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... that came with the notebook resting on your skin. Caution Provide adequate space around your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your lap. Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Changing advanced ... Do not use the notebook on page 48. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 20 Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Installing a printer...
... that came with the notebook resting on your skin. Caution Provide adequate space around your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your lap. Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Changing advanced ... Do not use the notebook on page 48. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 20 Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Installing a printer...
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... battery recalibration process. 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 page 2. 62 You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ...ESC. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. If recalibration is not low, you may need to recalibrate your notebook...
... battery recalibration process. 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 page 2. 62 You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ...ESC. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. If recalibration is not low, you may need to recalibrate your notebook...
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Be careful not to clean the LCD screen. If you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp cloth. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may not be scratched or damaged by your notebook, the power turns ... vents with the cloth. 77 www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any components. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by using an aerosol can...
Be careful not to clean the LCD screen. If you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp cloth. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may not be scratched or damaged by your notebook, the power turns ... vents with the cloth. 77 www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any components. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by using an aerosol can...
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... a disc • The disc may be seated correctly in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is blank • Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center...about adjusting the brightness, see "Identifying drive types" on the display is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. For more information, see "Adjusting the brightness" on the number of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent ...
... a disc • The disc may be seated correctly in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is blank • Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center...about adjusting the brightness, see "Identifying drive types" on the display is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. For more information, see "Adjusting the brightness" on the number of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent ...
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...black text look better on a TV display, you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. S-Video display output is usually good for the LCD screen. Many older TVs cannot display this Because most TVs use interlaced video. 114 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • S-Video-If your online User Guide.... it fills in your TV does not have more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can cause problems and affect the video quality. Some small display devices do not make ...
...black text look better on a TV display, you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. S-Video display output is usually good for the LCD screen. Many older TVs cannot display this Because most TVs use interlaced video. 114 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • S-Video-If your online User Guide.... it fills in your TV does not have more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can cause problems and affect the video quality. Some small display devices do not make ...
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... memory cards 44 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 60 cleaning audio CD 79 case 77 142 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 77 notebook exterior 76 screen 77 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 19 dial-up modem 18 DSL modem 19 external keyboard...
... memory cards 44 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 60 cleaning audio CD 79 case 77 142 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 77 notebook exterior 76 screen 77 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 19 dial-up modem 18 DSL modem 19 external keyboard...
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... 52 troubleshooting external 128 using 26 using external 53 mouse connecting 29 troubleshooting 120 USB port 8 moving pointer 29 screen objects 30 MP3 player memory cards 44 multimedia adjusting volume 36 using DVD drive 42 multimedia panel 11, 31 mute button 28, 31 muting sound ... 38 NTSC/PAL jack 54 Num Lock status indicator 23 system key 24 numeric keypad status indicator 23 using 24 O opening files 30 folders 30 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 30 shortcut menu 30 P packing notebook 70 password 72, 124 startup 72 supervisor 72 user 72 PC Card troubleshooting 124 PCMCIA card...
... 52 troubleshooting external 128 using 26 using external 53 mouse connecting 29 troubleshooting 120 USB port 8 moving pointer 29 screen objects 30 MP3 player memory cards 44 multimedia adjusting volume 36 using DVD drive 42 multimedia panel 11, 31 mute button 28, 31 muting sound ... 38 NTSC/PAL jack 54 Num Lock status indicator 23 system key 24 numeric keypad status indicator 23 using 24 O opening files 30 folders 30 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 30 shortcut menu 30 P packing notebook 70 password 72, 124 startup 72 supervisor 72 user 72 PC Card troubleshooting 124 PCMCIA card...
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www.gateway.com S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 54 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 26 locating 25...external monitor 128 faxes 119 files 110 general guidelines 104 hard drive 110 Internet connection 111, 118 keyboard 112 LCD panel 106 Media Center 113 memory 116 memory card reader 116 modem 116, 117 mouse 120 network 121, 122... passwords 124 PC Cards 124 power 125 printer 125 projector 128 safety guidelines 104 screen 106, 128 screen area 106 screen resolution 106 sound 127 status indicators 127 technical support 128 telephone support 128 touchpad 127 video 128 Web...
www.gateway.com S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 54 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 26 locating 25...external monitor 128 faxes 119 files 110 general guidelines 104 hard drive 110 Internet connection 111, 118 keyboard 112 LCD panel 106 Media Center 113 memory 116 memory card reader 116 modem 116, 117 mouse 120 network 121, 122... passwords 124 PC Cards 124 power 125 printer 125 projector 128 safety guidelines 104 screen 106, 128 screen area 106 screen resolution 106 sound 127 status indicators 127 technical support 128 telephone support 128 touchpad 127 video 128 Web...
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... you are starting your notebook for its setup instructions. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 20 Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Installing a printer or other... similar surface. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin.
... you are starting your notebook for its setup instructions. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 20 Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Installing a printer or other... similar surface. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin.
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...your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using it starts and you must... start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to recalibrate your battery. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. CHAPTER...
...your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using it starts and you must... start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to recalibrate your battery. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. CHAPTER...
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... Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean dust from the inside of air. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Do not attempt to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of ... your warranty. Tip You may not be scratched or damaged by air circulated through your notebook and other parts of the memory bay. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you may need to remove dust...
... Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean dust from the inside of air. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Do not attempt to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of ... your warranty. Tip You may not be scratched or damaged by air circulated through your notebook and other parts of the memory bay. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you may need to remove dust...
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...Windows Mobility Center. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc • The disc may be seated correctly in the tray. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your notebook away from sources of pixels affected. The display has ...If you are always dark or too bright • This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Adjusting the brightness" on changing the display settings, see "Adjusting the brightness" on page...
...Windows Mobility Center. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc • The disc may be seated correctly in the tray. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your notebook away from sources of pixels affected. The display has ...If you are always dark or too bright • This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Adjusting the brightness" on changing the display settings, see "Adjusting the brightness" on page...
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... passes of the TV-Newer TVs usually have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from Gateway. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one at a time, sequentially from top to make colorful motion video look its best. ... readable. Because most TVs use interlaced video. The display quality for the LCD screen. A poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the even lines. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be better on a larger ...
... passes of the TV-Newer TVs usually have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from Gateway. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one at a time, sequentially from top to make colorful motion video look its best. ... readable. Because most TVs use interlaced video. The display quality for the LCD screen. A poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the even lines. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be better on a larger ...
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... memory cards 44 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 60 cleaning audio CD 79 case 77 142 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 77 notebook exterior 76 screen 77 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 19 dial-up modem 18 DSL modem 19 external keyboard...
... memory cards 44 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 60 cleaning audio CD 79 case 77 142 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 77 notebook exterior 76 screen 77 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 19 dial-up modem 18 DSL modem 19 external keyboard...
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... 52 troubleshooting external 128 using 26 using external 53 mouse connecting 29 troubleshooting 120 USB port 8 moving pointer 29 screen objects 30 MP3 player memory cards 44 multimedia adjusting volume 36 using DVD drive 42 multimedia panel 11, 31 mute button 28, 31 muting sound ... 38 NTSC/PAL jack 54 Num Lock status indicator 23 system key 24 numeric keypad status indicator 23 using 24 O opening files 30 folders 30 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 30 shortcut menu 30 P packing notebook 70 password 72, 124 startup 72 supervisor 72 user 72 PC Card troubleshooting 124 PCMCIA card...
... 52 troubleshooting external 128 using 26 using external 53 mouse connecting 29 troubleshooting 120 USB port 8 moving pointer 29 screen objects 30 MP3 player memory cards 44 multimedia adjusting volume 36 using DVD drive 42 multimedia panel 11, 31 mute button 28, 31 muting sound ... 38 NTSC/PAL jack 54 Num Lock status indicator 23 system key 24 numeric keypad status indicator 23 using 24 O opening files 30 folders 30 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 30 shortcut menu 30 P packing notebook 70 password 72, 124 startup 72 supervisor 72 user 72 PC Card troubleshooting 124 PCMCIA card...
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www.gateway.com S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 54 system identification label 2 system keys combinations 26 locating 25...external monitor 128 faxes 119 files 110 general guidelines 104 hard drive 110 Internet connection 111, 118 keyboard 112 LCD panel 106 Media Center 113 memory 116 memory card reader 116 modem 116, 117 mouse 120 network 121, 122... passwords 124 PC Cards 124 power 125 printer 125 projector 128 safety guidelines 104 screen 106, 128 screen area 106 screen resolution 106 sound 127 status indicators 127 technical support 128 telephone support 128 touchpad 127 video 128 Web...
www.gateway.com S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 54 system identification label 2 system keys combinations 26 locating 25...external monitor 128 faxes 119 files 110 general guidelines 104 hard drive 110 Internet connection 111, 118 keyboard 112 LCD panel 106 Media Center 113 memory 116 memory card reader 116 modem 116, 117 mouse 120 network 121, 122... passwords 124 PC Cards 124 power 125 printer 125 projector 128 safety guidelines 104 screen 106, 128 screen area 106 screen resolution 106 sound 127 status indicators 127 technical support 128 telephone support 128 touchpad 127 video 128 Web...