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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 ... . . . . . 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 Starting your...
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 ... . . . . . 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 Starting your...
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..." on page 50. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 50. Plug the AC adapter cable into the memory card reader. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. ❥ Headphone ..., PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. www.gateway.com Component Kensington™ lock slot Power connector Ethernet jack Monitor port HDMI out jack USB port Microphone jack Icon HDMI Description Secure your notebook to an object...
..." on page 50. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 50. Plug the AC adapter cable into the memory card reader. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. ❥ Headphone ..., PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. www.gateway.com Component Kensington™ lock slot Power connector Ethernet jack Monitor port HDMI out jack USB port Microphone jack Icon HDMI Description Secure your notebook to an object...
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...the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of the same type purchased from repetitive strain • Vary your ...avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your notebook may need to be damaged. Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter Temperature: Operating: 5 °C ~ 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C ~ 65 °C Warning Do not attempt to...
...the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of the same type purchased from repetitive strain • Vary your ...avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your notebook may need to be damaged. Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter Temperature: Operating: 5 °C ~ 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C ~ 65 °C Warning Do not attempt to...
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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 your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 19 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, ...complete the following steps until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the...
www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 19 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, ...complete the following steps until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the...
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... when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life ... such as boarding gates, and under banks of your notebook is in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in large areas such...
... when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life ... such as boarding gates, and under banks of your notebook is in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in large areas such...
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...power adapter to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters...whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. If you turn on your notebook if it was put in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you ...
...power adapter to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters...whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. If you turn on your notebook if it was put in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you ...
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... 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 troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the...
... 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 troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the...
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.... 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 room temperature. For instructions on page 58. • Let the ...settings. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on page 56. • Make sure that...
.... 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 room temperature. For instructions on page 58. • Let the ...settings. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on page 56. • Make sure that...
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... 7 muting 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... extending life 76 fuel gauges 76 icons 56 installing 57 latch 10 life span 76 locating 10 managing power 58 maximizing performance 58 monitoring charge 56 recharging 18, 56 release latch 10 replacing 57 storing 77 troubleshooting 111 bays battery 57 hard drive 11 ...
... 7 muting 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... extending life 76 fuel gauges 76 icons 56 installing 57 latch 10 life span 76 locating 10 managing power 58 maximizing performance 58 monitoring charge 56 recharging 18, 56 release latch 10 replacing 57 storing 77 troubleshooting 111 bays battery 57 hard drive 11 ...
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...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... 7, 8, 49 external speakers 7 flash drive 7, 8, 49 HDMI (TV) out 7 headphone 7 keyboard 7, 8 microphone 7 modem (dial-up) 8 monitor (VGA) 7, 51 mouse 7, 8 network 7 power 7, 18 printer 7, 8 projector 51 scanner 7, 8 speaker 7 television 50 USB 7, 8, 48 VGA 7, 51 wired Ethernet 20, 21 wired network 21 copyright notice 127 D default printer 112...
...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... 7, 8, 49 external speakers 7 flash drive 7, 8, 49 HDMI (TV) out 7 headphone 7 keyboard 7, 8 microphone 7 modem (dial-up) 8 monitor (VGA) 7, 51 mouse 7, 8 network 7 power 7, 18 printer 7, 8 projector 51 scanner 7, 8 speaker 7 television 50 USB 7, 8, 48 VGA 7, 51 wired Ethernet 20, 21 wired network 21 copyright notice 127 D default printer 112...
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www.gateway.com digital audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 ... drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E eject button CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46 eject hole CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46 EmPower power adapter 60 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 7, 20 external monitor 7, 30 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 6, 9 faxes troubleshooting 104 files opening 34 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com digital audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 ... drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E eject button CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46 eject hole CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46 EmPower power adapter 60 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 7, 20 external monitor 7, 30 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 6, 9 faxes troubleshooting 104 files opening 34 troubleshooting...
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...47 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 ...connections 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
...47 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 ...connections 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