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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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... other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your files ■...online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your online User Guide...
... other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your files ■...online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your online User Guide...
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..."Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 38. 10 Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. Slide to release the battery. For... see "Changing batteries" on page 27. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. 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...
..."Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 38. 10 Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. Slide to release the battery. For... see "Changing batteries" on page 27. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. 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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..." on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on... the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
..." on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on... the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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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. Depending on the end of the 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...
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 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...
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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 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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...sits next 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 in case of ownership or a merchandise passport when you travel assistance if your battery before you leave. Avoid working...taskbar icon. Use the following tips when traveling with confidential files until you can see "Traveling with you in a safe place. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, ...
...sits next 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 in case of ownership or a merchandise passport when you travel assistance if your battery before you leave. Avoid working...taskbar icon. Use the following tips when traveling with confidential files until you can see "Traveling with you in a safe place. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, ...
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...your broadband connection works Important If you are ready to set up your wireless network, use the SecureEasySetup wizard 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 hard drive... arrangements with your access point A wireless network sends and receives information through radio waves. SecureEasySetup Your notebook may be activated. 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...
...your broadband connection works Important If you are ready to set up your wireless network, use the SecureEasySetup wizard 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 hard drive... arrangements with your access point A wireless network sends and receives information through radio waves. SecureEasySetup Your notebook may be activated. 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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...or bus terminals. Avoid working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel. ■ If you must return your notebook to Gateway for your notebook so you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with confidential files until you can attach a cable ...to restrict access 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 page 89. 145 If you forget your password, you need to access your desktop computer files from your...
...or bus terminals. Avoid working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel. ■ If you must return your notebook to Gateway for your notebook so you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with confidential files until you can attach a cable ...to restrict access 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 page 89. 145 If you forget your password, you need to access your desktop computer files from your...
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...TV ■ Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You want to a DVD with your eyes. You can be better on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will most TVs use ... with the Media Center can . For more information review the FAQ topic at a time, sequentially from top to display the picture on a newer model TV. ■ Type of the video image with the Media Center itself. DVDs recorded with two passes of sequential scan lines. This results in ...
...TV ■ Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You want to a DVD with your eyes. You can be better on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will most TVs use ... with the Media Center can . For more information review the FAQ topic at a time, sequentially from top to display the picture on a newer model TV. ■ Type of the video image with the Media Center itself. DVDs recorded with two passes of sequential scan lines. This results in ...
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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...