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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 off while an external microphone is malfunctioning. Plug amplified speakers...
... 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 off while an external microphone is malfunctioning. Plug amplified speakers...
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Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 9 Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Monitor port Monitor port Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. 9 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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Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 95. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or ...replacing memory modules" on page 61. 10 Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 61. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard...
Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 95. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or ...replacing memory modules" on page 61. 10 Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 61. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard...
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... for Sleep/Resume mode. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in microphone is connected. Power button Press 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. Multimedia panel (optional) Use...
... for Sleep/Resume mode. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in microphone is connected. Power button Press 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. Multimedia panel (optional) Use...
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...hours for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be much shorter than... to be damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or... battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. You should use...
...hours for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be much shorter than... to be damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or... battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. You should use...
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...page 2. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your ... it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 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 of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see...
...page 2. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your ... it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 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 of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see...
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...that you have a telephone modem, use to connect to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the modem cable into your notebook. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to ...a standard telephone line. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Protecting from reaching your notebook can use a surge protector that...
...that you have a telephone modem, use to connect to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the modem cable into your notebook. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to ...a standard telephone line. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Protecting from reaching your notebook can use a surge protector that...
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... to select the language and time zone and to harm 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. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the...
... to select the language and time zone and to harm 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. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the...
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...off, it up your notebook When you have not used your notebook. In Hibernate mode, your notebook after it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip For more information on your notebook is an alternative to Hybrid Sleep.... Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook from the ...
...off, it up your notebook When you have not used your notebook. In Hibernate mode, your notebook after it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip For more information on your notebook is an alternative to Hybrid Sleep.... Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook from the ...
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... for about five seconds, then release it . Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog...to close unresponsive programs on again. 22 Important If your notebook does not turn off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right ...input, you may have to restart (reboot) your session and shuts down to save power. The notebook turns off . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task...
... for about five seconds, then release it . Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog...to close unresponsive programs on again. 22 Important If your notebook does not turn off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right ...input, you may have to restart (reboot) your session and shuts down to save power. The notebook turns off . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task...
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..., see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 26 Press the power button to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. FN, then press this... wireless network radio on or off . Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 66. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on commercial aircraft. Press and hold To...
..., see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 26 Press the power button to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. FN, then press this... wireless network radio on or off . Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 66. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on commercial aircraft. Press and hold To...
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... OK. 7 Press FN+F4 to use the display as an extension of the VGA cable into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook desktop, you close the LCD panel, your notebook. 5 Plug the... projector's or monitor's power cord into the monitor port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook may turn it on...
... OK. 7 Press FN+F4 to use the display as an extension of the VGA cable into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook desktop, you close the LCD panel, your notebook. 5 Plug the... projector's or monitor's power cord into the monitor port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook may turn it on...
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... transmitted through an S-Video out jack. DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. 54 Important To turn on the television or VCR. 4 Start your notebook to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable...
... transmitted through an S-Video out jack. DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. 54 Important To turn on the television or VCR. 4 Start your notebook to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable...
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... for more information about using an additional battery. Tip If you are running more information. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing the battery" on page 95 for more information. 56 If your programs are traveling internationally, you think they ... With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by plugging your notebook on page 100 for accessories or supplies. For example, many televisions outside of the United States use a lot of NTSC. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you want...
... for more information about using an additional battery. Tip If you are running more information. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing the battery" on page 95 for more information. 56 If your programs are traveling internationally, you think they ... With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by plugging your notebook on page 100 for accessories or supplies. For example, many televisions outside of the United States use a lot of NTSC. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you want...
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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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... the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Tip For more information about the...indicator turns on page 6. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a Low Battery warning message to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile ...
... the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Tip For more information about the...indicator turns on page 6. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a Low Battery warning message to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile ...