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A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to communicate. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is identified ... Wireless Ethernet networking is connected to the DSL or cable modem and 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 DSL or cable modem. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port...
A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to communicate. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is identified ... Wireless Ethernet networking is connected to the DSL or cable modem and 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 DSL or cable modem. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port...
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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... 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 ...
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... 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 ...
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... modem" on page 63. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. For more information, see "Connecting the...
... modem" on page 63. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. 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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... power for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged...
... power for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged...
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... a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see "Front" on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the location of electricity coming into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your...
... a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see "Front" on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the location of electricity coming into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your...
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... your battery. If recalibration is not low, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook starts and you the progress. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 72...
... your battery. If recalibration is not low, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook starts and you the progress. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 72...
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... on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to get maximum power savings. 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 is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an... the Power saver power plan to turn off the display while you are not using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and...
... on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to get maximum power savings. 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 is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an... the Power saver power plan to turn off the display while you are not using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and...
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... exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 69. If you need to connect to a network. 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 ... you are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Power • Take your online User Guide. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, ...
... exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 69. If you need to connect to a network. 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 ... you are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Power • Take your online User Guide. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, ...
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... 102. 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 103 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use...
... 102. 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 103 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use...
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... Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management...cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up files" in 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.
... Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management...cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up files" in 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.
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ... 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...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ... 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...
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Power Your notebook is not working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on , and working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook is very secure, with no easy way to room temperature.... adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 72. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make...
Power Your notebook is not working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on , and working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook is very secure, with no easy way to room temperature.... adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 72. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 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 power 73 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 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 power 73 extending...
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... 91 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...
... 91 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...
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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
8513064 - Gateway Notebook Setup Poster
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... To speak with the software you should: • Regularly update your hard drive. Then lock it clicks. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. USER GUIDE ® CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For frequently-asked questions, setup help : tips for at least three hours the first time, so the battery...
... To speak with the software you should: • Regularly update your hard drive. Then lock it clicks. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. USER GUIDE ® CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For frequently-asked questions, setup help : tips for at least three hours the first time, so the battery...