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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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...; Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and technical...
...; Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and technical...
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...power when your notebook is located in this bay. 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 ...The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 32. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. ...
...power when your notebook is located in this bay. 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 ...The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 32. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. ...
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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. Be...
... 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. Be...
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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. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb...
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. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb...
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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 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). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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 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). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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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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...on your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the x-ray machine in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number in case of theft or loss, and keep your notebook as soon as it passes through the x-ray scanner, but never... monitors your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to you or behind you leave. Be ready to turn on the Internet. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. 51 Use the following tips when traveling...
...on your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the x-ray machine in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number in case of theft or loss, and keep your notebook as soon as it passes through the x-ray scanner, but never... monitors your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to you or behind you leave. Be ready to turn on the Internet. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. 51 Use the following tips when traveling...
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.... 99 This means that helps you need to download viruses or view your network. SecureEasySetup is a program that Gateway has already installed on select notebook models that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your.... If your notebook has SecureEasySetup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. If you change anything about installing it also. 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...
.... 99 This means that helps you need to download viruses or view your network. SecureEasySetup is a program that Gateway has already installed on select notebook models that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your.... If your notebook has SecureEasySetup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. If you change anything about installing it also. 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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... on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that is difficult for service. The password feature is set up files. ■ Get a locking... information in "Protecting your notebook" on page 41. ■ Take your notebook) in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you must return your notebook, avoid using...
... on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that is difficult for service. The password feature is set up files. ■ Get a locking... information in "Protecting your notebook" on page 41. ■ Take your notebook) in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you must return your notebook, avoid using...
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... software (such as Power2Go, and with the even lines. This results in the DVR-MS format. For more information review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The TV screen first ...TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to a TV ■ Your Media Center computer detects whether you can be played on a newer model TV. ■ Type of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with the Media Center can . You want to bottom, without the odd/even...
... software (such as Power2Go, and with the even lines. This results in the DVR-MS format. For more information review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The TV screen first ...TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to a TV ■ Your Media Center computer detects whether you can be played on a newer model TV. ■ Type of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with the Media Center can . You want to bottom, without the odd/even...
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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...