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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 ...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 notebook 20 ...
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 ...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 notebook 20 ...
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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
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...not attempt to you use your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. The replacement cord must ...be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. ...
...not attempt to you use your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. The replacement cord must ...be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. ...
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...indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Front" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page ... charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 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...
...indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Front" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page ... charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 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...
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Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 100 for more information about using an additional battery. Memory Large programs, such as necessary. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you may need additional space for accessories or supplies. Accessories may want to the...
Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 100 for more information about using an additional battery. Memory Large programs, such as necessary. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you may need additional space for accessories or supplies. Accessories may want to the...
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...Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 60. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the .... • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive so you do not use an airplane/ automobile...
...Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 60. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the .... • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to the hard drive so you do not use an airplane/ automobile...
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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 computer, you are traveling ... passport when traveling internationally. 73 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to a network. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. Power • Take your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it on page 59. If you...
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 computer, you are traveling ... passport when traveling internationally. 73 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to a network. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. Power • Take your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it on page 59. If you...
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... not fit, make sure that the notch 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 Tip The screw hole is keyed... so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab in one direction. 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...
... not fit, make sure that the notch 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 Tip The screw hole is keyed... so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab in one direction. 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...
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... the 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...
... the 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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...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 troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you have...remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that it is turned on. 104 Tip For more information about preventing damage from static ...
...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 troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you have...remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that it is turned on. 104 Tip For more information about preventing damage from static ...
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...Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 66. • 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... is fully recharged. The printer will not turn it on. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature.
...Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 66. • 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... is fully recharged. The printer will not turn it on. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature.
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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 ...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...fuel gauges 78 icons 60 installing 61 latch 10 life span 78 locating 10 managing power 63 maximizing performance 63 monitoring charge 60 purchasing 56 recalibrating 62 recharging 16, 60 release...
... 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 ...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...fuel gauges 78 icons 60 installing 61 latch 10 life span 78 locating 10 managing power 63 maximizing performance 63 monitoring charge 60 purchasing 56 recalibrating 62 recharging 16, 60 release...
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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 9,... 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 9,... 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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... 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...
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....gateway.com Hibernate mode 64 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 64 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 73 management 59, 63 plans 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane... 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults...
....gateway.com Hibernate mode 64 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 64 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 73 management 59, 63 plans 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane... 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults...