you like.
... outlet. 2 Turn on your computer wherever you want to connect to the network. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. 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-... in computer communication. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made up your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you like.
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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... 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 3 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 "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 For more ...
For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 For more ...
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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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...power cord if it becomes damaged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Caution Make sure that you use your notebook's battery. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. If the battery... even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may...
...power cord if it becomes damaged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Caution Make sure that you use your notebook's battery. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. If the battery... even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may...
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...for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When ...you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on...
...for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When ...you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on...
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...battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The entire process takes several hours. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you ...are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 If your notebook starts and you the progress. When the recalibration has ...
...battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The entire process takes several hours. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you ...are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 If your notebook starts and you the progress. When the recalibration has ...
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... "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. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules...
... "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. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules...
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...User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 92. 2 Back 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 If you would like more hard... drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. 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.
...User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 92. 2 Back 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 If you would like more hard... drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. 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.
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...8226; Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power •... Check the power management settings. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on...
...8226; Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power •... Check the power management settings. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 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 139 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 145 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 139 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 89 154 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 89 154 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 ...
...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 ...
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... be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Technical Support See the label on . See your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug...
... be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Technical Support See the label on . See your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug...
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... Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, ...only when you are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding ...
... Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, ...only when you are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding ...
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...their antistatic bags only when you a set of their respective companies. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface.... Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist...
...their antistatic bags only when you a set of their respective companies. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface.... Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist...
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... Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a... only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage...
... Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a... only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage...
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...Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ... your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Before working with ...
...Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ... your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Before working with ...
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... 12 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap... product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Do not pull on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is facing up . 13 Pull the cover off your notebook. See your workbench...
... 12 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap... product names are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Do not pull on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is facing up . 13 Pull the cover off your notebook. See your workbench...
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... Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection....the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the Wireless ...
... Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection....the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the Wireless ...