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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 ...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 ...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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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. 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
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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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Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 62. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Important If... after being charged for the battery to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you expect. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be much shorter than you use the AC...
Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 62. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Important If... after being charged for the battery to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you expect. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be much shorter than you use the AC...
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... information" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 For more information, see "Front" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook's power connector. 3...outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status...
... information" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 For more information, see "Front" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook's power connector. 3...outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status...
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... and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook. 44 Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using the memory card reader You can also...
... and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook. 44 Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using the memory card reader You can also...
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...games or graphics programs, use PAL instead of memory. Memory Large programs, such as necessary. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you want to buy an additional battery so you may need additional space for accessories or supplies. Hard drives... 6 Click on page 100 for more information. Tip If you are running more memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Batteries If you run your programs are traveling internationally, you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a...
...games or graphics programs, use PAL instead of memory. Memory Large programs, such as necessary. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you want to buy an additional battery so you may need additional space for accessories or supplies. Hard drives... 6 Click on page 100 for more information. Tip If you are running more memory. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Batteries If you run your programs are traveling internationally, you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a...
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... of your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on your notebook, it switches to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter...while your notebook is in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter. For more information about traveling with your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If you turn off . The next time you plan on ...
... of your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on your notebook, it switches to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter...while your notebook is in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter. For more information about traveling with your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If you turn off . The next time you plan on ...
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... the X-ray scanner, but never carry it in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook stable during travel. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off all...
... the X-ray scanner, but never carry it in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook stable during travel. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off all...
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..." on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 73 Power • Take your online User Guide. 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 protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook...
..." on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 73 Power • Take your online User Guide. 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 protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook...
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...). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 61. 95...Changing the battery" on page 94. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over ...
...). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any PC Cards or Express Cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 61. 95...Changing the battery" on page 94. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over ...
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... fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. 99 This module is marked with the... cover, then tighten the cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can...
... fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. 99 This module is marked with the... cover, then tighten the cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can...
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Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Backing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on... more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. 100 For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you would like more information, see "Recovering...
Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Backing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on... more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 61. 100 For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you would like more information, see "Recovering...
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... new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on -screen instructions.
... new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on -screen instructions.
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... was dropped, or if the case was damaged. While troubleshooting your notebook, 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...remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook 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 screws,...
... was dropped, or if the case was damaged. While troubleshooting your notebook, 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...remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook 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 screws,...
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...on inserting your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on page 60. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Type the keyword printer...8226; Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on page 61. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing the battery" on recalibrating your notebook is plugged ...
...on inserting your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on page 60. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Type the keyword printer...8226; Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on page 61. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing the battery" on recalibrating your notebook is plugged ...
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... 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 28, 31, ..., 31 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 power 63...
... 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 28, 31, ..., 31 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 power 63...
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... 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...
... 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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Index eject hole CD 43 DVD 43 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 94 EmPower power adapter 64 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 19 jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor ...119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100...
Index eject hole CD 43 DVD 43 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 94 EmPower power adapter 64 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 19 jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor ...119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100...
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www.gateway.com K Kensington cable lock 72 lock slot 7 key combinations 26 keyboard buttons 24 cleaning 77 connecting 24 features 24 keys 24 locating 11 troubleshooting 112 ... microphone built-in 11 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 72 modem cable 8, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 18, 70 DSL 8, 19 international adapter 70 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 116 145
www.gateway.com K Kensington cable lock 72 lock slot 7 key combinations 26 keyboard buttons 24 cleaning 77 connecting 24 features 24 keys 24 locating 11 troubleshooting 112 ... microphone built-in 11 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 72 modem cable 8, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 18, 70 DSL 8, 19 international adapter 70 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 116 145