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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . 5 Front 6 ...desk and chair . . . . . 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 18 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 20 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . 5 Front 6 ...desk and chair . . . . . 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 18 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 20 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21...
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... from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. www.gateway.com Component Kensington™ lock slot Power connector Ethernet jack Monitor port HDMI out...
... from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. www.gateway.com Component Kensington™ lock slot Power connector Ethernet jack Monitor port HDMI out...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the capacitive touch keys • Using the webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 15
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the capacitive touch keys • Using the webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 15
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... battery. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter Temperature: Operating: 5 °C ~ 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C ~ 65 °C Warning Do not attempt...
... battery. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter Temperature: Operating: 5 °C ~ 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C ~ 65 °C Warning Do not attempt...
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www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in...
www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in...
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...in airports, look for times when you will have access to lengthen the life of telephones. If you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to an EmPower™ in large areas such as the display and... drives, turn off. 60 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for them next to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of your...
...in airports, look for times when you will have access to lengthen the life of telephones. If you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to an EmPower™ in large areas such as the display and... drives, turn off. 60 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for them next to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of your...
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If you turn on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the ... "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. For information on page 55. 71 You do not need to enter the User Password if your AC power adapter to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the...
If you turn on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the ... "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. For information on page 55. 71 You do not need to enter the User Password if your AC power adapter to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the...
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..., follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector..., make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any ...
..., follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector..., make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any ...
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...surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to room temperature. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook. To test the outlet, plug a working on battery power • Check the power management... For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. ...
...surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to room temperature. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook. To test the outlet, plug a working on battery power • Check the power management... For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 7 international adapters 60 accessories safety precautions 119 acoustic handset coupler 68 application key 29 arrow keys 29 audio adjusting volume 38 back button 31 headphone jack 7 Increase ... 35, 38 next button 31 pause button 31 play button 31 stop button 31 troubleshooting 113 audio CD cleaning 77 inserting 45, 46 automobile power adapter 60 B battery alternate power sources 60 bay 57 calibrating 76 changing 57 charge indicator 27, 56 charge status 56 charging 18, 56 conserving power 58...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 7 international adapters 60 accessories safety precautions 119 acoustic handset coupler 68 application key 29 arrow keys 29 audio adjusting volume 38 back button 31 headphone jack 7 Increase ... 35, 38 next button 31 pause button 31 play button 31 stop button 31 troubleshooting 113 audio CD cleaning 77 inserting 45, 46 automobile power adapter 60 B battery alternate power sources 60 bay 57 calibrating 76 changing 57 charge indicator 27, 56 charge status 56 charging 18, 56 conserving power 58...
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... CD 77 case 75 CD 77 DVD 77 keyboard 75 LCD panel 76 notebook exterior 74 screen 76 clicking 33 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 28 external monitor 50 keyboard 28 mouse 33 printer 48 projector 50...
... CD 77 case 75 CD 77 DVD 77 keyboard 75 LCD panel 76 notebook exterior 74 screen 76 clicking 33 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 28 external monitor 50 keyboard 28 mouse 33 printer 48 projector 50...
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...peripheral devices 48 Plug and Play devices USB support for 48 pointer identifying 32 moving 33 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 60 advanced settings 62, 64 alternate sources 60 automobile/airplane adapter 60 battery 56, 57, 58 button 8, 30 changing modes 61 changing plans 62 connector 7, 18 conserving battery... 69 rebooting notebook 25 recharging battery 56 recovering defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 Recycle Bin deleting files 94 emptying 94 regional code DVD 45 re-installing 134
...peripheral devices 48 Plug and Play devices USB support for 48 pointer identifying 32 moving 33 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 60 advanced settings 62, 64 alternate sources 60 automobile/airplane adapter 60 battery 56, 57, 58 button 8, 30 changing modes 61 changing plans 62 connector 7, 18 conserving battery... 69 rebooting notebook 25 recharging battery 56 recovering defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 Recycle Bin deleting files 94 emptying 94 regional code DVD 45 re-installing 134