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... not intended to be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook's warranty. It cannot be provided to individual users or consumers. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 The label on the notebook's general maintenance, technical support, safety notices, and regulatory notices, see the notebook's user guide.
... not intended to be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook's warranty. It cannot be provided to individual users or consumers. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 The label on the notebook's general maintenance, technical support, safety notices, and regulatory notices, see the notebook's user guide.
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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 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 ...
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 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 ...
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CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing your online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing your online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
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Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and...
Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and...
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...up . The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to power down most system operations to Sleep mode. While in your notebook. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). From that were running just as you left them . Tip For more information about ...using Windows, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook is an alternative to save power. -OR- Turning off or slows down your online User Guide. Sleep mode saves your notebook is the easiest way to save power. In Hibernate mode, your desktop layout so the next time you restore...
...up . The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to power down most system operations to Sleep mode. While in your notebook. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). From that were running just as you left them . Tip For more information about ...using Windows, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook is an alternative to save power. -OR- Turning off or slows down your online User Guide. Sleep mode saves your notebook is the easiest way to save power. In Hibernate mode, your desktop layout so the next time you restore...
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... wireless communication. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Sleep mode. Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in...
... wireless communication. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Sleep mode. Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in...
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...touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the touchpad. You can use the scroll zone to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your online User Guide. Do this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left and right buttons below the touchpad to only accept clicking by... pointer farther, lift your finger around on the screen moves in your finger. 29 You can attach a mouse to connect a USB mouse. www.gateway.com When you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. To... For more information...
...touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the touchpad. You can use the scroll zone to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your online User Guide. Do this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left and right buttons below the touchpad to only accept clicking by... pointer farther, lift your finger around on the screen moves in your finger. 29 You can attach a mouse to connect a USB mouse. www.gateway.com When you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. To... For more information...
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... For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Tip For more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 35 Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. For...
... For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Tip For more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 35 Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. For...
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.... To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of your online User Guide. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired volume level. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
.... To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of your online User Guide. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired volume level. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
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... wireless device. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of the wireless status indicator, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in your online User Guide 38 When in an airplane. The wireless status indicator turns on or off : • Press FN + F2. For the location of ...the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or off . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning your wireless radio on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off . When the Windows Mobility Center window opens...
... wireless device. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of the wireless status indicator, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in your online User Guide 38 When in an airplane. The wireless status indicator turns on or off : • Press FN + F2. For the location of ...the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or off . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning your wireless radio on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off . When the Windows Mobility Center window opens...
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Type the keyword Bluetooth in your online User Guide Help For more information about using your notebook on or off: • Press FN + F6. www.gateway.com Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. To turn the Bluetooth radio on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Bluetooth Networking" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 39 Tip For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword Bluetooth in your online User Guide Help For more information about using your notebook on or off: • Press FN + F6. www.gateway.com Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. To turn the Bluetooth radio on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Bluetooth Networking" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 39 Tip For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook at the same time as you face your online User Guide. Viewing the display on your monitor (VGA) port. Tip For more information about editing video, see "Creating a video DVD" in your audience...
... supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook at the same time as you face your online User Guide. Viewing the display on your monitor (VGA) port. Tip For more information about editing video, see "Creating a video DVD" in your audience...
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... size of your desk. 7 Click OK. 52 Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings).
... size of your desk. 7 Click OK. 52 Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings).
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... are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
... are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
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...opens. 3 Click Advanced Settings. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). To adjust the display properties on the graphic processor installed in your notebook, the remaining steps may need ...to modify the television settings to match the television you are connecting to. www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55...
...opens. 3 Click Advanced Settings. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). To adjust the display properties on the graphic processor installed in your notebook, the remaining steps may need ...to modify the television settings to match the television you are connecting to. www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55...
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www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving ...a network cable if you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let...8226; If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. If you are prompted to enter the user password you need to connect to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from...
www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving ...a network cable if you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let...8226; If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. If you are prompted to enter the user password you need to connect to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from...
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Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. 100 For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page... hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. If you can replace your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 80. 2 Back up any PC Cards or Express Cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so ...
Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. 100 For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page... hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. If you can replace your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 80. 2 Back up any PC Cards or Express Cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so ...
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.... CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You see an "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error message • Move the write-protection tab in your online User Guide. Make sure that the diskette you are using the diskette again. Display The screen is too dark • Adjust the brightness using is not...screen resolution, see "Changing the color depth and screen resolution" in your notebook. Delete unnecessary files on , try restarting your online User Guide. 106 If errors are detected and corrected, try again. • Not all diskettes are flawed and cannot be full. For instructions ...
.... CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You see an "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error message • Move the write-protection tab in your online User Guide. Make sure that the diskette you are using the diskette again. Display The screen is too dark • Adjust the brightness using is not...screen resolution, see "Changing the color depth and screen resolution" in your notebook. Delete unnecessary files on , try restarting your online User Guide. 106 If errors are detected and corrected, try again. • Not all diskettes are flawed and cannot be full. For instructions ...
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...• The disc may be seated correctly in the tray. For more information, see "Changing screen settings" in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is facing up, then try again. • If you are always dark... on the number of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. www.gateway.com The text on the display is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. For instructions on...
...• The disc may be seated correctly in the tray. For more information, see "Changing screen settings" in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is facing up, then try again. • If you are always dark... on the number of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. www.gateway.com The text on the display is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. For instructions on...
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....gateway.com • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you do not want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Use the built-in your online User Guide...
....gateway.com • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you do not want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Use the built-in your online User Guide...