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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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... Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -...access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 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...
... Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -...access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 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...
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... the hard drive kit" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. Slide to release the battery. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more ...information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. Includes the product model number. 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 ...
... the hard drive kit" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. Slide to release the battery. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more ...information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. Includes the product model number. 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 ...
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www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). For more information...
www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). For more information...
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Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb ... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36
Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb ... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36
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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 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).
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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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... tips about traveling with your notebook with Your Notebook" on page 143. Security personnel at airports and train stations may include BigFix. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the...the x-ray machine in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. Be ready to claim your battery before you travel assistance if your notebook model number and serial number in case of theft or loss, and keep your notebook, see your notebook for problems and conflicts. Avoid working ...
... tips about traveling with your notebook with Your Notebook" on page 143. Security personnel at airports and train stations may include BigFix. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the...the x-ray machine in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. Be ready to claim your battery before you travel assistance if your notebook model number and serial number in case of theft or loss, and keep your notebook, see your notebook for problems and conflicts. Avoid working ...
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...not working correctly. When you easily set up your network. Before you do not have you press the SecureEasySetup button on select notebook models that helps you are ready to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal ...using your access point has it and setting network security. If your notebook has SecureEasySetup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network involves three steps: 1 Make sure your ...
...not working correctly. When you easily set up your network. Before you do not have you press the SecureEasySetup button on select notebook models that helps you are ready to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal ...using your access point has it and setting network security. If your notebook has SecureEasySetup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network involves three steps: 1 Make sure your ...
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...administrator for more information about remote access. ■ Take extra recordable media for transferring files between computers and backing up your notebook to Gateway for someone else to guess. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever ... to claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on conserving battery power, using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see your notebook display. ...
...administrator for more information about remote access. ■ Take extra recordable media for transferring files between computers and backing up your notebook to Gateway for someone else to guess. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever ... to claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on conserving battery power, using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see your notebook display. ...
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...Media Center itself. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use interlaced video. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to DVD can . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www....gateway.com ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with one at a time, sequentially from top to get better TV or DVD ...
...Media Center itself. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use interlaced video. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to DVD can . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www....gateway.com ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with one at a time, sequentially from top to get better TV or DVD ...
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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...