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... or cable modem. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the router...8226; 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 47 As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made up your...
... or cable modem. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the router...8226; 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 47 As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made up your...
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... Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using high speed Internet access or connect a phone cable to www.support.gateway.com. Power button...if using Windows and the programs that are not in your AC power adapter whenever power is available. To access your hard drive. USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side ...
... Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using high speed Internet access or connect a phone cable to www.support.gateway.com. Power button...if using Windows and the programs that are not in your AC power adapter whenever power is available. To access your hard drive. USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side ...
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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... desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 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... desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this slot. Monitor port Power connector Plug an ...
Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this slot. Monitor port Power connector Plug an ...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
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...on page 68. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook's battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting... Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to you partially charged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you expect. The ...
...on page 68. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook's battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting... Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to you partially charged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you expect. The ...
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...Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page ...2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery...
...Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page ...2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery...
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...entire process takes several hours. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD ...notebook to recalibrate your battery. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over...
...entire process takes several hours. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD ...notebook to recalibrate your battery. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over...
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... drive uses a large amount of telephones. 70 Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. Tip For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on taking your notebook. ...mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off the display while you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 66. The...
... drive uses a large amount of telephones. 70 Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. Tip For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on taking your notebook. ...mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off the display while you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 66. The...
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www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling ...; 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. Additional tips • If you plan to a network. If you are prompted to enter the user password you need to connect ...
www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling ...; 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. Additional tips • If you plan to a network. If you are prompted to enter the user password you need to connect ...
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...slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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 modules. Memory bay To add... modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 99 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so ...placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline...
...slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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 modules. Memory bay To add... modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 99 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so ...placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. If you want ... discharge" on page 98. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more hard drive capacity, you can replace 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 would like more information, see "Backing up...
www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. If you want ... discharge" on page 98. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more hard drive capacity, you can replace 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 would like more information, see "Backing up...
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... 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... use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete...
... 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... use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete...
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Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 67. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing ... correctly to room temperature. 131 Power Your notebook is calibrated correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on AC power • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on recalibrating your startup password The password feature (which ...
Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 67. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing ... correctly to room temperature. 131 Power Your notebook is calibrated correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on AC power • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on recalibrating your startup password The password feature (which ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories safety precautions 139 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone ... 29, 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 133 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories safety precautions 139 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone ... 29, 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 133 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending...
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... CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
... CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
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...devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72 connector 10,... 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter 81 management 65, 69...
...devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72 connector 10,... 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter 81 management 65, 69...