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... or pointing device on or off 40 Adjusting the volume 42 Turning your wireless radio on or off 43 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... Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 73 Preventing static electricity discharge 74 Adding or replacing memory 75 Replacing the hard drive kit 80 ii www.gateway.com
... or pointing device on or off 40 Adjusting the volume 42 Turning your wireless radio on or off 43 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... Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 73 Preventing static electricity discharge 74 Adding or replacing memory 75 Replacing the hard drive kit 80 ii www.gateway.com
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... the original configuration 102 9 Troubleshooting 103 Safety guidelines 104 First steps 105 Troubleshooting 106 Audio 106 Battery 106 CD drives 106 Device installation 106 Diskette drive 107 Display 108 DVD drives 109 File management 112 Hard drive 112 Internet 114 Keyboard 115 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial...
... the original configuration 102 9 Troubleshooting 103 Safety guidelines 104 First steps 105 Troubleshooting 106 Audio 106 Battery 106 CD drives 106 Device installation 106 Diskette drive 107 Display 108 DVD drives 109 File management 112 Hard drive 112 Internet 114 Keyboard 115 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial...
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... well as other topics. www.gateway.com 7 You can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive. To access the Using Your... Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help...
... well as other topics. www.gateway.com 7 You can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive. To access the Using Your... Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help...
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Warning: Do not work for a secondary battery, a CD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, recordable DVD drive, a diskette drive, or a second hard drive. If these slots. Do not use the notebook on page 46. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in...notebook. Helps cool internal components. For more information, see "Changing modules" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Use this jack. www.gateway.com 11 Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. S-Video out jack Ventilation fan Modular bay Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into ...
Warning: Do not work for a secondary battery, a CD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, recordable DVD drive, a diskette drive, or a second hard drive. If these slots. Do not use the notebook on page 46. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in...notebook. Helps cool internal components. For more information, see "Changing modules" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Use this jack. www.gateway.com 11 Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. S-Video out jack Ventilation fan Modular bay Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into ...
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For more information, see "Identifying your Gateway notebook. This docking connection is passed through this port. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the main battery" on page 17. ... to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your model" on page 67. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Docking port Battery Battery latch Customer care label Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Component Icon Docking...
For more information, see "Identifying your Gateway notebook. This docking connection is passed through this port. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the main battery" on page 17. ... to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your model" on page 67. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Docking port Battery Battery latch Customer care label Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Component Icon Docking...
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Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 8. Includes the customer care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 80. Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer care label Battery latch Keyboard area Description The hard drive is located in this bay. Keyboard area Optional EZ Point...
Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 8. Includes the customer care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 80. Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer care label Battery latch Keyboard area Description The hard drive is located in this bay. Keyboard area Optional EZ Point...
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..." on page 30. For more information, see "Using the optional EZ Point pointing device" on page 38. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Component Icon Power button Keyboard Microphone EZ PointTM pointing device buttons (optional) Touchpad Status indicators EZ PointTM pointing device (optional) Description Press ... or off while an external microphone is connected. Record audio through this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 31. Provides all the functionality of your hard drive.
..." on page 30. For more information, see "Using the optional EZ Point pointing device" on page 38. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Component Icon Power button Keyboard Microphone EZ PointTM pointing device buttons (optional) Touchpad Status indicators EZ PointTM pointing device (optional) Description Press ... or off while an external microphone is connected. Record audio through this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 31. Provides all the functionality of your hard drive.
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...or graphics programs, use a lot of those connections at one time. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. For more information. Port replicators Although you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for extended...your notebook. The Support site also has links to your notebook. 18 www.gateway.com Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support site at accessories.gateway.com. See "Using the Optional Port Replicator" on page 3. See "Adding ...
...or graphics programs, use a lot of those connections at one time. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. For more information. Port replicators Although you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for extended...your notebook. The Support site also has links to your notebook. 18 www.gateway.com Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support site at accessories.gateway.com. See "Using the Optional Port Replicator" on page 3. See "Adding ...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your hard drive. www.gateway.com 27 However, you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set it to On/Off mode. Tips & ...
To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your hard drive. www.gateway.com 27 However, you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set it to On/Off mode. Tips & ...
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... your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it. 28 www.gateway.com Important If for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Chapter 3: Getting ... sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, press the power button to harm your hard drive. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. If the air vents are not obstructed. Turning off your notebook To turn ...
... your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it. 28 www.gateway.com Important If for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Chapter 3: Getting ... sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, press the power button to harm your hard drive. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. If the air vents are not obstructed. Turning off your notebook To turn ...
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...is in the notebook. Num lock ■ LED on - Wireless network Num lock Hard drive Caps lock Module Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on . ■ LED off . The drive is turned on - Wireless radio is in use . ■ LED off . Numeric... keypad is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Module ■ Indicator blue- Wireless radio is turned off - The drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . 30 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Status...
...is in the notebook. Num lock ■ LED on - Wireless network Num lock Hard drive Caps lock Module Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on . ■ LED off . The drive is turned on - Wireless radio is in use . ■ LED off . Numeric... keypad is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Module ■ Indicator blue- Wireless radio is turned off - The drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not in use . 30 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Status...
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... on or off while traveling in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook. www.gateway.com 33 Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To... To access this system key... Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The... monitor" on page 55. For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with your hard drive. Stop playing the CD or DVD.
... on or off while traveling in Using Your Computer which has been included on your notebook. www.gateway.com 33 Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To... To access this system key... Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The... monitor" on page 55. For more information, see the printed network guide that provide wireless communication. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with your hard drive. Stop playing the CD or DVD.
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.... Start a program or open a file or folder. To... This action is called double-clicking. 36 www.gateway.com Move your finger. This action is called clicking. Move the pointer on your hard drive. If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the...
.... Start a program or open a file or folder. To... This action is called double-clicking. 36 www.gateway.com Move your finger. This action is called clicking. Move the pointer on your hard drive. If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the...
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Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com 37 To... This action is called right-clicking. For more information about an object on the screen. Move an object on the screen. Using ... the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. Tips & Tricks You received your hard drive. To access this ... Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move...
Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com 37 To... This action is called right-clicking. For more information about an object on the screen. Move an object on the screen. Using ... the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. Tips & Tricks You received your hard drive. To access this ... Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move...
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... worn or damaged, remove the cap from the stick and replace it with one of the spares included with your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If you need to access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Tips & Tricks... pointing device is removable. Button Right Using the optional EZ Point pointing device Function Click to purchase additional caps, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 39
... worn or damaged, remove the cap from the stick and replace it with one of the spares included with your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If you need to access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Tips & Tricks... pointing device is removable. Button Right Using the optional EZ Point pointing device Function Click to purchase additional caps, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 39
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Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 42 www.gateway.com To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the ...
Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 42 www.gateway.com To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the ...
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..., click the show hidden icons button. 46 www.gateway.com Modular bay Modular bay latch Security screw (optional) To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a disc or diskette drive, make sure that the drive is empty. 2 Click the remove hardware icon in... Standby or Hibernate mode). Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Changing modules Your notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, a second hard drive, a diskette drive...
..., click the show hidden icons button. 46 www.gateway.com Modular bay Modular bay latch Security screw (optional) To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a disc or diskette drive, make sure that the drive is empty. 2 Click the remove hardware icon in... Standby or Hibernate mode). Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Changing modules Your notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, a second hard drive, a diskette drive...
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... Player", "Using Nero Express", and "Editing videos" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can use a CD and DVD burning program, Windows XP, Windows Media Player, or Windows Movie... CDs, create video DVDs, and more. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 51 Because of data can fit on your hard drive. To access this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of this ...
... Player", "Using Nero Express", and "Editing videos" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can use a CD and DVD burning program, Windows XP, Windows Media Player, or Windows Movie... CDs, create video DVDs, and more. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 51 Because of data can fit on your hard drive. To access this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of this ...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about editing video, see "Editing videos" in Using Your Computer which has been...page 12. Important For more information about using the IEEE 1394 port on your video camera, see "Right" on your notebook. www.gateway.com 61 Connecting a video camera to your notebook Connecting a video camera to your video camera. To connect your video camera to ...IEEE 1394 port on the side of the IEEE 1394 cable to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of your hard drive.
To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about editing video, see "Editing videos" in Using Your Computer which has been...page 12. Important For more information about using the IEEE 1394 port on your video camera, see "Right" on your notebook. www.gateway.com 61 Connecting a video camera to your notebook Connecting a video camera to your video camera. To connect your video camera to ...IEEE 1394 port on the side of the IEEE 1394 cable to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of your hard drive.
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...-click the power cord icon or battery icon in the Power Options Properties dialog box. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Recalibrating the batteries" on page 10): ■ LED blue - battery is fully charged. ...the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon on the Advance tab in the taskbar. If your hard drive. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. battery is checked on the taskbar is charging. ...
...-click the power cord icon or battery icon in the Power Options Properties dialog box. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Recalibrating the batteries" on page 10): ■ LED blue - battery is fully charged. ...the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon on the Advance tab in the taskbar. If your hard drive. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. battery is checked on the taskbar is charging. ...