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... same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Warning Do not attempt to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . See your notebook. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power...
... same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Warning Do not attempt to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . See your notebook. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power...
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... battery while the notebook is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The battery used...
... battery while the notebook is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The battery used...
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... edges. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare...
... edges. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare...
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... adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cover. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed...
... adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cover. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed...
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... new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen...
... new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen...
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... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to use them in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook. Preventing...
... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to use them in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook. Preventing...
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.... Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable...
.... Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable...
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... Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the slot. -ORIf your card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter...
... Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the slot. -ORIf your card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 14 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
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... this reference www.gateway.com About this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 The label on your online User Guide. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs...
... this reference www.gateway.com About this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 The label on your online User Guide. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs...
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... Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering...
... Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering...
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... object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to the notebook. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on your notebook may become hot enough to those listed in the notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to harm your skin. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Kensington™ lock slot S-Video out jack (optional) Ventilation fan DVD drive Icon Description Secure your notebook so air...
... object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to the notebook. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on your notebook may become hot enough to those listed in the notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to harm your skin. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Kensington™ lock slot S-Video out jack (optional) Ventilation fan DVD drive Icon Description Secure your notebook so air...
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... of a mouse. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 18. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has...
... of a mouse. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 18. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has...
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... of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby mode, press the power button to...
... of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 3 If you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Do not use the Turn Off Computer option in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby mode, press the power button to...
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... perform specific actions. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard. Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the notebook using a USB port. Press these colored keys in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in Windows. This key can attach an external keyboard...
... perform specific actions. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard. Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the notebook using a USB port. Press these colored keys in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in Windows. This key can attach an external keyboard...
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... the optional wireless network is being used. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Important: Using this system key... www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your online User Guide. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices...
... the optional wireless network is being used. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Important: Using this system key... www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your online User Guide. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices...
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... adjust the volume in the online User Guide. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Select an object on the keyboard. Start a program or open a file or folder. This action is called clicking. Position the pointer over the object. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Press the left button once. Release the button to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls...
... adjust the volume in the online User Guide. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Select an object on the keyboard. Start a program or open a file or folder. This action is called clicking. Position the pointer over the object. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Press the left button once. Release the button to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls...
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... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 54 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 54 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
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...6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 30 removing 32 replacing 32 memory 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 13, 14 DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless...
...6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 30 removing 32 replacing 32 memory 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 13, 14 DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless...
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... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 46 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 15, 16 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 specifications 3 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 46 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 15, 16 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 specifications 3 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...