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... 127 Mouse 130 Networks (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
... 127 Mouse 130 Networks (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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...are specific to your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for informational purposes only. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following... topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide ...
...are specific to your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for informational purposes only. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following... topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide ...
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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 includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your... notebook model and its features. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate ...
... 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 includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your... notebook model and its features. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate ...
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For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet... jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture...
For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet... jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture...
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... modules" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 103. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 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 latch Battery Battery lock...
... modules" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 103. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 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 latch Battery Battery lock...
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...on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to the floor... Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back straight so your shoulders relax while you use a footrest to provide extra back support. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch ...
...on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to the floor... Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back straight so your shoulders relax while you use a footrest to provide extra back support. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch ...
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www.gateway.com Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or ... press ENTER. 49 Tip For more information about using your online User Guide Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Left" on page 7. 2 If the Bluetooth radio does not turn the Bluetooth radio on: 1 Enable the Bluetooth...
www.gateway.com Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or ... press ENTER. 49 Tip For more information about using your online User Guide Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Left" on page 7. 2 If the Bluetooth radio does not turn the Bluetooth radio on: 1 Enable the Bluetooth...
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... an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. You can use the memory card reader to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to transfer data between your notebook and a device that is available ...with the media. 55 Tip Your notebook must be turned on the DVD drive. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card...
... an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. You can use the memory card reader to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to transfer data between your notebook and a device that is available ...with the media. 55 Tip Your notebook must be turned on the DVD drive. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card...
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... OK. 5 Pull the Express Card out of your notebook is running. Hot-swapping means that you can insert an Express Card while your notebook. www.gateway.com Adding and removing an Express Card Your notebook has an Express Card slot. You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most...
... OK. 5 Pull the Express Card out of your notebook is running. Hot-swapping means that you can insert an Express Card while your notebook. www.gateway.com Adding and removing an Express Card Your notebook has an Express Card slot. You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most...
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... box, then press ENTER. Important For more information about using the USB port on your device, see the device documentation and installation instructions. USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your notebook will prompt you plug it into the appropriate port. Important USB devices may have... following ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) and HDMI (digital audio/video). Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... box, then press ENTER. Important For more information about using the USB port on your device, see the device documentation and installation instructions. USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your notebook will prompt you plug it into the appropriate port. Important USB devices may have... following ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) and HDMI (digital audio/video). Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor, projector, or television to your monitor (VGA) or optional HDMI port. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Simultaneous display lets you control a presentation from your notebook at the same time as you are using the HDMI...end of the VGA cable to the monitor, projector, or television. -ORIf you face your audience. Viewing the display on your notebook. www.gateway.com To connect your USB device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device. 2 Connect the other end ...
... notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor, projector, or television to your monitor (VGA) or optional HDMI port. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Simultaneous display lets you control a presentation from your notebook at the same time as you are using the HDMI...end of the VGA cable to the monitor, projector, or television. -ORIf you face your audience. Viewing the display on your notebook. www.gateway.com To connect your USB device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device. 2 Connect the other end ...
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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Select the Power saver power plan to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge ...
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Select the Power saver power plan to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge ...
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www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 .... The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use this plan if you selected, then click Save changes. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73...
www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 .... The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use this plan if you selected, then click Save changes. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73...
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... bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options dialog box opens. 74 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing advanced settings Advanced power...
... bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options dialog box opens. 74 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing advanced settings Advanced power...
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Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 75 Type the keyword hybrid in .
Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 75 Type the keyword hybrid in .
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... extreme temperature changes. You may overheat resulting in a carrying case. • Keep your warranty. The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to support extra weight. • When transporting your notebook, we recommend that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. When spilled...
... extreme temperature changes. You may overheat resulting in a carrying case. • Keep your warranty. The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to support extra weight. • When transporting your notebook, we recommend that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. When spilled...
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...using it has a full charge. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the battery. Recovering your system). www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs... charged and you have removed the battery from your system under most notebook problems by following the information in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. However, remember that when you want to recover your notebook while using a product made especially for software and ...
...using it has a full charge. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the battery. Recovering your system). www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs... charged and you have removed the battery from your system under most notebook problems by following the information in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. However, remember that when you want to recover your notebook while using a product made especially for software and ...
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.... To recover software and drivers that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the..." on page 93. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 88
.... To recover software and drivers that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the..." on page 93. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 88
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... about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them... can return to one of your system running again. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The...
... about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them... can return to one of your system running again. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The...
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CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support 113
CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support 113