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... 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 22 Protecting from power source problems 24 Connecting the dial-up modem 25 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 26 Starting your notebook 27 Waking up your notebook 28 Turning off your notebook 28 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 29 Status indicators 30 Using the keyboard 31 Key types 32 System key combinations 33 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 35 www.gateway.com i
... 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 22 Protecting from power source problems 24 Connecting the dial-up modem 25 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 26 Starting your notebook 27 Waking up your notebook 28 Turning off your notebook 28 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 29 Status indicators 30 Using the keyboard 31 Key types 32 System key combinations 33 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 35 www.gateway.com i
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... 4 Using Drives and Ports 45 Changing modules 46 Using the DVD drive 49 Identifying drive types 49 Inserting a CD or DVD 50 Playing a CD 51 Playing a DVD 51 Creating CDs and DVDs 51 Using the memory card reader 52 Memory card types 52 Inserting a memory card 52 Using a memory card 52 Removing a memory card 53 Adding and removing a PC Card 53 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 55 Viewing the display on a television 57 Modifying television settings 60 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 61 5 Managing Power 63 Monitoring the battery charge 64...
... 4 Using Drives and Ports 45 Changing modules 46 Using the DVD drive 49 Identifying drive types 49 Inserting a CD or DVD 50 Playing a CD 51 Playing a DVD 51 Creating CDs and DVDs 51 Using the memory card reader 52 Memory card types 52 Inserting a memory card 52 Using a memory card 52 Removing a memory card 53 Adding and removing a PC Card 53 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 55 Viewing the display on a television 57 Modifying television settings 60 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 61 5 Managing Power 63 Monitoring the battery charge 64...
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... device" on page 31. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off . Record audio through this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Status indicators" on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional EZ Point pointing device" on page 35. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in microphone is used...
... device" on page 31. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off . Record audio through this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Status indicators" on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional EZ Point pointing device" on page 35. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in microphone is used...
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... first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook, then plug it back in. 4 When you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook. Warning High voltages can enter your notebook and avoid...
... first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook, then plug it back in. 4 When you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook. Warning High voltages can enter your notebook and avoid...
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... guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 55. Turn the optional wireless network on your notebook. To access this system key... www.gateway.com 33 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices...
... guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 55. Turn the optional wireless network on your notebook. To access this system key... www.gateway.com 33 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices...
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... S-Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator lets you close the LCD panel, your notebook may turn on a television screen using the headphone jack to a VCR will not enter Standby mode. Important Audio is connected and you view your television or VCR. 3 Turn on the projector or monitor. For the location of the S-Video out jack on your port replicator, see "Left" on your notebook or optional port replicator. Important If an external monitor...
... S-Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator lets you close the LCD panel, your notebook may turn on a television screen using the headphone jack to a VCR will not enter Standby mode. Important Audio is connected and you view your television or VCR. 3 Turn on the projector or monitor. For the location of the S-Video out jack on your port replicator, see "Left" on your notebook or optional port replicator. Important If an external monitor...
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... accurate charge, contact Gateway Technical Support. Dispose of explosion if battery is turned on. If your notebook has only one battery and it has a charged secondary battery installed, you must start the process over again. Changing batteries If your Gateway notebook. The battery used battery promptly. Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is connected to AC power...
... accurate charge, contact Gateway Technical Support. Dispose of explosion if battery is turned on. If your notebook has only one battery and it has a charged secondary battery installed, you must start the process over again. Changing batteries If your Gateway notebook. The battery used battery promptly. Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is connected to AC power...
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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems 103
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems 103
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... make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction...
... make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction...
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... correctly. -OR- Help and Support For more information, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that you still get the error, your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Right" on page...
... correctly. -OR- Help and Support For more information, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that you still get the error, your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Right" on page...
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... about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letter for instructions on . Help and Support For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 75. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ See the documentation that the memory module is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Modem (cable or...
... about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letter for instructions on . Help and Support For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 75. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ See the documentation that the memory module is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Modem (cable or...
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... is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Contact your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 117 Modem (dial-up) Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that all messages are set appropriately.
... is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Contact your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 117 Modem (dial-up) Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that all messages are set appropriately.
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... connection speeds and communication protocols. Mouse See also "Touchpad or pointing device" on page 125. 120 www.gateway.com Handshaking is noisy when it begins handshaking. If your modem tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type...
... connection speeds and communication protocols. Mouse See also "Touchpad or pointing device" on page 125. 120 www.gateway.com Handshaking is noisy when it begins handshaking. If your modem tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type...
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... a system resource conflict. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. 122 www.gateway.com To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. For more information, see...
... a system resource conflict. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. 122 www.gateway.com To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. For more information, see...
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..." error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure that came with your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware...
..." error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure that came with your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware...
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...-in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are turned off " on page 40. For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting ■ If you print large files or many files at one time, you need to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook is online.
...-in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are turned off " on page 40. For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting ■ If you print large files or many files at one time, you need to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook is online.
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... managing power 69 monitoring charge 64 purchasing 18 recalibrating 65 recharging 22, 65 release latch 14, 15 replacing 67 secondary 11, 68 bays battery 67 CD drive 46 diskette drive 11, 46 DVD drive 11, 46 DVD/CD-RW drive 11, 46 hard drive 15 memory 14, 75 memory card reader 46 module 11, 46 recordable DVD drive 11, 46 second hard drive 11, 46 secondary battery 11, 68 BigFix 6 BIOS Setup utility 65 brightness keys 34 C cable lock 11, 86 port...
... managing power 69 monitoring charge 64 purchasing 18 recalibrating 65 recharging 22, 65 release latch 14, 15 replacing 67 secondary 11, 68 bays battery 67 CD drive 46 diskette drive 11, 46 DVD drive 11, 46 DVD/CD-RW drive 11, 46 hard drive 15 memory 14, 75 memory card reader 46 module 11, 46 recordable DVD drive 11, 46 second hard drive 11, 46 secondary battery 11, 68 BigFix 6 BIOS Setup utility 65 brightness keys 34 C cable lock 11, 86 port...
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PC Card slot 12 removing memory card 52 removing PC Card 53 slots 52, 53 troubleshooting memory card 116 troubleshooting PC Card 122 types of memory cards supported 52 carrying case 18 CD cleaning 96 creating 51 inserting 50 playing audio 51 troubleshooting 106 cellular phone memory cards 52 Certificate of Authenticity 17 changing bay modules 46 cleaning audio CD 96 case 95 CD 96 computer exterior 95 computer screen 96 DVD 96 keyboard 96 LCD panel 96 screen 96 clicking 36...
PC Card slot 12 removing memory card 52 removing PC Card 53 slots 52, 53 troubleshooting memory card 116 troubleshooting PC Card 122 types of memory cards supported 52 carrying case 18 CD cleaning 96 creating 51 inserting 50 playing audio 51 troubleshooting 106 cellular phone memory cards 52 Certificate of Authenticity 17 changing bay modules 46 cleaning audio CD 96 case 95 CD 96 computer exterior 95 computer screen 96 DVD 96 keyboard 96 LCD panel 96 screen 96 clicking 36...
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... installing 75 purchasing 18 removing 75 replacing 75 troubleshooting 116 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 52 status indicator 30 using 52 microphone built-in 16 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 model number 17 modem cable 26 connecting 25, 26 dial-up 25 DSL 26 jack 13, 25, 87 troubleshooting 116, 117 modular bay See bays modular drive indicator 30 monitor adding external 55 cleaning 96 color quality 56 display properties 56 port...
... installing 75 purchasing 18 removing 75 replacing 75 troubleshooting 116 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 52 status indicator 30 using 52 microphone built-in 16 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 model number 17 modem cable 26 connecting 25, 26 dial-up 25 DSL 26 jack 13, 25, 87 troubleshooting 116, 117 modular bay See bays modular drive indicator 30 monitor adding external 55 cleaning 96 color quality 56 display properties 56 port...
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... searching in Help and Support 6 security features Kensington cable lock 11, 86 Kensington lock ring 91 serial number 17, 18 serial port 88 setting up safety precautions 132 shortcut menus accessing 37, 39 shortcuts opening menu 37, 39 shutting down notebook 28, 29 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 34, 42 controls 42 muting 34, 42 troubleshooting 125 speakers built-in 10 jack 10, 87 specifications 18 www.gateway.com 149
... searching in Help and Support 6 security features Kensington cable lock 11, 86 Kensington lock ring 91 serial number 17, 18 serial port 88 setting up safety precautions 132 shortcut menus accessing 37, 39 shortcuts opening menu 37, 39 shutting down notebook 28, 29 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 34, 42 controls 42 muting 34, 42 troubleshooting 125 speakers built-in 10 jack 10, 87 specifications 18 www.gateway.com 149
