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... Ethernet cards for your network, you and with your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of Network adapters. Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you...
... Ethernet cards for your network, you and with your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of Network adapters. Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you...
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...To set up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other... router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you like. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network...
...To set up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other... router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you like. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network...
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... System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your network. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. Make sure that you must install one is not listed, you get the correct format that matches..., make sure it easier to set up and access your network. • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in front of your computer is listed. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Speed is not the only issue if you ...
... System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your network. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. Make sure that you must install one is not listed, you get the correct format that matches..., make sure it easier to set up and access your network. • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in front of your computer is listed. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Speed is not the only issue if you ...
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... button to a USB port on -screen instructions. Bluetooth lets you can print a file across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. If you are sending the file from. The ... (Start), then click Computer. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook...
... button to a USB port on -screen instructions. Bluetooth lets you can print a file across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. If you are sending the file from. The ... (Start), then click Computer. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook...
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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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Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. The memory card reader supports Memory ... television, into this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. 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...
Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. The memory card reader supports Memory ... television, into this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. 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...
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... 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 port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional...
... 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 port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional...
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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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..., see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. The ...replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type and voltage ...
..., see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. The ...replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type and voltage ...
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... turn off your notebook and leave your notebook for the location of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see... information" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on ...
... turn off your notebook and leave your notebook for the location of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see... information" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on ...
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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. You can use the memory card reader to your notebook. Tip Your notebook ... and a device that is available with the media. 59 Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the notebook. 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...
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. You can use the memory card reader to your notebook. Tip Your notebook ... and a device that is available with the media. 59 Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the notebook. 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...
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.... 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 72 To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you...
.... 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 72 To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you...
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... savings while your notebook is not in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. The display stays off until you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 70. This drive uses... Your Notebook" on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to support pillars, in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take...
... savings while your notebook is not in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. The display stays off until you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 70. This drive uses... Your Notebook" on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to support pillars, in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take...
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... carry it through the metal detector. • Turn off all discs, express cards, peripheral devices, and cables. 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...
... carry it through the metal detector. • Turn off all discs, express cards, peripheral devices, and cables. 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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www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes...user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. Power... 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 ...
www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes...user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. Power... 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 ...
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..." on page 71. 103 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 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. The modules are available in various capacities and any... module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver...
..." on page 71. 103 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 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. The modules are available in various capacities and any... module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver...
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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. 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. 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. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows...
... to the new hard drive. 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. 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. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows...
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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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... "Preventing static electricity discharge" on . 112 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..., try to your notebook. • Make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you start your notebook. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines ...
... "Preventing static electricity discharge" on . 112 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..., try to your notebook. • Make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you start your notebook. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines ...