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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 ... 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 ... 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 or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use the AC adapter that you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be damaged. Replace the power...
... same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use the AC adapter that you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be damaged. Replace the power...
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...first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in... If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
...first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in... If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
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... in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as the display and drives, turn...your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The next time you turn off . Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra...
... in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as the display and drives, turn...your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The next time you turn off . Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra...
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...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 protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your ...exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 59. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER....
...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 protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your ...exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 59. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER....
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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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the... called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 bottom is facing up, then remove 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the... called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 bottom is facing up, then remove the...
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..." in your online 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 PC Cards or Express Cards. 7 Turn your notebook ... the hard drive kit. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 80. 2 Back up , then remove the battery.
..." in your online 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 PC Cards or Express Cards. 7 Turn your notebook ... the hard drive kit. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 80. 2 Back up , then remove the battery.
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... electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on , while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any... turned on. 104 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 firmly connected to the...
... electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on , while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any... turned on. 104 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 firmly connected to the...
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www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on page 60. ... connected correctly to your battery, see "Changing the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is plugged into...
www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on page 60. ... connected correctly to your battery, see "Changing the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is plugged into...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 64 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...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...
Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 64 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...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...
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... 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 24 external monitor 50 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 48 projector 50...
... 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 24 external monitor 50 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 48 projector 50...
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... Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 48 USB support for 48 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 64 advanced settings 66, 67 alternate sources 64 automobile/airplane adapter 64 battery 60, 61, 62, 63 button 11, 26 changing modes 65 changing plans 66 connector 9, 16 conserving battery...
... Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 48 USB support for 48 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 64 advanced settings 66, 67 alternate sources 64 automobile/airplane adapter 64 battery 60, 61, 62, 63 button 11, 26 changing modes 65 changing plans 66 connector 9, 16 conserving battery...