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... equipment compatible with the connectors facing away from ISP to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Network adapters. To determine which type of cable you have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in front of a router. For a crossover cable, the wires...
... equipment compatible with the connectors facing away from ISP to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Network adapters. To determine which type of cable you have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in front of a router. For a crossover cable, the wires...
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... network is identified by a label or a switch. 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 an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computer... a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). As each computer...
... network is identified by a label or a switch. 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 an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computer... a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). As each computer...
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... matches your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Cable or DSL modem 48 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 Manager from the task list on your network. • Wireless security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Speed is compatible with the older IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b formats but not with the ...
... matches your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Cable or DSL modem 48 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 Manager from the task list on your network. • Wireless security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Speed is compatible with the older IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b formats but not with the ...
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...copy the file to the network drive that shipped with other computers. To print files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to communicate with your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can print a file across the network: ... Bluetooth personal area network. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to open the printer...
...copy the file to the network drive that shipped with other computers. To print files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to communicate with your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can print a file across the network: ... Bluetooth personal area network. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to open the printer...
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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 2 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 2 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 ...®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media.
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 ...®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media.
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...) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. 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 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Connecting the...
...) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. 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 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Connecting the...
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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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... your notebook on page 72. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the... the battery to be recalibrated. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. To connect the AC...
... your notebook on page 72. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the... the battery to be recalibrated. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. To connect the AC...
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The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power ...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 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. Protecting from power source...
The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power ...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 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. Protecting from power source...
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www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the ... drive. If you do not want 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. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the ... drive. If you do not want 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 must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. You should also...
... 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 must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. You should also...
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...stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Traveling with your notebook is not in -flight power... see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 81. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook. ...
...stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Traveling with your notebook is not in -flight power... see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 81. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook. ...
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Secure it to prevent it from toiletries, liquids, and food. 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 all ...
Secure it to prevent it from toiletries, liquids, and food. 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 all ...
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... information 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 protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook... has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it on page 69. Power • Take your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it warm to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then ...
... information 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 protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook... has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it on page 69. Power • Take your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it warm to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then ...
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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. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can ... notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook.
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. The modules are available in various capacities and any module can ... notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook.
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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. 106 This module is keyed so it into the empty...
... 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. 106 This module is keyed so it into the empty...
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... to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive... kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive... kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD...
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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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... hard 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 damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Instead,... unplug your notebook. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is...
... hard 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 damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Instead,... unplug your notebook. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is...