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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 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 11 Keyboard area 12 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 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 11 Keyboard area 12 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source ...
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...gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 ...
...gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 ...
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... online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: •...
... online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: •...
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... and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your operating system. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft ...Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you...
... and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your operating system. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft ...Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you...
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Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is on - Battery is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - The built-in Sleep...this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is very low. 6 Notebook is in speakers are turned off - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - ...
Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is on - Battery is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - The built-in Sleep...this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is very low. 6 Notebook is in speakers are turned off - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - ...
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...network switch Description Helps cool internal components. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on or off " on your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. Enable or disable the ... other similar surface. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to harm your notebook may become hot enough to be in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to turn either radio on page 57. If the air vents ...
...network switch Description Helps cool internal components. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on or off " on your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. Enable or disable the ... other similar surface. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to harm your notebook may become hot enough to be in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to turn either radio on page 57. If the air vents ...
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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 52. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
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 52. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
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Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this connector. ..., or television" on page 21. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this optional jack. 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 59. Plug the...
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this connector. ..., or television" on page 21. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this optional jack. 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 59. Plug the...
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...are located in this bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 67. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label... Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care contact information. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. 11 Slide to unlock the battery.
...are located in this bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 67. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label... Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care contact information. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. 11 Slide to unlock the battery.
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... button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Optional multimedia panel Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Optionalfingerprint Touchpad reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse.
... button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Optional multimedia panel Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Optionalfingerprint Touchpad reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse.
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... with when making Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. Use to talk through when making VoIP calls. Turns on page 41. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel Optional microphone Optional webcam Optional webcam status indicator Component Microphone (optional) Webcam (optional) Webcam status indicator (optional) Icon Description Use to let others...
... with when making Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. Use to talk through when making VoIP calls. Turns on page 41. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel Optional microphone Optional webcam Optional webcam status indicator Component Microphone (optional) Webcam (optional) Webcam status indicator (optional) Icon Description Use to let others...
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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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...focusing your eyes on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Warning Do not use the notebook on your notebook, and fire danger. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on distant objects. • Where feasible, ... burns to your legs. Instead, use a laptop desk to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook on your unprotected lap. Notebook operating temperatures can block your notebook's ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on...
...focusing your eyes on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Warning Do not use the notebook on your notebook, and fire danger. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on distant objects. • Where feasible, ... burns to your legs. Instead, use a laptop desk to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook on your unprotected lap. Notebook operating temperatures can block your notebook's ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on...
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...Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is at... your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your torso or neck. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair ...
...Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is at... your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your torso or neck. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair ...
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... life may be damaged. You should use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you use your notebook's battery. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be much shorter than you expect. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Contact.... To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your...
... life may be damaged. You should use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you use your notebook's battery. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be much shorter than you expect. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Contact.... To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your...
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... it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 The battery charge indicator turns on (see...
... it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 The battery charge indicator turns on (see...
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... both the surge protector and the modem. Connecting to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that has a modem jack. Tip When using a cable with 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. If you have a cable modem, use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
... both the surge protector and the modem. Connecting to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that has a modem jack. Tip When using a cable with 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. If you have a cable modem, use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
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... modem that you can use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other end of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. www.gateway.com Connecting the optional dial-up... modem Your notebook may become hot enough to a standard telephone line.
... modem that you can use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other end of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. www.gateway.com Connecting the optional dial-up... modem Your notebook may become hot enough to a standard telephone line.
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your notebook for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral ...device" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your notebook for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral ...device" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and...
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... several minutes or if you left them . Press FN+F3. The notebook saves your session and shuts down your notebook to save power. To put your notebook. The notebook saves your notebook from a Sleep state is turned completely off . www.gateway.com Waking up . Waking your session and partially shuts down most system operations to Sleep...
... several minutes or if you left them . Press FN+F3. The notebook saves your session and shuts down your notebook to save power. To put your notebook. The notebook saves your notebook from a Sleep state is turned completely off . www.gateway.com Waking up . Waking your session and partially shuts down most system operations to Sleep...