8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
Page 7
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 ... 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154 Media Center 155 Memory 157 Memory card reader 157 Modem (cable or DSL 157 Modem (dial-up 157 Mouse 160 Networks (wired 160 Networks (wireless 161 Passwords 163 PC Cards...
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 ... 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154 Media Center 155 Memory 157 Memory card reader 157 Modem (cable or DSL 157 Modem (dial-up 157 Mouse 160 Networks (wired 160 Networks (wireless 161 Passwords 163 PC Cards...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
Page 99
..., the information is not saved to lengthen the life of your work before traveling. Press and hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. Save the battery for them next to the hard...gates, and under banks of power. ■ Recharge the battery(ies) often, take electrical adapters. In Standby mode, your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. ...
..., the information is not saved to lengthen the life of your work before traveling. Press and hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. Save the battery for them next to the hard...gates, and under banks of power. ■ Recharge the battery(ies) often, take electrical adapters. In Standby mode, your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. ...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
Page 103
www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings Activating and using Hibernate mode Help and Support ... manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to use Hibernate mode: ■ As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box...then click the Advanced tab. Hibernate is now an option you can select on your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a System hibernates list, then ...
www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings Activating and using Hibernate mode Help and Support ... manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to use Hibernate mode: ■ As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box...then click the Advanced tab. Hibernate is now an option you can select on your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a System hibernates list, then ...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
Page 156
... Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures ...Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery...
... Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures ...Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
Page 159
... read by the drive. ■ Some music CDs have copy protection software. The notebook's monitor port may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control ...in and turned on. ■ Clean the disc. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the external monitor or...
... read by the drive. ■ Some music CDs have copy protection software. The notebook's monitor port may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control ...in and turned on. ■ Clean the disc. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the external monitor or...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
Page 165
... location of your modem jack, see the poster or hardware guide. Contact your network jack on an optional port replicator, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. The Control Panel window opens. Modem (...Make sure that your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of your network jack, see the port replicator ...
... location of your modem jack, see the poster or hardware guide. Contact your network jack on an optional port replicator, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. The Control Panel window opens. Modem (...Make sure that your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of your network jack, see the port replicator ...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
Page 173
...poster or hardware guide. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on page 62. ■ Make sure ... "Adjusting the volume" on installing the printer driver. Sound Tips & Tricks For more information about using your printer for adding additional memory. You are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to use. See the ...
...poster or hardware guide. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on page 62. ■ Make sure ... "Adjusting the volume" on installing the printer driver. Sound Tips & Tricks For more information about using your printer for adding additional memory. You are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to use. See the ...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
Page 181
... 18 buttons programming 127 C cable modem 37 calibrating 11, 163 camera See digital camera See digital video camera capturing video to computer 73 cards troubleshooting memory card 157 troubleshooting PC Card 163 CD adding tracks to your library 71 cleaning 133 copying 85 creating audio 75, 76 creating data 76, 82...
... 18 buttons programming 127 C cable modem 37 calibrating 11, 163 camera See digital camera See digital video camera capturing video to computer 73 cards troubleshooting memory card 157 troubleshooting PC Card 163 CD adding tracks to your library 71 cleaning 133 copying 85 creating audio 75, 76 creating data 76, 82...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
Page 183
www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... SecurityCenter 45 scanning for viruses 46 starting 46 updating 47 McAfee Spamkiller 45 McAfee VirusScan 45 Media Center getting help 5 troubleshooting 155 Media Player 65 memory troubleshooting 157 menu bar 10 messages checking e-mail 40 sending e-mail 40 Microsoft Fax 109 Internet Explorer 36 Outlook 36 Outlook Express 36 Windows Media...
www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... SecurityCenter 45 scanning for viruses 46 starting 46 updating 47 McAfee Spamkiller 45 McAfee VirusScan 45 Media Center getting help 5 troubleshooting 155 Media Player 65 memory troubleshooting 157 menu bar 10 messages checking e-mail 40 sending e-mail 40 Microsoft Fax 109 Internet Explorer 36 Outlook 36 Outlook Express 36 Windows Media...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
Page 185
... faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power 164 printer 164 safety guidelines 148 screen 150... controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 W WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 16 desktop 8 Files...
... faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power 164 printer 164 safety guidelines 148 screen 150... controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 W WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 16 desktop 8 Files...
8511227 - Setup Poster (Front)
Page 1
Then lock it clicks. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Ethernet jack Memory card reader PC Card slot Modem jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Or connect your Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable (not included) if using dialup ...
Then lock it clicks. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Ethernet jack Memory card reader PC Card slot Modem jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Or connect your Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable (not included) if using dialup ...
8511340 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
Page 3
... 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...or DVD drive 29 Identifying drive types 29 Inserting a CD or DVD 30 Using the memory card reader 31 Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 31 Using a memory card 31 Removing a memory card 31 Adding and removing a PC Card 32 i
... 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...or DVD drive 29 Identifying drive types 29 Inserting a CD or DVD 30 Using the memory card reader 31 Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 31 Using a memory card 31 Removing a memory card 31 Adding and removing a PC Card 32 i
8511340 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
Page 4
Contents www.gateway.com Changing batteries 33 Replacing the main battery 33 Installing a secondary battery 34 Recalibrating the battery 35 Ordering accessories 36 Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 37 Preventing static electricity discharge 38 Adding or replacing memory modules 38 Replacing the hard drive kit 41 Replacing the keyboard 44 Removing the keyboard 44 Installing the keyboard 48 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 51 Index 63 ii
Contents www.gateway.com Changing batteries 33 Replacing the main battery 33 Installing a secondary battery 34 Recalibrating the battery 35 Ordering accessories 36 Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 37 Preventing static electricity discharge 38 Adding or replacing memory modules 38 Replacing the hard drive kit 41 Replacing the keyboard 44 Removing the keyboard 44 Installing the keyboard 48 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 51 Index 63 ii
8511340 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
Page 9
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ... EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ... EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
8511340 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
Page 12
...drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital®, and RS-Multimedia Card™ cards. CHAPTER 2: ...Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card ...
...drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital®, and RS-Multimedia Card™ cards. CHAPTER 2: ...Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card ...
8511340 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
Page 14
... batteries" on page 41. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Docking port Battery Customer Care label Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: www.gateway.com Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Component Icon Docking port ...Battery Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Hard drive bay Customer Care label Battery latch...
... batteries" on page 41. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Docking port Battery Customer Care label Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: www.gateway.com Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Component Icon Docking port ...Battery Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Hard drive bay Customer Care label Battery latch...
8511340 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
Page 35
www.gateway.com Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to remove the memory card. Removing a memory card Important Do not use of the notebook. 31 Memory card types Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards ...the notebook. You can use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital®, and RS-...
www.gateway.com Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to remove the memory card. Removing a memory card Important Do not use of the notebook. 31 Memory card types Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards ...the notebook. You can use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital®, and RS-...
8511340 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
Page 40
... drive, or a second hard drive to your notebook, a port replicator lets you need additional space for more memory. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. The most common types are running ...your notebook, you can attach devices directly to buy an additional main battery or a secondary battery so you merely disconnect from Gateway. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Modules The modular bay provides an easy way to another computer. 36 A port replicator also ...
... drive, or a second hard drive to your notebook, a port replicator lets you need additional space for more memory. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. The most common types are running ...your notebook, you can attach devices directly to buy an additional main battery or a secondary battery so you merely disconnect from Gateway. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Modules The modular bay provides an easy way to another computer. 36 A port replicator also ...
8511340 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
Page 41
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 37
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 37
8511340 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
Page 42
.... Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook. 38 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. ...components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and ...
.... Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook. 38 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. ...components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and ...