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... area 16 Identifying your model 17 Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18 Accessories 19 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 Protecting from power source problems 25 Starting your notebook ...26 Waking up your notebook 27 Turning off your notebook 27 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 28 Status indicators 29 Using the keyboard 30 Key types 31 System key combinations 32 Multi-function buttons 34 Using ...
... area 16 Identifying your model 17 Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18 Accessories 19 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 Protecting from power source problems 25 Starting your notebook ...26 Waking up your notebook 27 Turning off your notebook 27 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 28 Status indicators 29 Using the keyboard 30 Key types 31 System key combinations 32 Multi-function buttons 34 Using ...
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... Base - To access the Using Your Computer guide: Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 6 www.gateway.com These topics are located on using Windows, using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-setting settings as well as other topics. To view a list of your search results, click... the results header for and access these topics. You must be connected to the Internet to search for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. ...
... Base - To access the Using Your Computer guide: Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 6 www.gateway.com These topics are located on using Windows, using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-setting settings as well as other topics. To view a list of your search results, click... the results header for and access these topics. You must be connected to the Internet to search for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. ...
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... been included on your hard drive. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Status indicators" on page 29. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 34. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, 86...
... been included on your hard drive. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Status indicators" on page 29. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 34. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, 86...
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... On/Off mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook. 26 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. However, you are starting your notebook for the...
... On/Off mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook. 26 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. However, you are starting your notebook for the...
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... notebook. While in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 27 Turning off your notebook To turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook is in Standby mode..., press the power button to turn off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important ...
... notebook. While in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 27 Turning off your notebook To turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook is in Standby mode..., press the power button to turn off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important ...
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...gateway.com If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off : 1 Press and hold the power button.... As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not...
...gateway.com If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off : 1 Press and hold the power button.... As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not...
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AC power is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is connected. ■ LED off - www.gateway.com 29 caps lock is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - The hard drive is turned on - Status indicators Status indicators...wireless network is turned on and off - The hard drive is not connected. ■ LED on - AC power is in use . ■ LED off . AC power Hard drive Wireless network Num lock Caps lock Indicator AC power Wireless Ethernet (optional) Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Icon A 1 Description ■ LED on . ■...
AC power is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is connected. ■ LED off - www.gateway.com 29 caps lock is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - The hard drive is turned on - Status indicators Status indicators...wireless network is turned on and off - The hard drive is not connected. ■ LED on - AC power is in use . ■ LED off . AC power Hard drive Wireless network Num lock Caps lock Indicator AC power Wireless Ethernet (optional) Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Icon A 1 Description ■ LED on . ■...
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... When you with equipment on or off. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. For more... information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in an airplane. 802.11G (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples ...
... When you with equipment on or off. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. For more... information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in an airplane. 802.11G (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples ...
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...When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to AC power. battery is connected to appear. 56 www.gateway.com Important This LED only lights up when the notebook is charging. ...- Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is very low. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon on the taskbar is fully charged. ■ LED on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. battery charge is designed to provide an...
...When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to AC power. battery is connected to appear. 56 www.gateway.com Important This LED only lights up when the notebook is charging. ...- Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is very low. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon on the taskbar is fully charged. ■ LED on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. battery charge is designed to provide an...
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...may need to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on page 57. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to recalibrate the battery....battery charge indicator turns on your hard drive. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. Recalibrating the battery If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you may need to recalibrate your battery charge indicator displays ...
...may need to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on page 57. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to recalibrate the battery....battery charge indicator turns on your hard drive. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. Recalibrating the battery If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you may need to recalibrate your battery charge indicator displays ...
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..., do the following : a From the desktop, right-click on the power icon, then select Adjust Power Properties. b Click the Power Schemes tab. d Click the Alarms tab. c Click the arrow button to use your notebook automatically turns off. e Click to deselect the Low... battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. e Click to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. 58 www.gateway...
..., do the following : a From the desktop, right-click on the power icon, then select Adjust Power Properties. b Click the Power Schemes tab. d Click the Alarms tab. c Click the arrow button to use your notebook automatically turns off. e Click to deselect the Low... battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. e Click to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. 58 www.gateway...
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... display while you do not need them. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power your notebook: ■ Dim the display as low as is not in Using Your Computer which has been... has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power management settings, see "Activating and using your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel and press the power button.
... display while you do not need them. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power your notebook: ■ Dim the display as low as is not in Using Your Computer which has been... has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power management settings, see "Activating and using your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel and press the power button.
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Press and hold activated) SHIFT, then click Hibernate. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. When in Hibernate mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. If your notebook saves all memory information to ... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com 63
Press and hold activated) SHIFT, then click Hibernate. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. When in Hibernate mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. If your notebook saves all memory information to ... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com 63
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A DVD movie will not play ■ Make sure that the label or side you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in and turned on. ■ Clean the disc. www.gateway.com 87 For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 76. ■ DVD.... ■ If you want to play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code must match. For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 34. ■ Make sure that Mute controls are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the volume control on your...
A DVD movie will not play ■ Make sure that the label or side you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in and turned on. ■ Clean the disc. www.gateway.com 87 For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 76. ■ DVD.... ■ If you want to play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code must match. For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 34. ■ Make sure that Mute controls are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the volume control on your...
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...gateway.com 99 Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. If your Control Panel is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power...on installing the printer driver. Printer The printer will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your notebook. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on ■ Make sure that came with your printer for...
...gateway.com 99 Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. If your Control Panel is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power...on installing the printer driver. Printer The printer will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your notebook. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on ■ Make sure that came with your printer for...
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... open your cable or DSL modem. To configure the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port switch. For any other brand or model of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the DSL or cable modem. 2 Plug one end of access point router... on the wireless access point router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the DSL or cable modem. 4 Press the reset button on the wireless access point router. 5 Temporarily connect a computer to your Web browser. 7 In the browser's Address box, type http://192.168.1.1, then press ...
... open your cable or DSL modem. To configure the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port switch. For any other brand or model of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the DSL or cable modem. 2 Plug one end of access point router... on the wireless access point router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the DSL or cable modem. 4 Press the reset button on the wireless access point router. 5 Temporarily connect a computer to your Web browser. 7 In the browser's Address box, type http://192.168.1.1, then press ...
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... accessories 19 safety precautions 141 adding access point 122 airplane power adapter 19, 62 application key 31 arrow keys 31 audio back button 33 headphone jack 13 microphone jack 13 muting 39 next button 33 pause button 33 play button 33 stop button 33 streaming 107 troubleshooting 100 audio CD cleaning 76 playing...C cable lock notebook 14 cable modem 108, 116 Caps Lock indicator 29 cards eject button 12 inserting memory card 46 inserting PC Card 47 installing memory card 46 installing PC Card 47 memory card slots 11 PC Card eject button 12 PC Card slot 12 reinstalling 47 www.gateway.com 151
... accessories 19 safety precautions 141 adding access point 122 airplane power adapter 19, 62 application key 31 arrow keys 31 audio back button 33 headphone jack 13 microphone jack 13 muting 39 next button 33 pause button 33 play button 33 stop button 33 streaming 107 troubleshooting 100 audio CD cleaning 76 playing...C cable lock notebook 14 cable modem 108, 116 Caps Lock indicator 29 cards eject button 12 inserting memory card 46 inserting PC Card 47 installing memory card 46 installing PC Card 47 memory card slots 11 PC Card eject button 12 PC Card slot 12 reinstalling 47 www.gateway.com 151
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... port 11, 13 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 11 directional keys 31 diskette drive locating 11 display properties 50 switching 32 troubleshooting 85 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 6 domain name 117 double-clicking 37 dragging 38 drivers updating ...-RW drive See DVD drive DVD-RW drive See DVD drive Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 113 E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 66 e-mail button 34 EmPower power adapter 62 entering IP address 113 subnet mask 113 eSupport 18 using 4 Ethernet jack 13 external monitor 13, 32 EZ Pad touchpad ...
... port 11, 13 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 11 directional keys 31 diskette drive locating 11 display properties 50 switching 32 troubleshooting 85 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 6 domain name 117 double-clicking 37 dragging 38 drivers updating ...-RW drive See DVD drive DVD-RW drive See DVD drive Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 113 E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 66 e-mail button 34 EmPower power adapter 62 entering IP address 113 subnet mask 113 eSupport 18 using 4 Ethernet jack 13 external monitor 13, 32 EZ Pad touchpad ...
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...audio CD 44 DVD 44 multi-player games 107 pointer 36 moving 37 power AC adapter 23, 62 automobile/airplane adapter 62 battery 28, 56, 57, 59, 61 button 16, 32 changing modes 62 connector 13, 23 conserving battery power 61 EmPower adapter 62 extending battery life 61 Hibernate mode 62 indicator ...10, 27 management 55, 61 source problems 25 Standby mode 27, 32, 62 156 www.gateway.com
...audio CD 44 DVD 44 multi-player games 107 pointer 36 moving 37 power AC adapter 23, 62 automobile/airplane adapter 62 battery 28, 56, 57, 59, 61 button 16, 32 changing modes 62 connector 13, 23 conserving battery power 61 EmPower adapter 62 extending battery life 61 Hibernate mode 62 indicator ...10, 27 management 55, 61 source problems 25 Standby mode 27, 32, 62 156 www.gateway.com
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...Lock 29 drive activity 29 hard drive 29 location 16 Num Lock 33 numeric keypad 29, 33 Pad Lock 29 power 10 toggle on or off 32, 101 troubleshooting 101 streaming audio and video 107 subnet mask entering 113 surge protector ... telephone support 102 television playing DVD on 51 TV out jack 51 viewing display on 51 testing network 124 touchpad buttons 36, 37 clicking 37 double-clicking 37 dragging screen objects 38 locating 16 moving pointer 36, 37 moving screen ... 85 DVD drive 86 DVD/CD-RW drive 86 faxes 95 files 88 gateway.your.way dial-up server 94 general guidelines 83 hard drive 89 158 www...
...Lock 29 drive activity 29 hard drive 29 location 16 Num Lock 33 numeric keypad 29, 33 Pad Lock 29 power 10 toggle on or off 32, 101 troubleshooting 101 streaming audio and video 107 subnet mask entering 113 surge protector ... telephone support 102 television playing DVD on 51 TV out jack 51 viewing display on 51 testing network 124 touchpad buttons 36, 37 clicking 37 double-clicking 37 dragging screen objects 38 locating 16 moving pointer 36, 37 moving screen ... 85 DVD drive 86 DVD/CD-RW drive 86 faxes 95 files 88 gateway.your.way dial-up server 94 general guidelines 83 hard drive 89 158 www...