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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 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left...Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 ...
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 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left...Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 ...
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... Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 ii
... Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 ii
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www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 ...Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power 73 Additional tips 73 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning...
www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 ...Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power 73 Additional tips 73 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning...
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... 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
... 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
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... Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Slide to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Important: This...
... Your Notebook LCD panel release latch Speaker Component LCD panel release latch Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Power indicator Speaker Icon Description Slide to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Important: This...
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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 50. 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 50. 9 Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
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.... For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 2. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 100. Includes the Customer Care contact information. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch ... latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory modules are located in...
.... For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 2. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 100. Includes the Customer Care contact information. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch ... latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory modules are located in...
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...status indicators" on or off while an external microphone is connected. Power button Press to turn the power on page 23. 11 The panel includes volume control buttons. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the...Using the keyboard" on page 28. The built-in use it to control playback of CDs and DVDs. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information,...
...status indicators" on or off while an external microphone is connected. Power button Press to turn the power on page 23. 11 The panel includes volume control buttons. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the...Using the keyboard" on page 28. The built-in use it to control playback of CDs and DVDs. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information,...
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... battery to you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can... run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may need to fully charge the battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble ...
... battery to you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 16 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can... run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may need to fully charge the battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble ...
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... the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location...
... the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location...
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Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into the modem jack on your notebook. 18 Connecting the dial-up modem connection. Warning To reduce the ...3: Setting Up and Getting Started Protecting from reaching your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector.
Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into the modem jack on your notebook. 18 Connecting the dial-up modem connection. Warning To reduce the ...3: Setting Up and Getting Started Protecting from reaching your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector.
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... the documentation that came with the notebook resting on your skin. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. 20 Tip For more information about changing the...
... the documentation that came with the notebook resting on your skin. Caution Provide adequate space around 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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... Hibernate mode, however, the programs that menu, you left them . When you wake your notebook from a Sleep state is the easiest way to power down most system operations to Sleep mode. Tip You can run programs and search for several minutes or if you left them . From that were...panel without turning off your notebook Putting your notebook into Sleep mode is much faster than turning on page 64. 21 If your notebook. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Waking your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you can change the Sleep...
... Hibernate mode, however, the programs that menu, you left them . When you wake your notebook from a Sleep state is the easiest way to power down most system operations to Sleep mode. Tip You can run programs and search for several minutes or if you left them . From that were...panel without turning off your notebook Putting your notebook into Sleep mode is much faster than turning on page 64. 21 If your notebook. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Waking your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you can change the Sleep...
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... for about five seconds, then release it . 2. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your session and shuts down to save power. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook: 1 Press ...to restart (reboot) your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The notebook saves your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon...
... for about five seconds, then release it . 2. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your session and shuts down to save power. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook: 1 Press ...to restart (reboot) your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The notebook saves your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon...
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... wireless communication. 26 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Sleep mode. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on or off while traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.... FN, then press this system key... Press the power button to be turned off . Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off . Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode...
... wireless communication. 26 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Sleep mode. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on or off while traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.... FN, then press this system key... Press the power button to be turned off . Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off . Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode...
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... as an extension of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 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 both the... LCD panel and the projector or monitor. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook desktop, you should adjust the display properties. 51...
... as an extension of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 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 both the... LCD panel and the projector or monitor. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook desktop, you should adjust the display properties. 51...
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... will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of the cable to the Video in speakers or a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable. To view your notebook display on a television: 1 With your notebook off, connect one...
... will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of the cable to the Video in speakers or a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable. To view your notebook display on a television: 1 With your notebook off, connect one...
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... about using an additional battery. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Batteries If you run your internal storage... space, try adding more memory. See "Changing the battery" on page 95 for more information. 56 Hard drives If you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. For example, ...
... about using an additional battery. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Batteries If you run your internal storage... space, try adding more memory. See "Changing the battery" on page 95 for more information. 56 Hard drives If you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. For example, ...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 59
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 59
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... message to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery ... need to recalibrate the battery. Closely monitor the battery charge. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar.
... message to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery ... need to recalibrate the battery. Closely monitor the battery charge. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar.