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...• Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of Network adapters. If one is listed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your router, be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100... on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of the slowest rated component. Cable/DSL modem Router Equipment you must install one. 47
...• Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of Network adapters. If one is listed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your router, be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100... on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of the slowest rated component. Cable/DSL modem Router Equipment you must install one. 47
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... network, you can set up your computers. 3 Plug one end of the cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the computer. The WAN port is used to connect....11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To 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 of a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection...
... network, you can set up your computers. 3 Plug one end of the cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the computer. The WAN port is used to connect....11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To 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 of a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection...
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... it easier to set up and access your network. • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Speed is not the only issue if you must install one is not listed, you decide to use... of your network. • Wireless security features like a printer or scanner. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device...
... it easier to set up and access your network. • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Speed is not the only issue if you must install one is not listed, you decide to use... of your network. • Wireless security features like a printer or scanner. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device...
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These devices may have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 ..., or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can use of a USB or Firewire cable. Type Bluetooth in . www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to the Bluetooth...
These devices may have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 ..., or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can use of a USB or Firewire cable. Type Bluetooth in . www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to the Bluetooth...
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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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left... 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 23...
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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left... 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 23...
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Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI ... 22. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory...
Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI ... 22. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory...
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... VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10
... VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10
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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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... expect. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on...
... expect. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on...
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.... Protect your notebook, then plug it turns on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and... cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from your 21 The battery charge ...
.... Protect your notebook, then plug it turns on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and... cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from your 21 The battery charge ...
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... your notebook. You can use of the notebook. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc...
... your notebook. You can use of the notebook. The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc...
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... unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to recalibrate your battery. 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 the progress. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge...
... unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to recalibrate your battery. 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 the progress. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge...
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...power settings" on page 81. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars, in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy...turn off auto-save features in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for times when you are not using power plans, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 76. • Close ...
...power settings" on page 81. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars, in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy...turn off auto-save features in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for times when you are not using power plans, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 76. • Close ...
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... so you can connect to your ISP while outside of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off you...
... so you can connect to your ISP while outside of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off you...
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Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. 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 your computer, you are..., see "Managing Power" on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in ...
Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. 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 your computer, you are..., see "Managing Power" on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in ...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for...page 71. 107 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips ...to the notebook and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards....
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for...page 71. 107 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Tools You need a small Phillips ...to the notebook and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards....
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... bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110
... bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110
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For more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the new hard drive. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to... your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive...
For more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the new hard drive. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to... your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive...
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.... 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on -screen instructions.
.... 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on -screen instructions.
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...it is turned on. 116 While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to the AC power adapter. • If you are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Help For more information about troubleshooting..., 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 use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover...
...it is turned on. 116 While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to the AC power adapter. • If you are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Help For more information about troubleshooting..., 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 use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover...