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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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Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. The label on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ ...Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Gateway ...
Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. The label on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ ...Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Gateway ...
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...information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. For more information, see "Replacing the ... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38. 10 System label Includes the product model number. 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 Description Battery ...
...information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. For more information, see "Replacing the ... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38. 10 System label Includes the product model number. 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 Description Battery ...
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...finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 18, 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 ...18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 arrow 18 58 www.gateway.com battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 18, 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 ... 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...
...finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 18, 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 ...18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 arrow 18 58 www.gateway.com battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 18, 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 ... 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...
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... 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting Started... Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 34 Adjusting the volume 37 www.gateway.com i
... 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting Started... Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 34 Adjusting the volume 37 www.gateway.com i
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Locating your notebook's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook • Purchasing accessories 9
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Locating your notebook's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook • Purchasing accessories 9
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.... For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 63. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 16. The hard drive is not plugged into this... bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 56. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label...
.... For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 63. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 16. The hard drive is not plugged into this... bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 56. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label...
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...your operating system. 16 www.gateway.com Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this ...section are for informational purposes only. Gateway model and serial number The label on the...
...your operating system. 16 www.gateway.com Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this ...section are for informational purposes only. Gateway model and serial number The label on the...
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... the Search box , then click the arrow. 114 www.gateway.com Get information about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling Gateway Customer Care" on page 112 before calling.) Get support for your model" on the bottom of your questions: Resource Answers by country... or region. Help and Support For more information, see "Identifying your America Online ISP account. Talk to a Gateway Customer Care representative about available systems. How ...
... the Search box , then click the arrow. 114 www.gateway.com Get information about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling Gateway Customer Care" on page 112 before calling.) Get support for your model" on the bottom of your questions: Resource Answers by country... or region. Help and Support For more information, see "Identifying your America Online ISP account. Talk to a Gateway Customer Care representative about available systems. How ...
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troubleshooting 93 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 double-clicking 35 dragging 36 drivers updating 3 drives DVD/CD-RW 11, 40 DVD... files opening 35 troubleshooting 97 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 68 replacing 68 troubleshooting 97...
troubleshooting 93 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 double-clicking 35 dragging 36 drivers updating 3 drives DVD/CD-RW 11, 40 DVD... files opening 35 troubleshooting 97 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 68 replacing 68 troubleshooting 97...
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... 31 navigation 30 numeric keypad 30 power status 32 Standby 31 Status 32 system 30 system key combinations 31 toggle display 31 Windows 30 L label model number 14 labels 16 laser printer 17 latch battery 14 LCD panel release 10 LCD panel cleaning 76 release latch 10 switching display 31 troubleshooting... Kensington cable 11 M maintenance cleaning 75, 76 virus protection 77 Windows Update 85 McAfee SecurityCenter 81 memory bay 14 installing 63 purchasing 17 132 www.gateway.com
... 31 navigation 30 numeric keypad 30 power status 32 Standby 31 Status 32 system 30 system key combinations 31 toggle display 31 Windows 30 L label model number 14 labels 16 laser printer 17 latch battery 14 LCD panel release 10 LCD panel cleaning 76 release latch 10 switching display 31 troubleshooting... Kensington cable 11 M maintenance cleaning 75, 76 virus protection 77 Windows Update 85 McAfee SecurityCenter 81 memory bay 14 installing 63 purchasing 17 132 www.gateway.com
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... 63 replacing 63 troubleshooting 100 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 101 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display... removing 44 slot 44 troubleshooting 107 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 43 playing audio CD 42 DVD 42 pointer identifying 34 www.gateway.com 133
... 63 replacing 63 troubleshooting 100 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 101 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display... removing 44 slot 44 troubleshooting 107 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 43 playing audio CD 42 DVD 42 pointer identifying 34 www.gateway.com 133
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... 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting Started... Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 34 Adjusting the volume 37 www.gateway.com i
... 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting Started... Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 34 Adjusting the volume 37 www.gateway.com i
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Locating your notebook's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook • Purchasing accessories 9
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Locating your notebook's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook • Purchasing accessories 9
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... lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 56. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "...Changing batteries" on page 56. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 63. For more information, see "Identifying your...
... lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 56. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "...Changing batteries" on page 56. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 63. For more information, see "Identifying your...
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... Care will need this section are for assistance. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on...
... Care will need this section are for assistance. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on...
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.... How to your America Online ISP account. Help and Support For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 106 before calling.) Get support for Gateway-supplied hardware can access the following resources: ■ The printed or online documentation that came with your...hardware or software, see the following services through your telephone to get answers to reach www.gateway.com/answers Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by Gateway Gateway Customer Care America Online Sales Service description Get tutorial assistance for hardware and software issues. Chapter ...
.... How to your America Online ISP account. Help and Support For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 106 before calling.) Get support for Gateway-supplied hardware can access the following resources: ■ The printed or online documentation that came with your...hardware or software, see the following services through your telephone to get answers to reach www.gateway.com/answers Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by Gateway Gateway Customer Care America Online Sales Service description Get tutorial assistance for hardware and software issues. Chapter ...
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troubleshooting 87 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 double-clicking 35 dragging 36 drivers updating 3 drives DVD/CD-RW 11, 40 DVD... files opening 35 troubleshooting 91 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 68 replacing 68 troubleshooting 91...
troubleshooting 87 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 double-clicking 35 dragging 36 drivers updating 3 drives DVD/CD-RW 11, 40 DVD... files opening 35 troubleshooting 91 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 68 replacing 68 troubleshooting 91...
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... 1394 port 12 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 17 installing battery 56 devices 86 hard drive 68 memory 63 PC Card 44 Internet troubleshooting 92, 97 IRQ conflicts 86 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 11 key combinations 31 ... power status 32 Standby 31 Status 32 system 30 system key combinations 31 toggle display 31 Windows 30 L label model number 14 labels 16 laser printer 17 latch battery 14 LCD panel release 10 LCD panel cleaning 76 release latch ...protection 77 Windows Update 80 memory bay 14 installing 63 purchasing 17 removing 63 126 www.gateway.com
... 1394 port 12 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 17 installing battery 56 devices 86 hard drive 68 memory 63 PC Card 44 Internet troubleshooting 92, 97 IRQ conflicts 86 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 11 key combinations 31 ... power status 32 Standby 31 Status 32 system 30 system key combinations 31 toggle display 31 Windows 30 L label model number 14 labels 16 laser printer 17 latch battery 14 LCD panel release 10 LCD panel cleaning 76 release latch ...protection 77 Windows Update 80 memory bay 14 installing 63 purchasing 17 removing 63 126 www.gateway.com
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replacing 63 troubleshooting 94 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display ... slot 44 troubleshooting 101 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 43 playing audio CD 42 DVD 42 pointer identifying 34 moving 35 www.gateway.com 127
replacing 63 troubleshooting 94 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display ... slot 44 troubleshooting 101 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 43 playing audio CD 42 DVD 42 pointer identifying 34 moving 35 www.gateway.com 127