8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 52
... front of cable. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your Internet service provider. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your computer...
... front of cable. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your Internet service provider. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your computer...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 53
... on the router (except the WAN port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of an... a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable...
... on the router (except the WAN port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of an... a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 54
...1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If one . Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you decide to keep intruders out of Network adapters. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Speed is a small electronic device that makes it has: • IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest ...11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n Using an access point An access point is not the only issue if you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a firewall to use equipment with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. You connect your...
...1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If one . Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you decide to keep intruders out of Network adapters. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Speed is a small electronic device that makes it has: • IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest ...11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n Using an access point An access point is not the only issue if you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a firewall to use equipment with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. You connect your...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 61
Bluetooth networking You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, ... the on the computer you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. You can print a file across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network.
Bluetooth networking You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, ... the on the computer you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. You can print a file across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network.
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 3
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . 5 Front 6 ... and chair . . . . . 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 18 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 20 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . 5 Front 6 ... and chair . . . . . 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 18 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 20 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 ...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 13
..., keyboard, or mouse) into this optional jack. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. Left www.gateway.com Kensington Monitor Ethernet USB ports Express Card lock slot Power port HDMI out jack connector jack Modem jack Memory card slot reader (optional) (optional...slot. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Express Card slot Insert one Type 54 Express Card into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet ...
..., keyboard, or mouse) into this optional jack. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. Left www.gateway.com Kensington Monitor Ethernet USB ports Express Card lock slot Power port HDMI out jack connector jack Modem jack Memory card slot reader (optional) (optional...slot. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Express Card slot Insert one Type 54 Express Card into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet ...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 14
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Modem jack (optional) Kensington™ lock slot Monitor port Power connector Icon Description Plug a dial-up modem" on page 55. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 21. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this slot. Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 8
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Modem jack (optional) Kensington™ lock slot Monitor port Power connector Icon Description Plug a dial-up modem" on page 55. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 21. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this slot. Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 8
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 20
Important The Ambient Light Sensor feature can be disabled in the BIOS To disable the Ambient Light Feature using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 38. Important: The optional webcam is only available when purchased with when making VoIP calls. Detects the amount of lights available & ...
Important The Ambient Light Sensor feature can be disabled in the BIOS To disable the Ambient Light Feature using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 38. Important: The optional webcam is only available when purchased with when making VoIP calls. Detects the amount of lights available & ...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 21
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 15
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 15
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 24
... "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 64. 18 You should use your notebook...
... "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 64. 18 You should use your notebook...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 25
If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the ...lights on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a ...
If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the ...lights on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a ...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 57
... card reader You can also use of the spindle. 3 Push the tray in until it snaps off of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the edges of the disc until it...
... card reader You can also use of the spindle. 3 Push the tray in until it snaps off of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the edges of the disc until it...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 70
... must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into the BIOS. If your notebook...
... must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into the BIOS. If your notebook...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 73
... EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. www.gateway.com • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook, see "Recharging the...or DVDs to support pillars, in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary...
... EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. www.gateway.com • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook, see "Recharging the...or DVDs to support pillars, in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 80
Do not pack it separate from sliding around in checked luggage. • Keep your usual calling area. 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 ...
Do not pack it separate from sliding around in checked luggage. • Keep your usual calling area. 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 ...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 83
If you are prompted to enter the user password you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate ... 77 For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn on your notebook if it was put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on...
If you are prompted to enter the user password you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate ... 77 For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn on your notebook if it was put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 100
... 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 the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you start your notebook was dropped, or...bay cover, make sure that it is turned on , while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that you ...
... 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 the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you start your notebook was dropped, or...bay cover, make sure that it is turned on , while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that you ...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 124
...For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 69. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To test ...not working on page 64. • Let the battery return to room temperature. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure that the battery is...
...For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 69. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To test ...not working on page 64. • Let the battery return to room temperature. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure that the battery is...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 141
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 8 international adapters 67 accessories safety precautions 125 acoustic handset coupler 74 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 42 back button 37 headphone jack 6 microphone ... 37, 42 next button 37 pause button 37 play button 37 stop button 37 troubleshooting 120 audio CD cleaning 83 inserting 49, 50 automobile power adapter 67 B battery alternate power sources 67 bay 63 calibrating 82 changing 63 charge indicator 6, 62 charge status 62 charging 18, 62 conserving power 66 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 8 international adapters 67 accessories safety precautions 125 acoustic handset coupler 74 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 42 back button 37 headphone jack 6 microphone ... 37, 42 next button 37 pause button 37 play button 37 stop button 37 troubleshooting 120 audio CD cleaning 83 inserting 49, 50 automobile power adapter 67 B battery alternate power sources 67 bay 63 calibrating 82 changing 63 charge indicator 6, 62 charge status 62 charging 18, 62 conserving power 66 extending...
MU.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery
Page 142
... case 81 CD 83 136 DVD 83 keyboard 81 LCD panel 82 notebook exterior 80 screen 82 clicking 34 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 28 external monitor 55 keyboard 28 mouse 34 printer 54 projector 55...
... case 81 CD 83 136 DVD 83 keyboard 81 LCD panel 82 notebook exterior 80 screen 82 clicking 34 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 28 external monitor 55 keyboard 28 mouse 34 printer 54 projector 55...