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... Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 22 Connecting the dial-up modem 23 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 24 Starting your notebook 25 Waking up your notebook 26 Turning off your notebook 26 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 27 Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 33 Using the touchpad 34 www.gateway...
... Started 19 Installing the battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 22 Connecting the dial-up modem 23 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 24 Starting your notebook 25 Waking up your notebook 26 Turning off your notebook 26 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 27 Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 33 Using the touchpad 34 www.gateway...
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Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on or off 37 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 46 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 48 5 Managing Power 49 Monitoring the battery charge 50 Recharging the...
Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on or off 37 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 46 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 48 5 Managing Power 49 Monitoring the battery charge 50 Recharging the...
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... "Adding or replacing memory" on page 65. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 53. 14 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery Battery latch Memory bay Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Battery lock System label Component Battery Battery latch Memory bay Hard drive bay System label Battery lock Description Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Install a memory module into AC power. Slide to unlock the battery. For...
... "Adding or replacing memory" on page 65. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 53. 14 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery Battery latch Memory bay Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Battery lock System label Component Battery Battery latch Memory bay Hard drive bay System label Battery lock Description Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Install a memory module into AC power. Slide to unlock the battery. For...
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... a wall outlet. If you finish using your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the power/battery charge indicator). If the power/battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To protect your...
... a wall outlet. If you finish using your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the power/battery charge indicator). If the power/battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To protect your...
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... indicators on or off . Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. To... Turn the optional wireless network on or off . www.gateway.com 31 Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor...
... indicators on or off . Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. To... Turn the optional wireless network on or off . www.gateway.com 31 Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor...
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... online help. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is not...
... online help. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is not...
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.... The text on the display is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys. Type the keyword IRQs in a yellow circle. 2 Remove the device you want to install, then determine which has been included on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For instructions on changing the screen resolution, see "System key combinations" on page 31. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more...
.... The text on the display is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys. Type the keyword IRQs in a yellow circle. 2 Remove the device you want to install, then determine which has been included on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For instructions on changing the screen resolution, see "System key combinations" on page 31. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more...
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... fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your hard drive. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Back" on page 13 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem...
... fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your hard drive. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Back" on page 13 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem...
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... telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If the error message...
... telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If the error message...
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... your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. www.gateway.com 101 Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slot does not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working...
... your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. www.gateway.com 101 Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slot does not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working...
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....gateway.com Dial a single number (such as the modem. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword dialing in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from corrosion and all settings are not using your telephone service...
....gateway.com Dial a single number (such as the modem. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword dialing in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from corrosion and all settings are not using your telephone service...
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... easy way to recover a forgotten password. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is unique. Call Gateway Customer Care for instructions. 106 www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your home network. Contact your home network. Help and Support For more information. ■ Every home network is very secure, with your computer account disabled. You may not be able to access the Internet through your...
... easy way to recover a forgotten password. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is unique. Call Gateway Customer Care for instructions. 106 www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your home network. Contact your home network. Help and Support For more information. ■ Every home network is very secure, with your computer account disabled. You may not be able to access the Internet through your...
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... battery is not working on page 51. For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. ■ If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on your hard drive. Replace any damaged cables. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free...
... battery is not working on page 51. For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. ■ If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on your hard drive. Replace any damaged cables. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free...
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... set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the printer is calibrated correctly. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that you may need to...
... set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the printer is calibrated correctly. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that you may need to...
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... additional memory. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that the volume control on page 10. If your notebook is turned up. Sound You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to clear the...
... additional memory. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that the volume control on page 10. If your notebook is turned up. Sound You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to clear the...
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... keyword sound troubleshooter in Windows, see "Front" on page 10. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 110 www.gateway.com Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press FN+F1 to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using...
... keyword sound troubleshooter in Windows, see "Front" on page 10. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 110 www.gateway.com Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press FN+F1 to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using...
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... EmPower power adapter 56 eSupport getting specifications 17 using 3 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24, 74 external monitor 11, 31, 74 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 103 files opening 34 troubleshooting 96 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12, 74 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 34 function keys 30 G Gateway eSupport 17 model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 65 replacing 65 troubleshooting...
... EmPower power adapter 56 eSupport getting specifications 17 using 3 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24, 74 external monitor 11, 31, 74 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 103 files opening 34 troubleshooting 96 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12, 74 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 34 function keys 30 G Gateway eSupport 17 model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 65 replacing 65 troubleshooting...
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... system 30 system key combinations 31 toggle display 31 Windows 30 L label model number 14 labels 16 laser printer 18 latch battery 14 LCD panel release 10 LCD panel cleaning 82 release latch 10 switching display 31 troubleshooting 93 LCD/CRT system key 31 lock Kensington cable 13 M maintenance cleaning 81, 82 virus protection 83 Windows Update 86 memory bay 14 installing 61 purchasing 17 removing 61 replacing 61 troubleshooting 100 memory card reader locating 10 130 www.gateway.com
... system 30 system key combinations 31 toggle display 31 Windows 30 L label model number 14 labels 16 laser printer 18 latch battery 14 LCD panel release 10 LCD panel cleaning 82 release latch 10 switching display 31 troubleshooting 93 LCD/CRT system key 31 lock Kensington cable 13 M maintenance cleaning 81, 82 virus protection 83 Windows Update 86 memory bay 14 installing 61 purchasing 17 removing 61 replacing 61 troubleshooting 100 memory card reader locating 10 130 www.gateway.com
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... memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 36 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42 muting sound 36 N navigation keys 30 network jack 13, 24, 74 troubleshooting 105 networking turning off wireless network 37 turning on wireless network 37 Norton Antivirus 83 Num Lock status indicator 28, 32 system key 32 numeric keypad status indicator 28 using 30 O online help 5, 7 opening files 34 folders 34 LCD panel 10 notebook 10 programs 34 shortcut menu 35 P parallel port 74 password 106 PC Card...
... memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 36 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42 muting sound 36 N navigation keys 30 network jack 13, 24, 74 troubleshooting 105 networking turning off wireless network 37 turning on wireless network 37 Norton Antivirus 83 Num Lock status indicator 28, 32 system key 32 numeric keypad status indicator 28 using 30 O online help 5, 7 opening files 34 folders 34 LCD panel 10 notebook 10 programs 34 shortcut menu 35 P parallel port 74 password 106 PC Card...
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... 35 rocker switch 33 selecting screen objects 34 training CD 114 classroom 114 Gateway Learning Libraries 114 Learn With Gateway 114 troubleshooting audio 109 automated system 113 device installation 92 display 93 DVD drive 94 faxes 103 files 96 general guidelines 91 hard drive 97 Internet connection 98, 103 IRQ conflict 92 keyboard 100 LCD panel 93 memory 100 memory card reader 101 modem 101 mouse 105 network 105 passwords 106 PC Cards 107 power 107 printer...
... 35 rocker switch 33 selecting screen objects 34 training CD 114 classroom 114 Gateway Learning Libraries 114 Learn With Gateway 114 troubleshooting audio 109 automated system 113 device installation 92 display 93 DVD drive 94 faxes 103 files 96 general guidelines 91 hard drive 97 Internet connection 98, 103 IRQ conflict 92 keyboard 100 LCD panel 93 memory 100 memory card reader 101 modem 101 mouse 105 network 105 passwords 106 PC Cards 107 power 107 printer...