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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 ...a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering accessories 29 i
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 ...a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering accessories 29 i
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CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ...; Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ...; Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. To recalibrate ...Changes and press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. If your notebook. 2 As soon as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of the battery gauge. You...
If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. To recalibrate ...Changes and press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. If your notebook. 2 As soon as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of the battery gauge. You...
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Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 49 www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes.
Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 49 www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes.
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...on the system label. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used more than the one or more of the FCC rules. www.gateway.com United States of wireless devices. Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless ... compliance with this device must not be used indoors. The FCC has set by one provided with the limits for service. These accessories are required to verify the presence of America Caution Wireless devices are present. This section is only applicable if these devices outdoors is...
...on the system label. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used more than the one or more of the FCC rules. www.gateway.com United States of wireless devices. Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless ... compliance with this device must not be used indoors. The FCC has set by one provided with the limits for service. These accessories are required to verify the presence of America Caution Wireless devices are present. This section is only applicable if these devices outdoors is...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 12 connector 9 accessories purchasing 29 safety precautions 49 application key 18 arrow keys 18 audio adjusting volume 20 back button 20 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 20, 22 ...
Index A AC adapter connecting 12 connector 9 accessories purchasing 29 safety precautions 49 application key 18 arrow keys 18 audio adjusting volume 20 back button 20 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 20, 22 ...
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... contents, checking the index, searching for problems and conflicts. To learn how to open BigFix. You can access most online help www.gateway.com Your notebook may include BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using the program. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you are... information online so you can search for information by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix monitors your notebook for a topic or keyword, ...
... contents, checking the index, searching for problems and conflicts. To learn how to open BigFix. You can access most online help www.gateway.com Your notebook may include BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using the program. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you are... information online so you can search for information by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix monitors your notebook for a topic or keyword, ...
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... and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of files. Similar procedures apply to create, save, open, and print ...a document using a program, click Help on its menu bar. www.gateway.com Working with documents Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as WordPerfect, Microsoft ...
... and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of files. Similar procedures apply to create, save, open, and print ...a document using a program, click Help on its menu bar. www.gateway.com Working with documents Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as WordPerfect, Microsoft ...
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...or loss, and keep your notebook with your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to you or behind you can be sure of privacy. ■ Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise... passport when you travel internationally. ■ Check with you to your notebook is lost or damaged. 51 www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. Security personnel at airports and train stations may...
...or loss, and keep your notebook with your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to you or behind you can be sure of privacy. ■ Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise... passport when you travel internationally. ■ Check with you to your notebook is lost or damaged. 51 www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. Security personnel at airports and train stations may...
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..., then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play a WAV audio file Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia Playing music and movies www.gateway.com Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system...
..., then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play a WAV audio file Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia Playing music and movies www.gateway.com Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system...
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... Windows Media Player: 1 Make sure that the speakers are plugged in and that the volume is similar to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Important To watch DVDs. You may not be played on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped notebook. Help & Support For more information about...
... Windows Media Player: 1 Make sure that the speakers are plugged in and that the volume is similar to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Important To watch DVDs. You may not be played on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped notebook. Help & Support For more information about...
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...can create several types of the Microphone jack, see "Playing WAV audio files" on your notebook's hardware guide. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The recording is a simple Windows program that lets you finish recording, click (stop). 5 Click File, then...using Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player, you want to your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can copy the tracks from...
...can create several types of the Microphone jack, see "Playing WAV audio files" on your notebook's hardware guide. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The recording is a simple Windows program that lets you finish recording, click (stop). 5 Click File, then...using Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player, you want to your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can copy the tracks from...
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...has: • IEEE 802.11g support. 802.11g is the fastest method for your notebook wherever you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at accessories.gateway.com. For the notebook user on the go, wireless networking just makes life easier. Make sure that serves as the central ... keep intruders out of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your printer. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Wireless networking Wireless networking is the latest advance in airports, libraries, book stores, and coffee shops. For a wireless network you are...
...has: • IEEE 802.11g support. 802.11g is the fastest method for your notebook wherever you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at accessories.gateway.com. For the notebook user on the go, wireless networking just makes life easier. Make sure that serves as the central ... keep intruders out of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your printer. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Wireless networking Wireless networking is the latest advance in airports, libraries, book stores, and coffee shops. For a wireless network you are...
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To configure Microsoft Fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. Before you send your first fax, you may need to set up your user information. www.gateway.com Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Important The first time you run the Fax Configuration Wizard, you need to provide...
To configure Microsoft Fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. Before you send your first fax, you may need to set up your user information. www.gateway.com Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Important The first time you run the Fax Configuration Wizard, you need to provide...
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...of your fax. 4 If you need to use the area code for the fax, then click Next. To send a simple fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Send a Fax. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next. The Completing the Send...opens. 7 Click the arrow to open the Cover page template, then click the cover page template you want to send your recipients, click Next. www.gateway.com Sending a simple fax Sending a simple fax You can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one-page fax to one recipient, click ...
...of your fax. 4 If you need to use the area code for the fax, then click Next. To send a simple fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Send a Fax. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next. The Completing the Send...opens. 7 Click the arrow to open the Cover page template, then click the cover page template you want to send your recipients, click Next. www.gateway.com Sending a simple fax Sending a simple fax You can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one-page fax to one recipient, click ...
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... opens. 3 Click the arrow button to include text that you can also use the Fax Cover Page Editor. CHAPTER 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Setting up your fax cover page template: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Cover Page Editor.
... opens. 3 Click the arrow button to include text that you can also use the Fax Cover Page Editor. CHAPTER 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Setting up your fax cover page template: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Cover Page Editor.
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... list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. The Fax Console opens. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending... a simple fax" on page 113. www.gateway.com Faxing a scanned document Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that has not been sent: 1 If Fax is open, it detects incoming...
... list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. The Fax Console opens. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending... a simple fax" on page 113. www.gateway.com Faxing a scanned document Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that has not been sent: 1 If Fax is open, it detects incoming...
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www.gateway.com Modifying security settings Modifying security settings The Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer To modify security settings: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Security Center. For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 129 The Windows Security Center dialog box opens.
www.gateway.com Modifying security settings Modifying security settings The Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer To modify security settings: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Security Center. For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 129 The Windows Security Center dialog box opens.
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...fix the problem, click on that helps you can be controlled through the Windows Security Center. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Updating Windows Important Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your notebook and keep your notebook....using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 134 To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update in the Search box, then click the arrow. Using ...
...fix the problem, click on that helps you can be controlled through the Windows Security Center. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Updating Windows Important Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your notebook and keep your notebook....using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 134 To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update in the Search box, then click the arrow. Using ...
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Type the keyword saving files in the top-right corner to purchase one, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. 138 Backing up your files regularly to a writable CD or DVD (if you have a diskette drive). Use a backup device, such as a recordable drive, to .... Disk Defragmenter shows its progress on the hard drive. Backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com To defragment the hard drive: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. If you do not have a recordable drive) or to do a complete hard ...
Type the keyword saving files in the top-right corner to purchase one, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. 138 Backing up your files regularly to a writable CD or DVD (if you have a diskette drive). Use a backup device, such as a recordable drive, to .... Disk Defragmenter shows its progress on the hard drive. Backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com To defragment the hard drive: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. If you do not have a recordable drive) or to do a complete hard ...