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... 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
... 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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... notebook contains information that includes information on your online User Guide. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see ...your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this information if you call for assistance. 2 Gateway model and serial number A label on the...
... notebook contains information that includes information on your online User Guide. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see ...your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this information if you call for assistance. 2 Gateway model and serial number A label on the...
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www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system.
www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system.
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... can be plugged into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 44. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug a dial-up modem...
... can be plugged into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 44. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug a dial-up modem...
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... the battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard... power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 95. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 2.
... the battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard... power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 95. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 2.
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www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks...you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to provide extra back support. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you use a pillow or cushion to ...on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your wrists. If the desk is not adjustable or is at your notebook • Avoid bending, ...
www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks...you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to provide extra back support. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you use a pillow or cushion to ...on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your wrists. If the desk is not adjustable or is at your notebook • Avoid bending, ...
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Tip For more information about using your notebook on or off: • Press FN + F6. Type the keyword Bluetooth in your online User Guide Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. To turn the Bluetooth radio on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Bluetooth Networking" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 39
Tip For more information about using your notebook on or off: • Press FN + F6. Type the keyword Bluetooth in your online User Guide Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. To turn the Bluetooth radio on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Bluetooth Networking" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 39
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... card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the media. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, and RS-MultiMediaCard™. You can use memory cards...
... card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the media. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, and RS-MultiMediaCard™. You can use memory cards...
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... restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook does not have an eject button, it uses Type II PC Cards. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. You do not need to the slot. Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card Your notebook has a PC Card or Express ...for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. This slot accepts one Type II PC Card or one Type 54 Express Card. www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information...
... restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook does not have an eject button, it uses Type II PC Cards. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. You do not need to the slot. Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card Your notebook has a PC Card or Express ...for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. This slot accepts one Type II PC Card or one Type 54 Express Card. www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information...
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... Before you plug it into the appropriate port. Important For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. IEEE... 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your USB device's installation guide. See your notebook will prompt you can ...
... Before you plug it into the appropriate port. Important For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. IEEE... 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your USB device's installation guide. See your notebook will prompt you can ...
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... Drives and Accessories 2 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the monitor or projector. 50 Viewing the display on your audience. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Tip For more information about editing video, see "Creating a video DVD" in your notebook. 2 Connect one end of the cable...
... Drives and Accessories 2 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the monitor or projector. 50 Viewing the display on your audience. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Tip For more information about editing video, see "Creating a video DVD" in your notebook. 2 Connect one end of the cable...
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... more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook is in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to support pillars, in large areas such as the display and drives, turn on page 60. Changing power modes You can use alternate power sources whenever possible...
... more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook is in Sleep mode, it reads the memory information from CDs or DVDs to support pillars, in large areas such as the display and drives, turn on page 60. Changing power modes You can use alternate power sources whenever possible...
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... Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you want to the power button and Sleep system key. 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). Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you selected, then click Save changes. The Windows Mobility Center...
... Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you want to the power button and Sleep system key. 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). Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you selected, then click Save changes. The Windows Mobility Center...
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Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to a power plan. The top three settings are not tied to On ... plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in . Type the keyword power management in the Search Help...
Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to a power plan. The top three settings are not tied to On ... plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in . Type the keyword power management in the Search Help...
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...-free cloth • An aerosol can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your notebook, we recommend that has a narrow, straw-like extension 76 Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the...
...-free cloth • An aerosol can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your notebook, we recommend that has a narrow, straw-like extension 76 Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the...
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www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on fixed power. Caution When the battery is in "Troubleshooting" on... power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Gateway provides everything you have removed the battery from the center to run on AC power, remove the battery. However, remember that when you... in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you want to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com.
www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on fixed power. Caution When the battery is in "Troubleshooting" on... power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Gateway provides everything you have removed the battery from the center to run on AC power, remove the battery. However, remember that when you... in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you want to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com.
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option ...follow that were pre-installed at the factory. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers...
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option ...follow that were pre-installed at the factory. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers...
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... on page 88. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you install software or device drivers. Help For... more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can also create a restore point manually.
... on page 88. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you install software or device drivers. Help For... more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can also create a restore point manually.
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CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support 103
CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support 103
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... supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is turned on. 104 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your...
... supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is turned on. 104 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your...