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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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...Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Do not use the notebook on page 62. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 19. 9 Connect an external SATA hard drive to this port. If...your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. If these slots. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on page 62. 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...
...Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Do not use the notebook on page 62. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 19. 9 Connect an external SATA hard drive to this port. If...your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. If these slots. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on page 62. 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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... no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating ...cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge the battery. You should use the AC adapter that you partially charged. Warning Do not attempt ...
... no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating ...cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge the battery. You should use the AC adapter that you partially charged. Warning Do not attempt ...
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...). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you ...a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following...
...). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you ...a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following...
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... such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you plan on page 77. Changing power ..."Recharging the battery" on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you do not use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook, ...
... such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you plan on page 77. Changing power ..."Recharging the battery" on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you do not use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook, ...
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...warm to room temperature before turning it on page 67. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. If you are prompted... to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. www.gateway....
...warm to room temperature before turning it on page 67. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. If you are prompted... to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. www.gateway....
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... be placed in any Express and memory cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 102. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected...
... be placed in any Express and memory cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 102. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected...
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... the Gateway Recovery Center. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using recovery discs" on page 102. 4 Turn off your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 93. 2 Back up files" in your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem...
... the Gateway Recovery Center. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using recovery discs" on page 102. 4 Turn off your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 93. 2 Back up files" in your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem...
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... 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 your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 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 firmly connected to the...
... 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 your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 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 firmly connected to the...
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... Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on page 68. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 133 For more information ... battery" on page 70. • Let the battery return to your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 74. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your notebook is very secure, with no easy way to an...
... Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on page 68. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 133 For more information ... battery" on page 70. • Let the battery return to your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 74. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your notebook is very secure, with no easy way to an...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 72 accessories safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 28, 43 back button 27, 38 headphone ... button 27, 38 stop button 27, 38 troubleshooting 135 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 141 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 28, 43 back button 27, 38 headphone ... button 27, 38 stop button 27, 38 troubleshooting 135 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 moving 36 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...
www.gateway.com moving 36 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...