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Contents Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
Contents Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
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...and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for ... ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your hard drive. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your online User Guide....
...and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for ... ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your hard drive. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your online User Guide....
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...The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. For more information, ...more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. Install a memory module into AC power. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock ...
...The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. For more information, ...more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. Install a memory module into AC power. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock ...
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... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending...
... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the ... Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place.
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the ... Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place.
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Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tips & Tricks Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 16 Loosen the mini-PCI bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 15 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be captive. 14 Close the LCD panel, turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the mini-PCI bay cover. 43
Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tips & Tricks Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 16 Loosen the mini-PCI bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 15 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be captive. 14 Close the LCD panel, turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the mini-PCI bay cover. 43
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...22 finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing ... connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD brightness ...card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB ...
...22 finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing ... connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD brightness ...card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB ...
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.... Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as it through the x-ray machine in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number in case of ownership or a merchandise passport when you travel assistance if your notebook for problems and conflicts. BigFix ... insurance company and credit card company to learn about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through ...
.... Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as it through the x-ray machine in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number in case of ownership or a merchandise passport when you travel assistance if your notebook for problems and conflicts. BigFix ... insurance company and credit card company to learn about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through ...
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...about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Internet service provider. Setting up your network. SecureEasySetup is a program that Gateway has already installed on your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Check your ... SecureEasySetup button in the Wizard. When you do not set up your wireless network, use the SecureEasySetup wizard on select notebook models that your network. Be sure to download viruses or view your notebook. If you do not have you change anything about ...
...about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Internet service provider. Setting up your network. SecureEasySetup is a program that Gateway has already installed on your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Check your ... SecureEasySetup button in the Wizard. When you do not set up your wireless network, use the SecureEasySetup wizard on select notebook models that your network. Be sure to download viruses or view your notebook. If you do not have you change anything about ...
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...■ Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" on the bottom of privacy. ■ Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. Avoid working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel. ■ If you need to access your desktop ...sure of your notebook. Power Files ■ Copy your working with you while waiting in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on page 41. ■ Take your notebook with confidential files until you must return your desktop computer for ...
...■ Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" on the bottom of privacy. ■ Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. Avoid working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel. ■ If you need to access your desktop ...sure of your notebook. Power Files ■ Copy your working with you while waiting in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on page 41. ■ Take your notebook with confidential files until you must return your desktop computer for ...
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The Media Center video display will likely be better on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan)... For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows... Update. The non-Media Center computer must also have more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of display device you can...
The Media Center video display will likely be better on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan)... For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows... Update. The non-Media Center computer must also have more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of display device you can...
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www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... 109 Internet Explorer 36 Outlook 36 Outlook Express 36 Windows Media Player 65 Windows Movie Maker 72 Wordpad 21 MIDI file 65 minimize button 10 model number 145 modem cable 37 dial-up 36, 144 DSL 37 international adapter 144 troubleshooting 157 monitor adding external 55 changing resolution 119 cleaning 133...
www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... 109 Internet Explorer 36 Outlook 36 Outlook Express 36 Windows Media Player 65 Windows Movie Maker 72 Wordpad 21 MIDI file 65 minimize button 10 model number 145 modem cable 37 dial-up 36, 144 DSL 37 international adapter 144 troubleshooting 157 monitor adding external 55 changing resolution 119 cleaning 133...