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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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... 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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... 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your ...
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... antenna/cable TV jack. Warning High voltages can increase to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). To protect... your notebook. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the...
... antenna/cable TV jack. Warning High voltages can increase to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). To protect... your notebook. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the...
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... or surge protector, make sure that it 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 screws, then replace the .... Tip For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on . 82 First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the ...
... or surge protector, make sure that it 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 screws, then replace the .... Tip For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on . 82 First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the ...
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...Power" on page 106. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 86. 83 www.gateway...sure that all connections are listed in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. ...
...Power" on page 106. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 86. 83 www.gateway...sure that all connections are listed in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. ...
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You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 36. • Try a different disc. ... recognize a disc • The disc may not be read by the drive. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that the disc label is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software.
You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 36. • Try a different disc. ... recognize a disc • The disc may not be read by the drive. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that the disc label is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software.
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.... You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook to a stereo system to hear sound while playing a DVD. Tip... For the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook. • Clean the DVD. If you have a DVD drive. For... Audio is covered under "Networks (wired)" on page 99. 87 www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to turn on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device ...
.... You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook to a stereo system to hear sound while playing a DVD. Tip... For the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook. • Clean the DVD. If you have a DVD drive. For... Audio is covered under "Networks (wired)" on page 99. 87 www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to turn on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device ...
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... the troubleshooting section of your notebook includes the Gateway Customer Care telephone number. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it . The technician may have installed it according to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ...8226; If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have you have a technical problem with it is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with your notebook, follow troubleshooting steps. ...
... the troubleshooting section of your notebook includes the Gateway Customer Care telephone number. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it . The technician may have installed it according to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ...8226; If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have you have a technical problem with it is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with your notebook, follow troubleshooting steps. ...
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... schemes 56 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 53 EmPower adapter 54 extending battery life 53 Hibernate mode 54 Hybrid Sleep mode 21, 54 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 63 management 49, 53 schemes 56 Sleep mode 21, 26, 54 source problems 17 SpeedStep settings 56 status box 26... status indicator 6 troubleshooting 104 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 47 automobile 47 printer default 105 inkjet 47 installing 41 laser 47 ...
... schemes 56 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 53 EmPower adapter 54 extending battery life 53 Hibernate mode 54 Hybrid Sleep mode 21, 54 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 63 management 49, 53 schemes 56 Sleep mode 21, 26, 54 source problems 17 SpeedStep settings 56 status box 26... status indicator 6 troubleshooting 104 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 47 automobile 47 printer default 105 inkjet 47 installing 41 laser 47 ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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... 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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... 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your ...
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...turns blue. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a ...time, turn on and off. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook...
...turns blue. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a ...time, turn on and off. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook...
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... cover while your notebook is turned 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 maintenance tasks where you remove the memory...
... cover while your notebook is turned 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 maintenance tasks where you remove the memory...
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...sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on page 119. Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 99. 97 CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on the screen, write down the exact message. Audio...all connections are listed in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. • If...
...sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on page 119. Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 99. 97 CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on the screen, write down the exact message. Audio...all connections are listed in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. • If...
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For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that they are using your volume control, see "... the headphone jack on the notebook. • If you are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are trying to play these ...CDs on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on how to play ...
For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that they are using your volume control, see "... the headphone jack on the notebook. • If you are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are trying to play these ...CDs on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on how to play ...
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... adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is installed correctly. PC Cards You installed an PC Card and now your notebook is having problems • Make sure that the battery is plugged into the outlet and turn it on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a..., plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see your PC Card's documentation. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 50. 117 www.gateway.com You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the ...
... adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is installed correctly. PC Cards You installed an PC Card and now your notebook is having problems • Make sure that the battery is plugged into the outlet and turn it on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a..., plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see your PC Card's documentation. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 50. 117 www.gateway.com You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the ...
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... Web site • See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your notebook • Your notebook was dropped • The case was... hardware or software, make sure that you have "how to change the TV Out mode. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you may need to " questions about using a program, see "Viewing the ...
... Web site • See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your notebook • Your notebook was dropped • The case was... hardware or software, make sure that you have "how to change the TV Out mode. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you may need to " questions about using a program, see "Viewing the ...
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... automobile/airplane adapter 55 battery 50, 51, 52, 54 button 11, 26 changing modes 56 changing schemes 56 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 54 EmPower adapter 55 extending battery life 53 Hibernate mode 55 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 55 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 65 management 49, ...54 schemes 56 Sleep mode 21, 26, 55 source problems 17 SpeedStep settings 56 status box 26 status indicator 6 troubleshooting 117 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 48 automobile 48 printer default 118 inkjet 48 installing 41 laser 48 ...
... automobile/airplane adapter 55 battery 50, 51, 52, 54 button 11, 26 changing modes 56 changing schemes 56 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 54 EmPower adapter 55 extending battery life 53 Hibernate mode 55 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 55 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 65 management 49, ...54 schemes 56 Sleep mode 21, 26, 55 source problems 17 SpeedStep settings 56 status box 26 status indicator 6 troubleshooting 117 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 48 automobile 48 printer default 118 inkjet 48 installing 41 laser 48 ...