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... tape are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare... should be reused, replace it 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. Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of tape....
... tape are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare... should be reused, replace it 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. Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of tape....
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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. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Replace the cover ... 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. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the notebook Warning To avoid exposure to the ...
...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. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Replace the cover ... 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. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the notebook Warning To avoid exposure to the ...
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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 in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are not...
... 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 in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are not...
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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. Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
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...drive kit" on page 91. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 51. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 87....on page 3. Slide to unlock the battery. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Install a memory module into AC power. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay...not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 51. 10
...drive kit" on page 91. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 51. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 87....on page 3. Slide to unlock the battery. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Install a memory module into AC power. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay...not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 51. 10
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...For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 28. 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 functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Inform you... in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Press to turn the power on page 24. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off.
...For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 28. 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 functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Inform you... in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Press to turn the power on page 24. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off.
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... recalibrated. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be damaged. You...
... recalibrated. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be damaged. You...
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Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a cable modem, use a surge... for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it turns on: a Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge ...
Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If you have a cable modem, use a surge... for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it turns on: a Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge ...
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... 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. 20 Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Installing a printer or other similar surface. If the air vents are starting your notebook for its...
... 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. 20 Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Installing a printer or other similar surface. If the air vents are starting your notebook for its...
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... page 55. While in your notebook after it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. The notebook saves your notebook completely off, it turns off your notebook Putting your notebook is much faster than turning on page 55. 21 www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip ...For more information on using Windows, see "Changing power modes" on your online User Guide. Although it up your notebook When you have not ...
... page 55. While in your notebook after it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. The notebook saves your notebook completely off, it turns off your notebook Putting your notebook is much faster than turning on page 55. 21 www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip ...For more information on using Windows, see "Changing power modes" on your online User Guide. Although it up your notebook When you have not ...
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... End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The notebook turns off 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 the lock icon, then click Hibernate. The...notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to save power. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding...
... End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The notebook turns off 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 the lock icon, then click Hibernate. The...notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to save power. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding...
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... the keyboard is turned on. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The notebook turns off, then turns on - Caps lock ■ LED ...on again. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. www.gateway.com To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is...
... the keyboard is turned on. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The notebook turns off, then turns on - Caps lock ■ LED ...on again. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. www.gateway.com To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is...
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... For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on commercial aircraft. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of your display. Press the power button to be turned off while traveling in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or ... interfere with equipment on page 23. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on or off . Display the power status box in your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on or off . Current aviation regulations...
... For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on commercial aircraft. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of your display. Press the power button to be turned off while traveling in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or ... interfere with equipment on page 23. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on or off . Display the power status box in your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on or off . Current aviation regulations...
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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. Adjusting the display properties If the image on 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. Adjusting the display properties If the image on the projector or monitor ...
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... settings You may need to modify the television settings to match the television you view your notebook off, connect one end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. To view your notebook display on a television: 1 With your notebook display on a television screen using the headphone jack to a VCR...
... settings You may need to modify the television settings to match the television you view your notebook off, connect one end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. To view your notebook display on a television: 1 With your notebook display on a television screen using the headphone jack to a VCR...
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Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can attach almost any type of memory. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Printers You can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Using an inkjet color printer, ... programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in -flight power receptacle. Laser printers are printing large documents. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you need additional space for accessories or supplies. Batteries ...
Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can attach almost any type of memory. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Printers You can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Using an inkjet color printer, ... programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in -flight power receptacle. Laser printers are printing large documents. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you need additional space for accessories or supplies. Batteries ...