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www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for Internet access), and your wireless computers. Plug the other end into any numbered port ... the other end of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for each computer is made 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 the network jack on your computer wherever you want to connect to...
www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for Internet access), and your wireless computers. Plug the other end into any numbered port ... the other end of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for each computer is made 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 the network jack on your computer wherever you want to connect to...
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... software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. After the drives and printers on your router or access point is set up, log...
... software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. After the drives and printers on your router or access point is set up, log...
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...), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center opens. 82 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 may be closed, and unsaved document changes may be lost...
...), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center opens. 82 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 may be closed, and unsaved document changes may be lost...
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...Customizing Windows Using the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. To access the Windows Mobility Center: • Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center... features, some of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan. For more information about adjusting the power plan, see "Changing system sounds" on your speakers. ■ Slide the volume slider to adjust the ...
...Customizing Windows Using the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. To access the Windows Mobility Center: • Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center... features, some of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan. For more information about adjusting the power plan, see "Changing system sounds" on your speakers. ■ Slide the volume slider to adjust 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 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 ... chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting your notebook 22 Waking...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 ... chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting your notebook 22 Waking...
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... display on a projector, monitor, or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
... display on a projector, monitor, or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power settings 71 Changing the power plan 71 Changing advanced settings 73 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 75 Packing your ...notebook 76 Traveling by air 76 Dial-up modem 76 Radio frequency wireless connections 77 Files 77 Security 78 Power 79 Additional tips 79 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 81 Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 ...
www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power settings 71 Changing the power plan 71 Changing advanced settings 73 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 75 Packing your ...notebook 76 Traveling by air 76 Dial-up modem 76 Radio frequency wireless connections 77 Files 77 Security 78 Power 79 Additional tips 79 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 81 Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 ...
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... Memory card reader 124 Modem (cable or DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
... Memory card reader 124 Modem (cable or DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is...■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is very low. 6 Battery is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ...
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is...■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is very low. 6 Battery is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ...
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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 21. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem ... port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 58. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object...
For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 21. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem ... port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 58. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object...
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Memory modules are located in this bay. Slide to unlock the battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 101. For more information, see "Changing ... 67. Slide to release the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 3. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 105. 11 Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours...
Memory modules are located in this bay. Slide to unlock the battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 101. For more information, see "Changing ... 67. Slide to release the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 3. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 105. 11 Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours...
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...advanced settings" on or off. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 73. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 27. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out ...Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Optional multimedia panel Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Optional fingerprint Touchpad reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse....
...advanced settings" on or off. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 73. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 27. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out ...Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Optional multimedia panel Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Optional fingerprint Touchpad reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse....
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...is not fully charged before you use your notebook's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge the battery. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an...charged for the battery to you expect. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts ...
...is not fully charged before you use your notebook's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge the battery. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an...charged for the battery to you expect. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts ...
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...indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.... • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly...
...indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.... • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly...
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During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. To protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to levels ...far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 20 Warning...
During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. To protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to levels ...far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 20 Warning...
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... open the main menu, click (Start). Tip For more information on page 57. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. www.gateway.com To start your online User Guide. 23
... open the main menu, click (Start). Tip For more information on page 57. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. www.gateway.com To start your online User Guide. 23
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... notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you close the LCD panel without turning off or slows down most system operations to save power. 24 Press FN+F3. To put your notebook, it turns off your notebook to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Although it does ... session and shuts down your notebook from the standard Sleep mode (default) to Sleep mode. Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on page 70. When you wake your notebook. The notebook saves your notebook for several minutes or if you left them . While in ...
... notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you close the LCD panel without turning off or slows down most system operations to save power. 24 Press FN+F3. To put your notebook, it turns off your notebook to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Although it does ... session and shuts down your notebook from the standard Sleep mode (default) to Sleep mode. Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on page 70. When you wake your notebook. The notebook saves your notebook for several minutes or if you left them . While in ...
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www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns ... Shut Down. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 25 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The notebook...
www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns ... Shut Down. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 25 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The notebook...
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...indicators on commercial aircraft. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 71. Important: The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this system key... IEEE 802.11...communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press and hold To... www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing...
...indicators on commercial aircraft. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 71. Important: The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this system key... IEEE 802.11...communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press and hold To... www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing...
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www.gateway.com 2 If you are using the VGA port, connect one end of the VGA cable to the monitor, projector, or television. -ORIf you are using ... the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 59
www.gateway.com 2 If you are using the VGA port, connect one end of the VGA cable to the monitor, projector, or television. -ORIf you are using ... the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 59