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... 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 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom ...17 Working safely and comfortably 18 Reducing eye strain 18 Setting up your computer 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 ...
... 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 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom ...17 Working safely and comfortably 18 Reducing eye strain 18 Setting up your computer 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 ...
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...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...Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 ...
...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...Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 ...
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...User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features...• Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to -read ...
...User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features...• Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to -read ...
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.... For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you...
.... For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you...
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...Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Battery is on - Notebook is malfunctioning. Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Notebook is off - 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 charging. ■ LED blinking red...
...Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Battery is on - Notebook is malfunctioning. Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Notebook is off - 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 charging. ■ LED blinking red...
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...Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide adequate space around your wireless radio on or off" on your notebook may become hot enough to turn either radio on page 61. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on ...in the enable position to harm your skin. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. The switch must be turned off using the...
...Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide adequate space around your wireless radio on or off" on your notebook may become hot enough to turn either radio on page 61. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on ...in the enable position to harm your skin. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. The switch must be turned off using the...
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To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 56. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56.
To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 56. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56.
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... cable lock to this connector. 10 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. 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. For more...
... cable lock to this connector. 10 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. 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. For more...
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...71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. 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 battery. Battery ...Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact...
...71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. 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 battery. Battery ...Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact...
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... Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 29. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page...
... Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 29. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page...
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... "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 29. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. 14 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using...
... "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 29. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. 14 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using...
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...; 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 (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad...
...; 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 (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad...
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...clear of fire and personal injury. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to your line of time. Instead, place your notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reducing eye ... eyes on your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to your unprotected lap. Do not use your notebook in your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your...
...clear of fire and personal injury. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to your line of time. Instead, place your notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reducing eye ... eyes on your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to your unprotected lap. Do not use your notebook in your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your...
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... thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. Make sure that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work... you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. •...
... thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. Make sure that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work... you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. •...
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...attempt to fully charge. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you expect. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on page 72. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may... the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from...
...attempt to fully charge. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you expect. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on page 72. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may... the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from...
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...into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data ...not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge,...
...into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data ...not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge,...
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...a sleeve over the plug, pull the sleeve back to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that the plug locks into the jack. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem..., or Ethernet network jack. 22 Warning High voltages can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your...
...a sleeve over the plug, pull the sleeve back to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that the plug locks into the jack. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem..., or Ethernet network jack. 22 Warning High voltages can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your...
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To connect the optional modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your dialup modem connection. Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line. Important The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 23 www.gateway.com Connecting the optional dial-up modem Your notebook may have a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack.
To connect the optional modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your dialup modem connection. Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line. Important The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 23 www.gateway.com Connecting the optional dial-up modem Your notebook may have a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack.
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... -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing... advanced settings" on page 78. 3 If you are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to create your lap. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your first user account. 24 If the air vents are starting your...
... -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing... advanced settings" on page 78. 3 If you are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to create your lap. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your first user account. 24 If the air vents are starting your...