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... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or...
... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or...
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... 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Before ... or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. All rights...
... 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Before ... or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. All rights...
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... as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available...remove it to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 Screws Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Never slide components over so the ...
... as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available...remove it to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 Screws Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Never slide components over so the ...
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... notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your Reference Guide. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching ... then remove the battery. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over any surface...
... notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your Reference Guide. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching ... then remove the battery. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over any surface...
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...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Warning... packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow...
...of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Warning... packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow...
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...by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook, may be installed in this screw cannot be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem... bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: •...
...by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook, may be installed in this screw cannot be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem... bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: •...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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... your Reference Guide that has been included on the bottom of your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for Microsoft Windows (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows...
... your Reference Guide that has been included on the bottom of your new Gateway notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for Microsoft Windows (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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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... up 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 17 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 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... up 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 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your...
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Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 43. 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 43. 9 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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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 • Adjusting 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 • Adjusting brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
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... be recalibrated. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to fully charge. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life...
... be recalibrated. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to fully charge. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life...
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...indicator turns blue. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. For more information, see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it turns on page 6 for the first time, turn off . 4 When you have a cable modem, use a surge protector...cable TV jack. Warning High voltages can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge ...
...indicator turns blue. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. For more information, see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it turns on page 6 for the first time, turn off . 4 When you have a cable modem, use a surge protector...cable TV jack. Warning High voltages can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge ...
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... starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your battery. If recalibration is not low, you may need to recalibrate your notebook. 2 As soon as it snaps into place. 7 Slide...
... starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your battery. If recalibration is not low, you may need to recalibrate your notebook. 2 As soon as it snaps into place. 7 Slide...
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... 73 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 72. 2 Turn off your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any ...to the notebook and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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...
... 73 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 72. 2 Turn off your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. The modules are available in various capacities and any ...to the notebook and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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...
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...off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you would like more information, see "Backing up... , then remove the battery. If you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive.
...off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook, then close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you would like more information, see "Backing up... , then remove the battery. If you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive.
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Replace any damaged cables. Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is not working correctly. Tip For instructions on inserting your notebook. Power Your notebook is...Changing notebook power settings" on . • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 104 Tip For instructions on recalibrating your AC power adapter is installed correctly. Tip For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , and working on page 52. • Let the...
Replace any damaged cables. Tip For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is not working correctly. Tip For instructions on inserting your notebook. Power Your notebook is...Changing notebook power settings" on . • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 104 Tip For instructions on recalibrating your AC power adapter is installed correctly. Tip For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , and working on page 52. • Let the...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 54 accessories purchasing 47 safety precautions 111 acoustic handset coupler 60 airplane power adapters 47 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 28, 31 back button 27 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 27, ...button 27 stop button 27 troubleshooting 106 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 68 inserting 38 automobile power adapter 54 automobile power adapters 47 B battery alternate power sources 54 bay 51 changing 51 charge indicator 6, 50 charge status 50 charging 16, 51 conserving...
Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 54 accessories purchasing 47 safety precautions 111 acoustic handset coupler 60 airplane power adapters 47 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 28, 31 back button 27 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 27, ...button 27 stop button 27 troubleshooting 106 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 68 inserting 38 automobile power adapter 54 automobile power adapters 47 B battery alternate power sources 54 bay 51 changing 51 charge indicator 6, 50 charge status 50 charging 16, 51 conserving...
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... CD 68 case 67 CD 68 DVD 68 keyboard 67 LCD panel 68 notebook exterior 67 screen 68 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 dial-up modem 18 external keyboard 24 external monitor 43 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 41 projector 43 scanner 41 television 46 to cable...
... CD 68 case 67 CD 68 DVD 68 keyboard 67 LCD panel 68 notebook exterior 67 screen 68 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 dial-up modem 18 external keyboard 24 external monitor 43 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 41 projector 43 scanner 41 television 46 to cable...
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www.gateway.com microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 62 modem cable 8, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 60 DSL 8, 19 international adapter 60 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 43 color quality 44 port 9 screen resolution 44 using 26 mouse connecting 29 troubleshooting 99 ... memory cards 39 peripheral devices 41 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 41 USB support for 41 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 power AC adapter 16, 54 advanced settings 56, 57 automobile/airplane adapter 54 battery 50, 51, 52, 53 123
www.gateway.com microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 62 modem cable 8, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 60 DSL 8, 19 international adapter 60 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 43 color quality 44 port 9 screen resolution 44 using 26 mouse connecting 29 troubleshooting 99 ... memory cards 39 peripheral devices 41 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 41 USB support for 41 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 power AC adapter 16, 54 advanced settings 56, 57 automobile/airplane adapter 54 battery 50, 51, 52, 53 123
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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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...up 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 17 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 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...up 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 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your...