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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...computer desk and 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 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 ...
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...computer desk and 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 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 ...
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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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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • 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 optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • 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 optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
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... be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook...
... be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook...
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... battery charge indicator turns blue. 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 connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it ... indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall ...
... battery charge indicator turns blue. 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 connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it ... indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall ...
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...take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you activated Hibernate mode. 64 Tip For more information, see "Traveling with ...the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about traveling with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on taking your notebook, see "Recharging the ...
...take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you activated Hibernate mode. 64 Tip For more information, see "Traveling with ...the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about traveling with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on taking your notebook, see "Recharging the ...
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... password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you need to connect to a network. www.gateway.com 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. • Take a portable surge protector to...
... password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you need to connect to a network. www.gateway.com 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. • Take a portable surge protector to...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines ... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 94. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook.
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines ... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 94. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook.
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... a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all...
... a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all...
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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...hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery 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 you start your notebook. • Make sure that ...
..., 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...hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery 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 you start your notebook. • Make sure that ...
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...Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For instructions on inserting your notebook is plugged into an AC power source. 125 Printer Help For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery, see "Changing the battery" on . • ... Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on page 62. • Let the battery return to room temperature. Your notebook is plugged into a...
...Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For instructions on inserting your notebook is plugged into an AC power source. 125 Printer Help For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery, see "Changing the battery" on . • ... Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on page 62. • Let the battery return to room temperature. Your notebook is plugged into a...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 64 accessories purchasing 56 safety precautions 133 acoustic handset coupler 70 airplane power adapters 56 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 27, 28, 31, 36 back button 27, 31 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting...stop button 27, 31 troubleshooting 127 volume down button 28, 31 volume up button 27, 31 audio CD cleaning 79 inserting 43 automobile power adapter 56, 64 B battery alternate power sources 64 bay 61 calibrating 78 changing 61 charge indicator 6, 60 charge status 60 charging 16, 60 conserving...
Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 64 accessories purchasing 56 safety precautions 133 acoustic handset coupler 70 airplane power adapters 56 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 27, 28, 31, 36 back button 27, 31 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting...stop button 27, 31 troubleshooting 127 volume down button 28, 31 volume up button 27, 31 audio CD cleaning 79 inserting 43 automobile power adapter 56, 64 B battery alternate power sources 64 bay 61 calibrating 78 changing 61 charge indicator 6, 60 charge status 60 charging 16, 60 conserving...
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... 79 case 77 142 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 77 notebook exterior 76 screen 77 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 19 dial-up modem 18 DSL modem 19 external keyboard 24 external monitor 50 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 48 projector 50...
... 79 case 77 142 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 77 notebook exterior 76 screen 77 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 19 dial-up modem 18 DSL modem 19 external keyboard 24 external monitor 50 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 48 projector 50...
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... Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 48 USB support for 48 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 64 advanced settings 66, 67 alternate sources 64 automobile/airplane adapter 64 battery 60, 61, 62, 63 button 11, 26 changing modes 65 changing plans 66 connector 9, 16 conserving battery...
... Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 48 USB support for 48 pointer identifying 29 moving 29 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 64 advanced settings 66, 67 alternate sources 64 automobile/airplane adapter 64 battery 60, 61, 62, 63 button 11, 26 changing modes 65 changing plans 66 connector 9, 16 conserving battery...