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... 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 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13 Working...
... 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 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13 Working...
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...is on - Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to open the LCD panel. Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is charging...is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out 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 ...
...is on - Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to open the LCD panel. Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is charging...is very low. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out 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 ...
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For more information, see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel Webcam Component Webcam (optional) Icon Description Use to let others see "Using the optional webcam" on . The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on page 32. 12
For more information, see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel Webcam Component Webcam (optional) Icon Description Use to let others see "Using the optional webcam" on . The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on page 32. 12
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... air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on 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...
... air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on 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...
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... information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook to Sleep mode. To put your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip For more information on your notebook completely off, it has been turned completely off or... notebook for several minutes or if you can change the Sleep mode from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that menu, you close the LCD panel without turning off your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- Although it does not turn your notebook after it ...
... information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook to Sleep mode. To put your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip For more information on your notebook completely off, it has been turned completely off or... notebook for several minutes or if you can change the Sleep mode from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that menu, you close the LCD panel without turning off your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- Although it does not turn your notebook after it ...
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... wireless communication. Toggle the status indicators on the key. Press the power button to be turned off while traveling in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same...
... wireless communication. Toggle the status indicators on the key. Press the power button to be turned off while traveling in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same...
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... information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. 27 FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in bright sunlight. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Stop playing the... feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Important: Using this system key... Increase the brightness of the display. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting.
... information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. 27 FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in bright sunlight. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Stop playing the... feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Important: Using this system key... Increase the brightness of the display. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting.
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... the cable to the IEEE 1394 port on a projector or monitor You can use a projector or monitor 1 Turn off your audience. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Tip For more information about editing video, see "Creating a video DVD" in your online User Guide. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 2 Connect...
... the cable to the IEEE 1394 port on a projector or monitor You can use a projector or monitor 1 Turn off your audience. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Tip For more information about editing video, see "Creating a video DVD" in your online User Guide. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 2 Connect...
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... properties If the image on the projector or monitor does not appear correctly, or if you want to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector or monitor, and viewing the display on . Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog... 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. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook desktop, you should adjust the display properties. 51
... properties If the image on the projector or monitor does not appear correctly, or if you want to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector or monitor, and viewing the display on . Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog... 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. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook desktop, you should adjust the display properties. 51
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...entire process takes several hours. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If recalibration is not low, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over .... 8 Open the LCD panel. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but...
...entire process takes several hours. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If recalibration is not low, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over .... 8 Open the LCD panel. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but...
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Many PC Cards or Express Cards use , to power your notebook. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not using power plans, see "Changing ... the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 66. • Close the LCD panel to get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them.
Many PC Cards or Express Cards use , to power your notebook. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not using power plans, see "Changing ... the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 66. • Close the LCD panel to get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them.
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... let you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. - www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power... management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you close the LCD panel.
... let you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. - www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power... management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you close the LCD panel.
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.... • When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway. The case (and LCD panel) can result in high temperatures. The case, although strong, is not covered by your notebook may want to gather these items and put together...
.... • When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway. The case (and LCD panel) can result in high temperatures. The case, although strong, is not covered by your notebook may want to gather these items and put together...
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...injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the vents with the exception of the memory bay. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, ... coated glass and can of air. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on components. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by your notebook. Use a soft cloth and water to drip any components. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally...
...injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the vents with the exception of the memory bay. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, ... coated glass and can of air. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on components. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by your notebook. Use a soft cloth and water to drip any components. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally...
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... the brightness" on page 35. • Make sure the notebook is not in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, ...keep these pixels are always dark or too bright • This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. For instructions on changing the display settings, see "Adjusting the brightness" on page 35. • Change the display settings. ...
... the brightness" on page 35. • Make sure the notebook is not in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, ...keep these pixels are always dark or too bright • This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. For instructions on changing the display settings, see "Adjusting the brightness" on page 35. • Change the display settings. ...
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... a video frame with two passes of display device-Small computer monitors for motion video playback. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be made correctly for the LCD screen. Many older TVs cannot display this For more information about changing the screen resolution, see... The video display will look readable. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one at a time, sequentially from Gateway. Some small display devices do not make static white backgrounds with the even lines. Important Cable connections must be purchased from top to...
... a video frame with two passes of display device-Small computer monitors for motion video playback. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be made correctly for the LCD screen. Many older TVs cannot display this For more information about changing the screen resolution, see... The video display will look readable. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one at a time, sequentially from Gateway. Some small display devices do not make static white backgrounds with the even lines. Important Cable connections must be purchased from top to...
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... drive cellular phone memory cards 44 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 60 cleaning audio CD 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...
... drive cellular phone memory cards 44 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 60 cleaning audio CD 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...
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...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 USB port 8 keys application 25 arrow 25 brightness 27 directional 25 Fn 25, 26 function 24 Hybrid Sleep 26 LCD brightness 27 LCD... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 57 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 77 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 106 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 70 line tester 70 lock cable 72 Kensington cable 7 M ...
...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 USB port 8 keys application 25 arrow 25 brightness 27 directional 25 Fn 25, 26 function 24 Hybrid Sleep 26 LCD brightness 27 LCD... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 57 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 77 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 106 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 70 line tester 70 lock cable 72 Kensington cable 7 M ...
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... 38 NTSC/PAL jack 54 Num Lock status indicator 23 system key 24 numeric keypad status indicator 23 using 24 O opening files 30 folders 30 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 30 shortcut menu 30 P packing notebook 70 password 72, 124 startup 72 supervisor 72 user 72 PC Card troubleshooting 124 PCMCIA card...
... 38 NTSC/PAL jack 54 Num Lock status indicator 23 system key 24 numeric keypad status indicator 23 using 24 O opening files 30 folders 30 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 30 shortcut menu 30 P packing notebook 70 password 72, 124 startup 72 supervisor 72 user 72 PC Card troubleshooting 124 PCMCIA card...
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www.gateway.com S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 54 system identification label 2 system keys combinations 26 locating 25 T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 128 telephone acoustic handset ... DVD drive 107 Express Cards 109 external monitor 128 faxes 119 files 110 general guidelines 104 hard drive 110 Internet connection 111, 118 keyboard 112 LCD panel 106 Media Center 113 memory 116 memory card reader 116 modem 116, 117 mouse 120 network 121, 122 passwords 124 PC Cards 124 power...
www.gateway.com S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 54 system identification label 2 system keys combinations 26 locating 25 T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 128 telephone acoustic handset ... DVD drive 107 Express Cards 109 external monitor 128 faxes 119 files 110 general guidelines 104 hard drive 110 Internet connection 111, 118 keyboard 112 LCD panel 106 Media Center 113 memory 116 memory card reader 116 modem 116, 117 mouse 120 network 121, 122 passwords 124 PC Cards 124 power...