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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 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 Left 7 Right 8 Back...your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 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 Left 7 Right 8 Back...your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your ...
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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 9 Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 9 Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • 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 • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • 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 • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
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...same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may need to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to fully charge the .... Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be much shorter than you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. You should use your notebook's battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you expect. Warning Do not attempt to be recalibrated.
...same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may need to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to fully charge the .... Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be much shorter than you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. You should use your notebook's battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you expect. Warning Do not attempt to be recalibrated.
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...see "Front" on page 2. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge .... Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook...
...see "Front" on page 2. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge .... Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook...
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Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into ...
Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into ...
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...want to increase your internal storage space, try adding more information about using an additional battery. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as necessary. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 95 for more memory. Tip If ...of the United States use a lot of NTSC. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you want to buy an additional battery so you need to change the video standard. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by...
...want to increase your internal storage space, try adding more information about using an additional battery. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as necessary. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 95 for more memory. Tip If ...of the United States use a lot of NTSC. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you want to buy an additional battery so you need to change the video standard. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by...
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... battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. This drive uses a large amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current...drive, then turns your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 60. Changing power modes You can use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs ...
... battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. This drive uses a large amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current...drive, then turns your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 60. Changing power modes You can use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs ...
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... battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. • Have 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 you...
... battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. • Have 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 you...
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... 59. If you are prompted to a network. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your...information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to room temperature before turning it warm to protect your notebook from power surges. • To...
... 59. If you are prompted to a network. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your...information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to room temperature before turning it warm to protect your notebook from power surges. • To...
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For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 94. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small ...capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the...
For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 94. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small ...capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the...
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www.gateway.com 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can ... module is marked with the tab in the module lines up with a K. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. 99
www.gateway.com 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can ... module is marked with the tab in the module lines up with a K. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. 99
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...User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 94. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook over..., then remove the battery. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to...
...User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 94. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook over..., then remove the battery. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to...
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... new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
... new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
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... First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are connected to the AC power adapter. • If you start your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC ... troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is...
... First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are connected to the AC power adapter. • If you start your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC ... troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is...
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... page 62. • Let the battery return to your notebook. Your notebook is online. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is plugged into an AC power source. 125 Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have an online... the battery" on page 61. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the printer is not working on...
... page 62. • Let the battery return to your notebook. Your notebook is online. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is plugged into an AC power source. 125 Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have an online... the battery" on page 61. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the printer is not working on...
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... accessories purchasing 56 safety precautions 133 acoustic handset coupler 70 airplane power adapters 56 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 27, 28, 31, 36 back button 27, 31 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 28, 31, ..., 31 stop button 27, 31 troubleshooting 127 volume down button 28, 31 volume up button 27, 31 audio CD cleaning 79 inserting 43 automobile power adapter 56, 64 B battery alternate power sources 64 bay 61 calibrating 78 changing 61 charge indicator 6, 60 charge status 60 charging 16, 60 conserving power 63...
... accessories purchasing 56 safety precautions 133 acoustic handset coupler 70 airplane power adapters 56 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 27, 28, 31, 36 back button 27, 31 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 28, 31, ..., 31 stop button 27, 31 troubleshooting 127 volume down button 28, 31 volume up button 27, 31 audio CD cleaning 79 inserting 43 automobile power adapter 56, 64 B battery alternate power sources 64 bay 61 calibrating 78 changing 61 charge indicator 6, 60 charge status 60 charging 16, 60 conserving power 63...
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... 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 24 external monitor 50 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 48 projector 50...
... 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 24 external monitor 50 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 48 projector 50...
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Index eject hole CD 43 DVD 43 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 94 EmPower power adapter 64 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 19 jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor ...119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100...
Index eject hole CD 43 DVD 43 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 94 EmPower power adapter 64 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 19 jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor ...119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100...
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www.gateway.com K Kensington cable lock 72 lock slot 7 key combinations 26 keyboard buttons 24 cleaning 77 connecting 24 features 24 keys 24 locating 11 troubleshooting 112 ... microphone built-in 11 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 72 modem cable 8, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 18, 70 DSL 8, 19 international adapter 70 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 116 145
www.gateway.com K Kensington cable lock 72 lock slot 7 key combinations 26 keyboard buttons 24 cleaning 77 connecting 24 features 24 keys 24 locating 11 troubleshooting 112 ... microphone built-in 11 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 72 modem cable 8, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 18, 70 DSL 8, 19 international adapter 70 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 116 145