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... listed, you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to the Internet. The Ethernet device installed in front of Network adapters. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
... listed, you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to the Internet. The Ethernet device installed in front of Network adapters. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
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...one 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 any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Plug the other... the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the cable into the network jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. As each computer you like. Typically, a wireless...
...one 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 any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Plug the other... the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the cable into the network jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. As each computer you like. Typically, a wireless...
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... wireless Ethernet network you need for an access point-based network Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. If one . 50 If you get the correct format that matches your computer. • DHCP... not with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. Take the following... wireless Ethernet device installed in front of your modem to keep intruders out of Network adapters.
... wireless Ethernet network you need for an access point-based network Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. If one . 50 If you get the correct format that matches your computer. • DHCP... not with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. Take the following... wireless Ethernet device installed in front of your modem to keep intruders out of Network adapters.
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... open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Type Bluetooth in Bluetooth, you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that device you must install... on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in. Bluetooth networking You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to communicate with your printer or from .
... open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Type Bluetooth in Bluetooth, you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that device you must install... on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in. Bluetooth networking You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to communicate with your printer or from .
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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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For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. 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 out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™,...
For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. 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 out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™,...
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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 Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Monitor ...
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 Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Monitor ...
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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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.... If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. You should use the AC...the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to the AC adapter. 20 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The AC...
.... If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. You should use the AC...the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to the AC adapter. 20 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The AC...
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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 the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming ...into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not...
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 the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming ...into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not...
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www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into ... can use the memory card reader to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. 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 by inserting an opened paper clip into ... can use the memory card reader to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. 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.
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... the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you the progress. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to...
... the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you the progress. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to...
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...them next to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • ...Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. If you plan on taking your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your ...
...them next to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • ...Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. If you plan on taking your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your ...
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..., and food. Traveling by air • Do not check your usual calling area. Remember to telephone jacks. 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...
..., and food. Traveling by air • Do not check your usual calling area. Remember to telephone jacks. 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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... Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to a network. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity ...only through their networks. • If your online User Guide. 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 ...
... Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to a network. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity ...only through their networks. • If your online User Guide. 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 ...
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... cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. For more...
... cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. For more...
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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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...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 the new hard drive. If you ... more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 111 For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you want to transfer to replace...
...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 the new hard drive. If you ... more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 111 For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you want to transfer to replace...
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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 your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
.... 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 your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
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...drive bay cover while your notebook is turned 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 are correctly grounded before you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover... tasks where you start your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is firmly connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or...
...drive bay cover while your notebook is turned 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 are correctly grounded before you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover... tasks where you start your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is firmly connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or...