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... packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Before performing maintenance on the outside of antistatic bags because only the... inside the notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Tape Some of the notebook. Do not use them. Two types of ...
... packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Before performing maintenance on the outside of antistatic bags because only the... inside the notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Tape Some of the notebook. Do not use them. Two types of ...
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...over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. To prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does not.... 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Replace the cover before opening the case.
...over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. To prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does not.... 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Replace the cover before opening the case.
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back ... chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back ... chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up...
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... Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 45 Viewing the display on a television 46 Adjusting the television display settings 46 Ordering accessories 47 Chapter 5: Managing Power 49 Monitoring the battery charge 50 Recharging the battery 50 Changing the battery 51 Replacing the battery 51 Recalibrating the battery 52 Getting the most...
... Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 45 Viewing the display on a television 46 Adjusting the television display settings 46 Ordering accessories 47 Chapter 5: Managing Power 49 Monitoring the battery charge 50 Recharging the battery 50 Changing the battery 51 Replacing the battery 51 Recalibrating the battery 52 Getting the most...
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 Packing your notebook 62 Traveling by air 62 Dial-up modem 62 Radio frequency wireless connections 63 Files 63 Security 64 Power 65 Additional tips 65 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 Packing your notebook 62 Traveling by air 62 Dial-up modem 62 Radio frequency wireless connections 63 Files 63 Security 64 Power 65 Additional tips 65 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your...
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... Modem (cable or DSL 108 Modem (dial-up 108 Mouse 112 Networks (wired 113 Networks (wireless 114 Passwords 116 PC Cards 117 Pointing device 117 Power 117 Printer 118 Sound 119 Status indicators 120 Touchpad or pointing device 120 Video 120 Telephone support 121 Before calling...
... Modem (cable or DSL 108 Modem (dial-up 108 Mouse 112 Networks (wired 113 Networks (wireless 114 Passwords 116 PC Cards 117 Pointing device 117 Power 117 Printer 118 Sound 119 Status indicators 120 Touchpad or pointing device 120 Video 120 Telephone support 121 Before calling...
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... Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Press to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is...
... Out Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Press to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is...
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Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 42. 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 42. 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
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...the hard drive kit" on page 91. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 87. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 51. Slide to release the battery. Slide to unlock the battery. ...For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 51. 10 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label ...
...the hard drive kit" on page 91. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 87. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 51. Slide to release the battery. Slide to unlock the battery. ...For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 51. 10 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label ...
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For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 58. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 28. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 23....the keyboard" on or off. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. Press to turn the power on page 24. Provides all the features of a mouse. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Component Icon Keyboard Power button Touchpad Status indicators Status indicators Touchpad Description Provides all the...
For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 58. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 28. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 23....the keyboard" on or off. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. Press to turn the power on page 24. Provides all the features of a mouse. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Component Icon Keyboard Power button Touchpad Status indicators Status indicators Touchpad Description Provides all the...
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... for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to be damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 52. Important If the battery... AC adapter or your notebook's battery. Warning Do not attempt to you use your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter ...
... for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to be damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 52. Important If the battery... AC adapter or your notebook's battery. Warning Do not attempt to you use your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter ...
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... b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/...turn on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it back in. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. The battery charge ...
... b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/...turn on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it back in. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. The battery charge ...
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... information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 58. 3 If you are starting your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 20 Tip For more information about changing the...
... information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 58. 3 If you are starting your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 20 Tip For more information about changing the...
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...Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook after it has been turned completely off. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on page 55. 21 From that menu, you can change the Sleep mode from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that were running when... it turns off . The notebook saves your notebook completely off, it does not turn your session and partially shuts down to Sleep mode. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Waking up . Sleep mode saves your notebook. In Hibernate mode, your notebook is an...
...Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook after it has been turned completely off. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on page 55. 21 From that menu, you can change the Sleep mode from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that were running when... it turns off . The notebook saves your notebook completely off, it does not turn your session and partially shuts down to Sleep mode. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Waking up . Sleep mode saves your notebook. In Hibernate mode, your notebook is an...
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... operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to save power. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you may have to close unresponsive programs on your session and shuts down to...
... operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to save power. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you may have to close unresponsive programs on your session and shuts down to...
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www.gateway.com To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the ...is turned off , then turns on again. Numeric keypad is turned on . 1 ■ LED off - Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on . ■ LED off - Caps lock is ...a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off - The status indicators are on . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive ...
www.gateway.com To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the ...is turned off , then turns on again. Numeric keypad is turned on . 1 ■ LED off - Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on . ■ LED off - Caps lock is ...a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off - The status indicators are on . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive ...
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...off while traveling in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless communication. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press the power button to close this system key... Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off . Toggle the notebook ...are examples of your display. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 56. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both ...
...off while traveling in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless communication. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press the power button to close this system key... Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off . Toggle the notebook ...are examples of your display. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 56. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both ...
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... as an extension of your notebook may turn it on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. www.gateway.com 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. Important If an external monitor or projector...
... as an extension of your notebook may turn it on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. www.gateway.com 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. Important If an external monitor or projector...
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... are connecting to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable. Important To turn on a television: 1 With your notebook off, connect one end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook display on external video by copyright protection software. Important Audio is not transmitted through an S-Video out jack. To view...
... are connecting to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable. Important To turn on a television: 1 With your notebook off, connect one end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook display on external video by copyright protection software. Important Audio is not transmitted through an S-Video out jack. To view...
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... to buy an additional battery so you can attach almost any type of memory. Using an inkjet color printer, you can save battery power by plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in color or black and white. See "Adding or replacing memory ... With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to your notebook. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try replacing your...
... to buy an additional battery so you can attach almost any type of memory. Using an inkjet color printer, you can save battery power by plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in color or black and white. See "Adding or replacing memory ... With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to your notebook. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try replacing your...