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... you like. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to communicate. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC...
... you like. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to communicate. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC...
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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... 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 Starting your...
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... 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 Starting your...
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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 "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page ... object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63.
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 "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page ... object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63.
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...3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. You should use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord ...must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. For information on recalibrating the battery...
...3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. You should use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord ...must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. For information on recalibrating the battery...
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...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). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status ...lights on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more ...
...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). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status ...lights on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more ...
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...6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 If your notebook to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery using... BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery ...
...6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 If your notebook to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery using... BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery ...
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... only when necessary. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your notebook. The display... on taking your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to support pillars, in use a power adapter. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks....
... only when necessary. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your notebook. The display... on taking your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to support pillars, in use a power adapter. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks....
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...Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. If you are prompted to enter the user password you set in... in "Protecting your notebook" in your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 85 www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit...
...Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. If you are prompted to enter the user password you set in... in "Protecting your notebook" in your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 85 www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit...
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... memory 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
... memory 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
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... notebook. 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.
... notebook. 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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...from static electricity, 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 are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. ... connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks...
...from static electricity, 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 are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. ... connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks...
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... is not working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power • Check the power management settings. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make...
... is not working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power • Check the power management settings. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make...
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... 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio...135 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving...life 90 fuel gauges 90 icons 70 installing 71 latch 11 life span 90 locating 11 managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing...
... 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio...135 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving...life 90 fuel gauges 90 icons 70 installing 71 latch 11 life span 90 locating 11 managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing...
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... case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 150 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63... 6 external diskette drive 7, 9, 62 external speakers 6 flash drive 7, 9, 62 HDMI (TV) out 7 headphone 6 keyboard 7, 9 microphone 6 modem (dial-up) 10 monitor (VGA) 10, 64 mouse 7, 9 network 7 power 10, 20 printer 7, 9 projector 64 scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 63 USB 7, 9, 62
... case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 150 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63... 6 external diskette drive 7, 9, 62 external speakers 6 flash drive 7, 9, 62 HDMI (TV) out 7 headphone 6 keyboard 7, 9 microphone 6 modem (dial-up) 10 monitor (VGA) 10, 64 mouse 7, 9 network 7 power 10, 20 printer 7, 9 projector 64 scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 63 USB 7, 9, 62
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www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 148 D default printer 134 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting ... drive E Effects button 46 eject button CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 eject hole CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 102 EmPower power adapter 74 ergonomics 18 Ethernet 151
www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 148 D default printer 134 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting ... drive E Effects button 46 eject button CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 eject hole CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 102 EmPower power adapter 74 ergonomics 18 Ethernet 151
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...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 ...connector 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 indicator 6, 25 international adapter 85 management 69, 73 plans 76 Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 source problems 21
...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 ...connector 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 indicator 6, 25 international adapter 85 management 69, 73 plans 76 Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 source problems 21
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... YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your AC power adapter whenever power is available. To ensure a high level of their respective companies. All rights reserved. CONTACT TECH SUPPORT To speak with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label...
... YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your AC power adapter whenever power is available. To ensure a high level of their respective companies. All rights reserved. CONTACT TECH SUPPORT To speak with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label...