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...-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide components over so the bottom is attached to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook...packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you a set of the cover. in the online User Guide. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. All other grounded object. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit...
...-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide components over so the bottom is attached to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook...packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you a set of the cover. in the online User Guide. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. All other grounded object. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit...
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www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the ...) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in your display. Press the ... aircraft. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of your online User Guide. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is turned on a projector or monitor in an airplane...
www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the ...) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in your display. Press the ... aircraft. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of your online User Guide. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is turned on a projector or monitor in an airplane...
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...... Use this feature in bright sunlight. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Skip back one CD song or DVD track. Important: Using this system key... Decrease the brightness of the display. Press the key... 22. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Stop playing the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as...
...... Use this feature in bright sunlight. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Skip back one CD song or DVD track. Important: Using this system key... Decrease the brightness of the display. Press the key... 22. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Stop playing the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as...
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... notebook for use in Step 18. 3 Back up any PC cards. 8 Turn your notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 38 Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on page 32. 5 Turn off your notebook. 6 Disconnect... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any data you a set of your replacement hard drive. Gateway may send you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the...
... notebook for use in Step 18. 3 Back up any PC cards. 8 Turn your notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 38 Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on page 32. 5 Turn off your notebook. 6 Disconnect... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any data you a set of your replacement hard drive. Gateway may send you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the...
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...Some notebook are followed. Setting up your notebook on a stable work area. Replace the battery with a three-wire power cord to install the appropriate outlet. ■ If you provide adequate space, at the factory to your Gateway system. Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as... a radiator. ■ Set up your system ■...
...Some notebook are followed. Setting up your notebook on a stable work area. Replace the battery with a three-wire power cord to install the appropriate outlet. ■ If you provide adequate space, at the factory to your Gateway system. Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as... a radiator. ■ Set up your system ■...
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www.gateway.com Index Standby mode 15, 19 status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 16 opening 22 R RAM See memory rebooting notebook 16 recalibrating battery 29 replacing ...See installing resetting notebook 16 restarting notebook 16 right-clicking 22 rocker switch 21 S safety general precautions 48 static electricity 32 scanner USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting...
www.gateway.com Index Standby mode 15, 19 status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 16 opening 22 R RAM See memory rebooting notebook 16 recalibrating battery 29 replacing ...See installing resetting notebook 16 restarting notebook 16 right-clicking 22 rocker switch 21 S safety general precautions 48 static electricity 32 scanner USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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www.gateway.com Contents Editing track information 71 Creating and editing videos 72 Editing videos 72 Transferring your video to your notebook 73 Editing your video 74 ... Player advanced features 87 CyberLink Power2Go advanced features 87 Chapter 8: Managing Power 89 Monitoring the battery charge 90 Recharging the battery 90 Extending battery life 90 Conserving battery power 90 Using alternate power sources 91 Changing power modes 91 Changing notebook power settings 92 Changing the power scheme 92 Changing alarm options 93 Changing advanced...
www.gateway.com Contents Editing track information 71 Creating and editing videos 72 Editing videos 72 Transferring your video to your notebook 73 Editing your video 74 ... Player advanced features 87 CyberLink Power2Go advanced features 87 Chapter 8: Managing Power 89 Monitoring the battery charge 90 Recharging the battery 90 Extending battery life 90 Conserving battery power 90 Using alternate power sources 91 Changing power modes 91 Changing notebook power settings 92 Changing the power scheme 92 Changing alarm options 93 Changing advanced...
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www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet settings 141 Installing your old printer or scanner 142 Installing your old programs 142 Chapter 13: Traveling with ...Security 145 Power 145 Additional tips 146 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 147 Safety guidelines 148 First steps 148 Troubleshooting 148 Audio 148 Battery 148 CD drives 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153...
www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet settings 141 Installing your old printer or scanner 142 Installing your old programs 142 Chapter 13: Traveling with ...Security 145 Power 145 Additional tips 146 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 147 Safety guidelines 148 First steps 148 Troubleshooting 148 Audio 148 Battery 148 CD drives 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153...
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CHAPTER 8 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 89
CHAPTER 8 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 89
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...does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Monitoring the battery charge Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. in the Power ... while it is (they are not being used. ■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 143. Extending battery life Conserving battery power Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook is connected ...
...does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Monitoring the battery charge Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. in the Power ... while it is (they are not being used. ■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 143. Extending battery life Conserving battery power Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook is connected ...
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...more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings You can change the function of your notebook's power button, Standby system key, and power-saving timers by changing power... settings on your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™ technology to conserve battery power. You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. Your notebook's default settings operate the processor at reduced speed (...
...more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings You can change the function of your notebook's power button, Standby system key, and power-saving timers by changing power... settings on your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™ technology to conserve battery power. You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. Your notebook's default settings operate the processor at reduced speed (...
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... 93 Alarms can alert you want. - The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you when the battery charge is in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword alarm... options in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. If your Control Panel is low. OR Set the timers, then click Save ...
... 93 Alarms can alert you want. - The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you when the battery charge is in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword alarm... options in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. If your Control Panel is low. OR Set the timers, then click Save ...
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... tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to recharge the battery. The startup password is set up files. ■ Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your...gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for someone else to protect your notebook from power surges. ■ To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings...
... tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to recharge the battery. The startup password is set up files. ■ Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your...gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for someone else to protect your notebook from power surges. ■ To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings...
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...9632; Make sure that you want to print to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as Default Printer. 164 The printer is online. The Control Panel... printer troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on , and working correctly. For more information, see the poster or hardware guide. Make sure that...
...9632; Make sure that you want to print to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as Default Printer. 164 The printer is online. The Control Panel... printer troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on , and working correctly. For more information, see the poster or hardware guide. Make sure that...
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...and in the proper position for ventilation. There is electrically grounded to provide some protection against personal injury and damage to ensure safe use Gateway products in the notebook case are unable to rest on the rating label. ■ If your notebook has a voltage selector switch,...recommended by the manufacturer. Do not block or cover these instructions to avoid spills is set at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the notebook for future use. ■ Do not use . Dispose of batteries according to make sure that the switch is a safety feature. Retain all power ...
...and in the proper position for ventilation. There is electrically grounded to provide some protection against personal injury and damage to ensure safe use Gateway products in the notebook case are unable to rest on the rating label. ■ If your notebook has a voltage selector switch,...recommended by the manufacturer. Do not block or cover these instructions to avoid spills is set at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the notebook for future use. ■ Do not use . Dispose of batteries according to make sure that the switch is a safety feature. Retain all power ...
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Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio file 64, 65 DVD 68 Media Player file 65 multimedia files 65 music CD 66 Windows Media Player file 65 Plug and Play devices IEEE... 1394 support for 54 USB support for 54 power AC adapter 91 advanced settings 92, 94 alarms 93 automobile/airplane adapter 91 battery 90 changing modes...
Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio file 64, 65 DVD 68 Media Player file 65 multimedia files 65 music CD 66 Windows Media Player file 65 Plug and Play devices IEEE... 1394 support for 54 USB support for 54 power AC adapter 91 advanced settings 92, 94 alarms 93 automobile/airplane adapter 91 battery 90 changing modes...
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www.gateway.com Index startup password 145 status indicators battery charge 90 toggle on or off 165 troubleshooting 165 Sticky Notes 11 Support using 3 S-Video (TV) out jack 56, 57 T Tablet and Pen Settings 11, 126 Tablet PC Input Panel 11, 13 taskbar 8 technical support automated troubleshooting ...pen 12 title bar 10 touchpad changing settings 124 TPM 43 training CD 168 classroom 168 Gateway Learning Libraries 168 Learn With Gateway 168 transferring files from Internet 39 files from old computer 139, 140 Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer...
www.gateway.com Index startup password 145 status indicators battery charge 90 toggle on or off 165 troubleshooting 165 Sticky Notes 11 Support using 3 S-Video (TV) out jack 56, 57 T Tablet and Pen Settings 11, 126 Tablet PC Input Panel 11, 13 taskbar 8 technical support automated troubleshooting ...pen 12 title bar 10 touchpad changing settings 124 TPM 43 training CD 168 classroom 168 Gateway Learning Libraries 168 Learn With Gateway 168 transferring files from Internet 39 files from old computer 139, 140 Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer...