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... power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Power indicator If the power indicator does not 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, then plug it becomes damaged. www.gateway...
... power indicator turns on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Power indicator If the power indicator does not 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, then plug it becomes damaged. www.gateway...
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... battery lock to the unlock position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the notebook. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. OR If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work...
... battery lock to the unlock position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the notebook. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. OR If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work...
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... moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow...
... moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow...
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... the back of the cover. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your online hardware guide. 7 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to use them. in your notebook. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Before working with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Technical Support See the label on...
... the back of the cover. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in your online hardware guide. 7 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to use them. in your notebook. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Before working with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Technical Support See the label on...
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... the hard drive to you from the old drive. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the 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.
... the hard drive to you from the old drive. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the 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.
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..., regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: •...
..., regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: •...
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... 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. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at...
... 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. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at...
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... 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, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your card is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot. All other countries. Screw 11 Hold the new module at each...
... 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, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your card is keyed so it clicks into the empty slot. All other countries. Screw 11 Hold the new module at each...
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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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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, then click Gateway Documentation. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to...
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, then click Gateway Documentation. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to...
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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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... optional jack. Helps cool internal components. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 24. 7 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 to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this drive. If these slots. Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into these slots are not obstructed. Warning: Do not work...
... optional jack. Helps cool internal components. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 24. 7 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 to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this drive. If these slots. Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into these slots are not obstructed. Warning: Do not work...
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... status indicators" on page 18. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 17. 11 Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. 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 or off. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode.
... status indicators" on page 18. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 17. 11 Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. 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 or off. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode.
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... start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front 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 Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Windows to set up your notebook, press and hold the power button for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to turn off your notebook...
... start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front 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 Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Windows to set up your notebook, press and hold the power button for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to turn off your notebook...
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... key. See the program documentation to the notebook using a USB port. Use these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. This key can attach an external keyboard to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 19. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu...
... key. See the program documentation to the notebook using a USB port. Use these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. This key can attach an external keyboard to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 19. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu...
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... wireless devices to close this box. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or off . Turn the optional wireless network on page 17. Toggle the notebook display in your online User Guide. Use this system key... Press and hold FN, then press this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in the online User Guide. Enter Standby mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your notebook) ■ Both displays...
... wireless devices to close this box. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or off . Turn the optional wireless network on page 17. Toggle the notebook display in your online User Guide. Use this system key... Press and hold FN, then press this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in the online User Guide. Enter Standby mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your notebook) ■ Both displays...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Select an object on the keyboard. This action is called clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of the speakers. -OR- Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Start a program or open a file or folder. This action is called right...
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Select an object on the keyboard. This action is called clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the front of the speakers. -OR- Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Start a program or open a file or folder. This action is called right...
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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...