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... to the network. With a wireless home network, you can 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 into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the... router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you like. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made up your wireless computers. www.gateway...
... to the network. With a wireless home network, you can 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 into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the... router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you like. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made up your wireless computers. www.gateway...
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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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Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 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. For more information, see "Connecting ...
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 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. For more information, see "Connecting ...
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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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...to fully charge the battery. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. You should use your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased... from Gateway. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your...
...to fully charge the battery. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. You should use your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased... from Gateway. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your...
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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). Important If the battery charge indicator does...21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 2. Protect your notebook can increase to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a ...
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). Important If the battery charge indicator does...21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 2. Protect your notebook can increase to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a ...
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... 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 may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the...
... 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 may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the...
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... 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 use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of telephones. 74 If you plan on page 76. • Close the... you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in Microsoft Office and other applications. ...
... 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 use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of telephones. 74 If you plan on page 76. • Close the... you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in Microsoft Office and other applications. ...
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...the best performance from your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 69. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start... you are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, ...
...the best performance from your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 69. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start... you are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, ...
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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 facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network ... page 71. 103 The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs ...
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network ... page 71. 103 The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs ...
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...Backing up , then remove the battery. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. 2 Back up any Express cards. 7 Turn your notebook over ...hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" 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 original drive ...
...Backing up , then remove the battery. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. 2 Back up any Express cards. 7 Turn your notebook over ...hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" 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 original drive ...
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...from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" 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 damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged.... a qualified computer technician. 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 firmly connected to the...
...from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" 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 damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged.... a qualified computer technician. 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 firmly connected to the...
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... For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your notebook for instructions.... You forgot your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype...
... For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your notebook for instructions.... You forgot your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype...
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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
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... subject to . • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. For more information, see your Reference Guide that has been included on your notebook, connecting ...Gateway notebook comes with a technical support representative, call toll-free 866-539-3901 (U.S.) or 800-297-5980 (Canada) Actual product may vary from image shown. All other countries. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using your notebook. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter...
... subject to . • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. For more information, see your Reference Guide that has been included on your notebook, connecting ...Gateway notebook comes with a technical support representative, call toll-free 866-539-3901 (U.S.) or 800-297-5980 (Canada) Actual product may vary from image shown. All other countries. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using your notebook. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter...