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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 to a broadband modem or network 18 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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 to a broadband modem or network 18 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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....gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into this connector. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your notebook may become hot enough to this port. If these slots. Plug the AC adapter...
....gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into this connector. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your notebook may become hot enough to this port. If these slots. Plug the AC adapter...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
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... partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came...
... partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came...
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... for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator).... The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your ...
... for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator).... The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your ...
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...bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 98. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: ...1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 69. 99 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 ...
...bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 98. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: ...1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 69. 99 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 ...
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... drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 98. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices...
... drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 98. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices...
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...the outlet, plug a working on . • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to an electrical outlet, turned on page 68. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about recharging the battery, see...no easy way to room temperature. 129 For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 70. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that ...
...the outlet, plug a working on . • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to an electrical outlet, turned on page 68. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about recharging the battery, see...no easy way to room temperature. 129 For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 70. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 72 accessories safety precautions 137 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 28, 42 back button 27, 38 headphone jack 8 microphone jack 8 muting 28, 38, 42 next button ... button 27, 38 stop button 27, 38 troubleshooting 131 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 51 automobile power adapter 72 B battery alternate power sources 72 bay 69 calibrating 86 changing 69 charge indicator 6, 68 charge status 68 charging 16, 68 conserving power 71 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 72 accessories safety precautions 137 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 28, 42 back button 27, 38 headphone jack 8 microphone jack 8 muting 28, 38, 42 next button ... button 27, 38 stop button 27, 38 troubleshooting 131 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 51 automobile power adapter 72 B battery alternate power sources 72 bay 69 calibrating 86 changing 69 charge indicator 6, 68 charge status 68 charging 16, 68 conserving power 71 extending...
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... 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 36 clock speed 87 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 18 dial-up modem 19 DSL modem 18 external keyboard 24 external monitor 62 IEEE 1394 device 61 keyboard 24 mouse 36...
... 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 36 clock speed 87 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 18 dial-up modem 19 DSL modem 18 external keyboard 24 external monitor 62 IEEE 1394 device 61 keyboard 24 mouse 36...
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www.gateway.com ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 72 advanced settings 74, 75 alternate sources 72 automobile/airplane adapter 72 battery 68, 69, 70, 71 button 11, 26 changing modes 73 changing plans 74 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 71 EmPower adapter 72 extending battery life 71 Hibernate mode 72 Hybrid Sleep mode 26...
www.gateway.com ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 72 advanced settings 74, 75 alternate sources 72 automobile/airplane adapter 72 battery 68, 69, 70, 71 button 11, 26 changing modes 73 changing plans 74 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 71 EmPower adapter 72 extending battery life 71 Hibernate mode 72 Hybrid Sleep mode 26...
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... dialup access. All other countries. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the Windows Vista™ Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). To access your online documentation, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with the software you need to...
... dialup access. All other countries. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in the Windows Vista™ Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). To access your online documentation, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with the software you need to...
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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 to a broadband modem or network 18 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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 to a broadband modem or network 18 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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...your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. Plug the AC adapter cable into these slots are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to this optional jack. Caution: Do not block or insert objects...a dial-up modem" on page 62. If the air vents are not obstructed. Connect an external SATA hard drive to harm your lap. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition ...
...your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. Plug the AC adapter cable into these slots are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to this optional jack. Caution: Do not block or insert objects...a dial-up modem" on page 62. If the air vents are not obstructed. Connect an external SATA hard drive to harm your lap. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition ...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
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The replacement cord must be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. 16 Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the...
The replacement cord must be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. 16 Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the...
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... the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 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...
... the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 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...
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...to the notebook and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then... and any module can be placed in any Express and memory cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 98. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory ...
...to the notebook and remove any slot. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then... and any module can be placed in any Express and memory cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 98. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory ...
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... under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 89. 2 Back up any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn 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 can replace an original drive with...a higher-capacity drive. 102 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 69. If you would like more information, see "Creating recovery ...
... under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 89. 2 Back up any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn 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 can replace an original drive with...a higher-capacity drive. 102 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 69. If you would like more information, see "Creating recovery ...
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...Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 70. • Let the battery... about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free...
...Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 70. • Let the battery... about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free...