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...connect the router to communicate. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the DSL or cable modem and is identified by a label or a switch. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need 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. 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 into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the router, indicating...
...connect the router to communicate. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the DSL or cable modem and is identified by a label or a switch. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need 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. 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 into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the router, indicating...
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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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Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem ...
Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem ...
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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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Allow three hours for the battery to the AC adapter. 20 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type ... type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages ...
Allow three hours for the battery to the AC adapter. 20 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type ... type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages ...
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...battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage ...6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protect your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause...
...battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage ...6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protect your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause...
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...panel. If your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. The battery recalibration process begins and a ...screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to recalibrate...
...panel. If your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. The battery recalibration process begins and a ...screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to recalibrate...
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...turn off auto-save features in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks 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 "Changing notebook power settings" on page...the batteries before traveling. If you plan on taking your notebook. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use battery power by running optical ...
...turn off auto-save features in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks 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 "Changing notebook power settings" on page...the batteries before traveling. If you plan on taking your notebook. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use battery power by running optical ...
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... 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 AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through... their networks. • If your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu...
... 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 AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through... their networks. • If your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu...
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... page 71. 103 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. Tools You...
... page 71. 103 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. Tools You...
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...the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem... facing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 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.
...the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem... facing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 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.
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...or 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 correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any ...maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it 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 screws, then replace ...
...or 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 correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any ...maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it 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 screws, then replace ...
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... cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is very secure, with no easy way to an electrical outlet, turned...password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Power Your notebook is fully recharged. To test the outlet, plug a working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password.
... cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is very secure, with no easy way to an electrical outlet, turned...password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Power Your notebook is fully recharged. To test the outlet, plug a working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password.
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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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...follow the on-screen instructions to . • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of your battery: • Dim ...and securely. All rights reserved. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. USER GUIDE ® CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For frequently-asked questions, setup help : tips ...
...follow the on-screen instructions to . • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of your battery: • Dim ...and securely. All rights reserved. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. USER GUIDE ® CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For frequently-asked questions, setup help : tips ...