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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Bottom... desk and chair 15 Sitting at your convertible notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 16 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Bottom... desk and chair 15 Sitting at your convertible notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 16 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting ...
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...Card" on page 60. Warning: Power is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible notebook. Left www.gateway.com Power connector Docking port Monitor port Ethernet jack USB ports IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Component Icon Description Power ...connector Docking port Monitor port Ethernet jack USB ports IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Plug the AC adapter cable into this 4-...
...Card" on page 60. Warning: Power is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible notebook. Left www.gateway.com Power connector Docking port Monitor port Ethernet jack USB ports IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Component Icon Description Power ...connector Docking port Monitor port Ethernet jack USB ports IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Plug the AC adapter cable into this 4-...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your convertible notebook • Turning off your convertible notebook • ...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your convertible notebook • Turning off your convertible notebook • ...
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...Find ways to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the batteries to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you use your convertible notebook's main and optional multibay batteries. Important If the... notebook or one of tasks. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. You should use the AC adapter that can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible notebook on page 71...
...Find ways to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the batteries to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you use your convertible notebook's main and optional multibay batteries. Important If the... notebook or one of tasks. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. You should use the AC adapter that can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible notebook on page 71...
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www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your convertible notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off... on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 3. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off...
www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your convertible notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off... on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 3. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off...
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... card To access a file on the label pointing towards the convertible notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of an adapter that is available with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap Computer. 2 Double-click...
... card To access a file on the label pointing towards the convertible notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of an adapter that is available with the label facing up and the arrow on a memory card: 1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap Computer. 2 Double-click...
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...notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try replacing your convertible notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an...airplane power adapter, you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 52 for accessories or supplies. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. ...
...notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try replacing your convertible notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an...airplane power adapter, you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 52 for accessories or supplies. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. ...
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...an accurate battery charge. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on your batteries. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto... notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. To recalibrate the batteries: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on the Customer Care label. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. When the recalibration has finished, the message...
...an accurate battery charge. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on your batteries. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto... notebook. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. To recalibrate the batteries: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on the Customer Care label. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. When the recalibration has finished, the message...
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www.gateway.com • Use the convertible notebook touchpad instead of telephones. 73 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on taking your convertible notebook, see "Recharging the batteries" on page 79. Save the ...power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about traveling with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in Microsoft Office and other applications....
www.gateway.com • Use the convertible notebook touchpad instead of telephones. 73 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on taking your convertible notebook, see "Recharging the batteries" on page 79. Save the ...power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about traveling with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in Microsoft Office and other applications....
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... or hand-carried luggage, and keep it separate from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks. 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 all...
... or hand-carried luggage, and keep it separate from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks. 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 all...
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... whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on page 67. 83 If you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your convertible notebook from power surges. ...Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your online User Guide. Power • Take your AC power adapter to enter the user password you set in Step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your computer, you are ...
... whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on page 67. 83 If you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your convertible notebook from power surges. ...Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your online User Guide. Power • Take your AC power adapter to enter the user password you set in Step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your computer, you are ...
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... 43. 4 Disconnect from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. For more information, see "Converting from the optional port replicator. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are available in various capacities and any module can... be placed in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only ...
... 43. 4 Disconnect from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. For more information, see "Converting from the optional port replicator. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are available in various capacities and any module can... be placed in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only ...
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... the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com 11 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 12 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can... screw. 14 Insert the main and optional multibay batteries, then turn your convertible notebook over. 15 Connect to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 109
... the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com 11 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 12 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can... screw. 14 Insert the main and optional multibay batteries, then turn your convertible notebook over. 15 Connect to the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 109
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... hard drive. For more information, see "Backing up any PC cards. 110 For more information, see "Converting from the optional port replicator. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are connected to the convertible notebook. 8 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the convertible notebook and remove any.... 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
... hard drive. For more information, see "Backing up any PC cards. 110 For more information, see "Converting from the optional port replicator. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are connected to the convertible notebook. 8 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the convertible notebook and remove any.... 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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Screw Screw Screw Screw 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC cards. 113 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 21 Turn on your convertible notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart ... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. www.gateway.com 13 Remove the four screws that secures the hard drive to your convertible notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the...
Screw Screw Screw Screw 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC cards. 113 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 21 Turn on your convertible notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart ... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. www.gateway.com 13 Remove the four screws that secures the hard drive to your convertible notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the...
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...AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you start your convertible notebook. Help For more information about ... electricity discharge" on , while the main and optional multibay batteries are 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 are damaged, if your convertible notebook was dropped, ...
...AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you start your convertible notebook. Help For more information about ... electricity discharge" on , while the main and optional multibay batteries are 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 are damaged, if your convertible notebook was dropped, ...
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...recalibrating your convertible notebook. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Pointing device See "Touchpad or pointing device" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are installed correctly. For instructions on page 71. • Let the batteries return to your batteries, see "Changing batteries" on page... about printer troubleshooting, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the batteries" on page 69. • Make sure that the batteries are fully recharged. Your convertible notebook ...
...recalibrating your convertible notebook. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Pointing device See "Touchpad or pointing device" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are installed correctly. For instructions on page 71. • Let the batteries return to your batteries, see "Changing batteries" on page... about printer troubleshooting, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the batteries" on page 69. • Make sure that the batteries are fully recharged. Your convertible notebook ...
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... accessories purchasing 64 safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 80 airplane power adapters 64 application key 25, 26 arrow keys 25, 26 audio adjusting volume 29, 47 back button 28 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 29, 47 next ... play button 28 stop button 28 troubleshooting 140 volume down button 29 volume up button 29 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 55 automobile power adapter 73 automobile power adapters 64 B battery alternate power sources 73 bay 69 changing 69 charge indicator 24, 68 charge status 68 charging 16, 68 conserving power 72...
... accessories purchasing 64 safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 80 airplane power adapters 64 application key 25, 26 arrow keys 25, 26 audio adjusting volume 29, 47 back button 28 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 29, 47 next ... play button 28 stop button 28 troubleshooting 140 volume down button 29 volume up button 29 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 55 automobile power adapter 73 automobile power adapters 64 B battery alternate power sources 73 bay 69 changing 69 charge indicator 24, 68 charge status 68 charging 16, 68 conserving power 72...
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... case 88 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 clicking 41, 45 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 dial-up modem 18 external keyboard 25 external monitor 60 keyboard 25 mouse 41 printer 58 projector 60 scanner 58 154 to cable modem...
... case 88 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 clicking 41, 45 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 dial-up modem 18 external keyboard 25 external monitor 60 keyboard 25 mouse 41 printer 58 projector 60 scanner 58 154 to cable modem...
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www.gateway.com USB port 7 digital pen calibrating 118 care 87 locating 6, 10 ordering replacement 64 replacing point 87 troubleshooting 118 using 42, 45 digital video camera ... 52 troubleshooting 120 using 54 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 106 EmPower power adapter 73 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 7, 19 external monitor 7, 27 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 131 files opening 41 transferring 81...
www.gateway.com USB port 7 digital pen calibrating 118 care 87 locating 6, 10 ordering replacement 64 replacing point 87 troubleshooting 118 using 42, 45 digital video camera ... 52 troubleshooting 120 using 54 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 106 EmPower power adapter 73 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 7, 19 external monitor 7, 27 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 131 files opening 41 transferring 81...