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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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...If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). To protect your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that...a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to ...
...If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). To protect your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that...a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to ...
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...complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines ... start 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 AC power adapter. • If you have problems with your notebook, try to your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped...
...complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines ... start 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 AC power adapter. • If you have problems with your notebook, try to your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped...
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... Battery troubleshooting is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. www.gateway.com • Try turning the notebook on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then try turning the notebook ...see the program's printed documentation or the online help. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 86. 83 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....
... Battery troubleshooting is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. www.gateway.com • Try turning the notebook on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then try turning the notebook ...see the program's printed documentation or the online help. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 86. 83 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....
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... For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on the notebook. • If you are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is turned up , then try again. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up .
... For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on the notebook. • If you are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is turned up , then try again. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up .
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...'s regional code and your notebook. • Clean the DVD. You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you have a DVD drive. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is covered...sound on page 99. 87 Tip For the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook. Tip For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 69. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to remove CDs and ...
...'s regional code and your notebook. • Clean the DVD. You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you have a DVD drive. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is covered...sound on page 99. 87 Tip For the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook. Tip For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 69. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to remove CDs and ...
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... use a surge protector, make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it is supplying power. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your notebook, follow troubleshooting steps. • The label on page 3. 108 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not...
... use a surge protector, make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it is supplying power. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your notebook, follow troubleshooting steps. • The label on page 3. 108 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not...
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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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...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). Warning High voltages can increase to levels far above normal levels ...and cause data loss or system damage. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. www.gateway.com 2...
...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). Warning High voltages can increase to levels far above normal levels ...and cause data loss or system damage. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. www.gateway.com 2...
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... electricity discharge" on . 96 Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try 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...
... electricity discharge" on . 96 Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try 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...
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.... • Make sure that your hard drive is covered under "DVD drives" on page 99. 97 Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 117. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the...followed each instruction. • If an error occurs 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 performed and make sure that all connections...
.... • Make sure that your hard drive is covered under "DVD drives" on page 99. 97 Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 117. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the...followed each instruction. • If an error occurs 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 performed and make sure that all connections...
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... down and restart your volume control, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 36. 100 For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that the volume control on page 72. • Your notebook may not be read by the drive. • Some ...drive. Occasionally discs are flawed and cannot be able to play these CDs on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For more information, ...
... down and restart your volume control, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 36. 100 For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that the volume control on page 72. • Your notebook may not be read by the drive. • Some ...drive. Occasionally discs are flawed and cannot be able to play these CDs on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For more information, ...
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...battery is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. Call Gateway Customer Care for the PC Card. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on , and working correctly. Your notebook is connected correctly to...page 56. • Make sure that the battery is having problems • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 120. www.gateway.com You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is...
...battery is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. Call Gateway Customer Care for the PC Card. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on , and working correctly. Your notebook is connected correctly to...page 56. • Make sure that the battery is having problems • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 120. www.gateway.com You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is...
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...gateway.com • Make sure that the television is turned on and that the S-Video cable is connected correctly. • Televisions in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that it is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power...section of this chapter. If you have installed it . Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you use different standards. If you have a technical problem with it according to a grounded AC outlet that your notebook and contact a qualified...
...gateway.com • Make sure that the television is turned on and that the S-Video cable is connected correctly. • Televisions in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that it is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power...section of this chapter. If you have installed it . Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you use different standards. If you have a technical problem with it according to a grounded AC outlet that your notebook and contact a qualified...
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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 ...