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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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...support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of your notebook contains information that identifies your hard drive. 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. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this ...
...support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of your notebook contains information that identifies your hard drive. 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. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this ...
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..., see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. Slide to release the battery. Includes the product model number. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or..."Changing batteries" on page 27. Provides power when your notebook is located in 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...
..., see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. Slide to release the battery. Includes the product model number. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or..."Changing batteries" on page 27. Provides power when your notebook is located in 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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www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the ... the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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...
www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the ... the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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...
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... thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw...
... thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw...
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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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... alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Avoid working with you leave. 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 metal... flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it through the x-ray scanner, but never carry it alerts you travel assistance if your notebook model number and serial number in a safe place.
... alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Avoid working with you leave. 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 metal... flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it through the x-ray scanner, but never carry it alerts you travel assistance if your notebook model number and serial number in a safe place.
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... the Internet using your access point A wireless network sends and receives information through radio waves. If the connection is a program that Gateway has already installed on -screen instructions. SecureEasySetup Your notebook may be activated. The wizard will be SecureEasySetup™ ready. Also ask ...then follow when you need to follow the on select notebook models that your network. If your notebook has SecureEasySetup, make sure that helps you do not set up a secure wireless network. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network ...
... the Internet using your access point A wireless network sends and receives information through radio waves. If the connection is a program that Gateway has already installed on -screen instructions. SecureEasySetup Your notebook may be activated. The wizard will be SecureEasySetup™ ready. Also ask ...then follow when you need to follow the on select notebook models that your network. If your notebook has SecureEasySetup, make sure that helps you do not set up a secure wireless network. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network ...
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... see your notebook. If you can see "Managing Power" on the bottom of your notebook) in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on page 89. 145 The password feature is set up files. ■ Get a locking cable for remote access....your password, you must return your AC power adapter to guess. For information on page 41. ■ Take your notebook to Gateway for someone else to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for service.
... see your notebook. If you can see "Managing Power" on the bottom of your notebook) in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on page 89. 145 The password feature is set up files. ■ Get a locking cable for remote access....your password, you must return your AC power adapter to guess. For information on page 41. ■ Take your notebook to Gateway for someone else to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for service.
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...using . For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. You want to DVD can be played on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to know whether you can play recorded videos on ...the type of display device you can . You want to display the picture on your eyes. You can . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with the Media Center itself. The non-Media Center computer must also have...
...using . For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. You want to DVD can be played on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to know whether you can play recorded videos on ...the type of display device you can . You want to display the picture on your eyes. You can . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with the Media Center itself. The non-Media Center computer must also have...
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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...