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... into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. As each computer you like. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the router (except the WAN port). Wireless Ethernet ...11n - 540Mbps 47 Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 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 each computer is made up of the cable...
... into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. As each computer you like. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the router (except the WAN port). Wireless Ethernet ...11n - 540Mbps 47 Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 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 each computer is made up of the cable...
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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 ...computer 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 ...computer 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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n LED blinking - Notebook is on - n LED purple - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off. n LED solid red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator ...
n LED blinking - Notebook is on - n LED purple - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off. n LED solid red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator ...
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... analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your...
... analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your...
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... the notebook is located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery...
... the notebook is located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery...
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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 • ...
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 • ...
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...be damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook may be recalibrated. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use... the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or ...
...be damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook may be recalibrated. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use... the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or ...
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...the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is ...firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your 21 Protect your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss...
...the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is ...firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your 21 Protect your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss...
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Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 64 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on.
Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 64 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on.
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...on page 6. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 72. This design provides you may need to AC power. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience....charge indicator turns on battery power. Closely monitor the battery charge. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to recalibrate the battery. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to provide an exceptional balance...
...on page 6. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 72. This design provides you may need to AC power. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience....charge indicator turns on battery power. Closely monitor the battery charge. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to recalibrate the battery. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to provide an exceptional balance...
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... bottom is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is connected to AC power you can change the battery while the notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn off while changing the battery. Dispose of the notebook. 5 Slide a ...into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook it snaps into the notebook until it is turned on. Discard used batteries according to the locked position. 71 Keep away from children. Caution If your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com ...
... bottom is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is connected to AC power you can change the battery while the notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn off while changing the battery. Dispose of the notebook. 5 Slide a ...into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook it snaps into the notebook until it is turned on. Discard used batteries according to the locked position. 71 Keep away from children. Caution If your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com ...
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..., then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook over again. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD...
..., then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook over again. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD...
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...partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. Extending...for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Important If, after completing this puts ...
...partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. Extending...for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Important If, after completing this puts ...
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... • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. 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 large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of... Recharge the battery often, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you plan on page 81. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging...
... • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. 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 large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of... Recharge the battery often, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you plan on page 81. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging...
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... an extended period of time. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can select one of your notebook. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and...
... an extended period of time. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can select one of your notebook. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and...
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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 computer, you are traveling ... networks. • If your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 69. Power • Take your AC power adapter to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let...
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 computer, you are traveling ... networks. • If your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 69. Power • Take your AC power adapter to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let...
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.... The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to the notebook. • When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway. When spilled onto notebook components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or...
.... The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to the notebook. • When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway. When spilled onto notebook components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or...
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...battery from your notebook when running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it has a full charge. Problem solving may also involve reinstalling some time to run on page 111 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything you want to create, but... the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on AC power, remove the battery. If the battery is running on page 93. 91 Recovering your system under most computer problems by following the ...
...battery from your notebook when running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it has a full charge. Problem solving may also involve reinstalling some time to run on page 111 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything you want to create, but... the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on AC power, remove the battery. If the battery is running on page 93. 91 Recovering your system under most computer problems by following the ...
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... page 71. 103 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). 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. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to...
... page 71. 103 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). 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. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to...
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... batteries" on page 71. 107 For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" 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 the notebook and remove any Express cards. 7 Turn your original drive ...with a higher-capacity 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 hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook over so the bottom is facing up any data you would like...
... batteries" on page 71. 107 For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" 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 the notebook and remove any Express cards. 7 Turn your original drive ...with a higher-capacity 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 hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook over so the bottom is facing up any data you would like...