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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 ...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 Starting your notebook...
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 ...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 Starting your notebook...
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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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... cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Caution Make sure...
... cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Caution Make sure...
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... and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). 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...
... and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). 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...
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...you are running more slowly than you can swap batteries when necessary. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by plugging your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to increase your internal storage space, try ...See "Changing the battery" on page 61 for more information about using an additional battery. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 6 Click on a tab and make changes to the television settings as multimedia games or...
...you are running more slowly than you can swap batteries when necessary. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by plugging your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to increase your internal storage space, try ...See "Changing the battery" on page 61 for more information about using an additional battery. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 6 Click on a tab and make changes to the television settings as multimedia games or...
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... drive uses a large amount of telephones. For more information about traveling with your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The next time you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information...
... drive uses a large amount of telephones. For more information about traveling with your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The next time you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information...
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... charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity... only through their networks. • If your online User Guide. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled,...
... charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity... only through their networks. • If your online User Guide. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled,...
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... not 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... tab in the memory bay. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 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...
... not 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... tab in the memory bay. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 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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... the 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 your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
... the 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 your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
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... 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 your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged....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 troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal ...
... 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 your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged....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 troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal ...
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...securely to press. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the printer is online. ...correctly to room temperature. The printer will not turn it on. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that your AC power adapter is installed correctly. For instructions on page 62. • Let the battery return to your battery...
...securely to press. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the printer is online. ...correctly to room temperature. The printer will not turn it on. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that your AC power adapter is installed correctly. For instructions on page 62. • Let the battery return to your battery...
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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 ...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...fuel gauges 78 icons 60 installing 61 latch 10 life span 78 locating 10 managing power 63 maximizing performance 63 monitoring charge 60 purchasing 56 recalibrating 62 recharging 16, 60 release...
... 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 ...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...fuel gauges 78 icons 60 installing 61 latch 10 life span 78 locating 10 managing power 63 maximizing performance 63 monitoring charge 60 purchasing 56 recalibrating 62 recharging 16, 60 release...
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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 9,... 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 9,... 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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... 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...
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....gateway.com Hibernate mode 64 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 64 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 73 management 59, 63 plans 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane... 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults...
....gateway.com Hibernate mode 64 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 64 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 73 management 59, 63 plans 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane... 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults...