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... the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect a phone cord to the modem jack ( ) if using dialup Internet access, or connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using high-speed access. 4 START THE NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to connect safely and securely. To ensure a high level of security, you need to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see "Managing Power" in the Windows Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then...
... the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect a phone cord to the modem jack ( ) if using dialup Internet access, or connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using high-speed access. 4 START THE NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to connect safely and securely. To ensure a high level of security, you need to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see "Managing Power" in the Windows Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... keyboard 17 Key types 17 System key combinations 18 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 20 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 22 Changing modules 23 Using the CD or DVD drive 25 Identifying drive types 25 Inserting a CD or DVD 26 Using the memory card reader 26 Memory card types 26 Inserting a memory card 26 Using a memory card 27 Removing a memory card 27 Adding and removing a PC Card 27 Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device . . 28 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor...
... keyboard 17 Key types 17 System key combinations 18 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 20 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 22 Changing modules 23 Using the CD or DVD drive 25 Identifying drive types 25 Inserting a CD or DVD 26 Using the memory card reader 26 Memory card types 26 Inserting a memory card 26 Using a memory card 27 Removing a memory card 27 Adding and removing a PC Card 27 Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device . . 28 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... of Gateway notebook. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number...
... of Gateway notebook. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 31. ■ Install a memory module into AC power. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Connect the port replicator to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 41. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 31. Slide this bay. Warning: Power is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. Provides power...
... "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 31. ■ Install a memory module into AC power. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Connect the port replicator to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 41. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 31. Slide this bay. Warning: Power is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. Provides power...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down , right, or left. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Key types FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for different purposes. Press these keys to type numbers when...
... this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down , right, or left. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Key types FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for different purposes. Press these keys to type numbers when...
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... 8, 28 keyboard 7 microphone 6 modem (dial-up) 8, 12 monitor (VGA) 7, 29 mouse 7 network 8, 13 parallel 28 port replicator 9 power 8, 11 printer 7 projector 29 scanner 7 serial 28 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 S-Video out 30 television 30 USB 7, 28 VGA 7, 29 video camera 8 copyright notice 60 D dial-up modem 8, 12 digital camera memory card reader 6, 26 USB port 7 digital video camera connecting 31 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 17 diskette drive locating 7 replacing drive module 23 status indicator 16 display properties 29 switching 18 docking port...
... 8, 28 keyboard 7 microphone 6 modem (dial-up) 8, 12 monitor (VGA) 7, 29 mouse 7 network 8, 13 parallel 28 port replicator 9 power 8, 11 printer 7 projector 29 scanner 7 serial 28 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 S-Video out 30 television 30 USB 7, 28 VGA 7, 29 video camera 8 copyright notice 60 D dial-up modem 8, 12 digital camera memory card reader 6, 26 USB port 7 digital video camera connecting 31 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 17 diskette drive locating 7 replacing drive module 23 status indicator 16 display properties 29 switching 18 docking port...
Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 9 serial number 2 laser printer 34 latch battery 9 LCD panel release 6 modular bay 9 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 18 LCD/CRT system key 18 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 9 installing 36 purchasing 34 removing 36 replacing 36 memory card reader locating 6 memory cards supported 26 using 26 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 8, 13 connecting 12, 13 DSL 8, 13 jack (dial-up) 8, 12 modular bay See bays modular drive indicator 16 modules ordering additional 34 monitor adding external 29 color...
... of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 9 serial number 2 laser printer 34 latch battery 9 LCD panel release 6 modular bay 9 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 18 LCD/CRT system key 18 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 9 installing 36 purchasing 34 removing 36 replacing 36 memory card reader locating 6 memory cards supported 26 using 26 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 8, 13 connecting 12, 13 DSL 8, 13 jack (dial-up) 8, 12 modular bay See bays modular drive indicator 16 modules ordering additional 34 monitor adding external 29 color...
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... mouse identifying 20 USB port 7 moving 21 moving port replicator pointer 21 docking port 9 screen objects 21 ordering 34 MP3 player power memory cards 26 AC adapter 11 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 25 muting sound 19, 22 battery 31, 33 button 10, 18 connector 8, 11 indicator 6, 14 source problems 12 N navigation keys 17 network jack 8, 13 Standby mode 14, 18 status box 18 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 14 networking turning on notebook 14 turning off wireless network 22 printer turning on wireless network...
... mouse identifying 20 USB port 7 moving 21 moving port replicator pointer 21 docking port 9 screen objects 21 ordering 34 MP3 player power memory cards 26 AC adapter 11 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 25 muting sound 19, 22 battery 31, 33 button 10, 18 connector 8, 11 indicator 6, 14 source problems 12 N navigation keys 17 network jack 8, 13 Standby mode 14, 18 status box 18 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 14 networking turning on notebook 14 turning off wireless network 22 printer turning on wireless network...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (for Windows Vista)
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... 75 Cleaning the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery(ies 76 Storing batteries 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 79 Using Microsoft System Restore 85 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 88 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 91 Preventing static electricity discharge 92 Adding or replacing memory modules 93 Replacing the hard drive kit 96...
... 75 Cleaning the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery(ies 76 Storing batteries 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 79 Using Microsoft System Restore 85 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 88 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 91 Preventing static electricity discharge 92 Adding or replacing memory modules 93 Replacing the hard drive kit 96...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (for Windows Vista)
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... the keyboard is turned off - Caps lock is turned off . Numeric keypad is turned off . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on - Caps lock is turned on - Module is ready to swap. ■ Indicator flashing purple - Num lock ■ LED on . Module is not installed in use. ■ Indicator solid purple - Hard drive is in the notebook. Module is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important...
... the keyboard is turned off - Caps lock is turned off . Numeric keypad is turned off . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on - Caps lock is turned on - Module is ready to swap. ■ Indicator flashing purple - Num lock ■ LED on . Module is not installed in use. ■ Indicator solid purple - Hard drive is in the notebook. Module is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important...
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... your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. If you forget your password, you must set the supervisor password in order to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. The startup password is the password you need to Gateway for service...
... your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. If you forget your password, you must set the supervisor password in order to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. The startup password is the password you need to Gateway for service...
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... device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. If you need to follow that you have a recordable disc drive to use them later for any eventuality and create a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to perform this procedure.) 79 Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software...
... device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. If you need to follow that you have a recordable disc drive to use them later for any eventuality and create a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to perform this procedure.) 79 Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software...
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... DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on playing a DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 40. • Shut down and restart your online User Guide. Use the built-in speakers, a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook to a stereo system to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the headphone jack...
... DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on playing a DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 40. • Shut down and restart your online User Guide. Use the built-in speakers, a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook to a stereo system to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the headphone jack...
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... into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. The hard drive cannot be the result of your Internet service provider (ISP) is installed correctly. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your notebook. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is set up modem, make sure that you...
... into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. The hard drive cannot be the result of your Internet service provider (ISP) is installed correctly. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your notebook. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is set up modem, make sure that you...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (for Windows Vista)
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... , and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it is disjoined from cuts or damage. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see your PC Card's documentation. Replace any damaged cables. 123 Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. You must return your notebook for instructions. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected securely to your notebook. Passwords Your notebook does...
... , and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it is disjoined from cuts or damage. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see your PC Card's documentation. Replace any damaged cables. 123 Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. You must return your notebook for instructions. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected securely to your notebook. Passwords Your notebook does...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide (for Windows Vista)
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... about using a parallel port printer and the optional port replicator, check the port and cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you are using power management settings, see "Changing batteries" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Many printers have an online/offline button that the main and optional secondary battery are installed correctly. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on...
... about using a parallel port printer and the optional port replicator, check the port and cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you are using power management settings, see "Changing batteries" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Many printers have an online/offline button that the main and optional secondary battery are installed correctly. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on...
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... www.gateway.com To set the printer to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is not set to work online...
... www.gateway.com To set the printer to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is not set to work online...
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... D default printer 124 dialing codes 68 dial-up modem 8, 19 adjusting volume 118 diagnostics 117 dialing properties 116 troubleshooting 115 using while traveling 68 digital camera memory card reader 6, 42 USB port 7, 8 digital video camera connecting 46, 47 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 26 diskette troubleshooting 104 diskette drive locating 7 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 104 display brightness 32 switching 27 troubleshooting 105 display properties adjusting 48 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 31 dragging 31 drivers recovery discs 80, 83 re-installing 78...
... D default printer 124 dialing codes 68 dial-up modem 8, 19 adjusting volume 118 diagnostics 117 dialing properties 116 troubleshooting 115 using while traveling 68 digital camera memory card reader 6, 42 USB port 7, 8 digital video camera connecting 46, 47 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 26 diskette troubleshooting 104 diskette drive locating 7 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 104 display brightness 32 switching 27 troubleshooting 105 display properties adjusting 48 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 31 dragging 31 drivers recovery discs 80, 83 re-installing 78...
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...Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 9, 20 external monitor 7, 27 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 117 files opening 31 transferring 69 troubleshooting 108 Firewire port 8, 45 Fn key 26, 27 folders opening 31 function keys 26 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 81 142 re-installing programs 81 re-installing software 81 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 38, 52, 96 purchasing 52 replacing 96 second hard drive 7, 38, 52 troubleshooting 108 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 22, 61 hot...
...Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 9, 20 external monitor 7, 27 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 117 files opening 31 transferring 69 troubleshooting 108 Firewire port 8, 45 Fn key 26, 27 folders opening 31 function keys 26 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 81 142 re-installing programs 81 re-installing software 81 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 38, 52, 96 purchasing 52 replacing 96 second hard drive 7, 38, 52 troubleshooting 108 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 22, 61 hot...
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... scanner installing 45 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 49 troubleshooting 105, 127 screen objects getting information 31 moving 31 selecting 31 scroll zone 29 security startup password 70 while travelling 70 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 3, 70 setting up safety precautions 130 shipping notebook 68 shortcut menus accessing 31 shortcuts opening menu 31 shutting down notebook 22, 23 Sleep mode 22, 27, 62 system key 27 smart card reader locating 8 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 80...
... scanner installing 45 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 49 troubleshooting 105, 127 screen objects getting information 31 moving 31 selecting 31 scroll zone 29 security startup password 70 while travelling 70 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 3, 70 setting up safety precautions 130 shipping notebook 68 shortcut menus accessing 31 shortcuts opening menu 31 shutting down notebook 22, 23 Sleep mode 22, 27, 62 system key 27 smart card reader locating 8 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 80...
