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... 79 Using alternate power sources 80 Changing power modes 81 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 83 Preventing static electricity discharge 84 Adding or replacing memory 85 Adding ...convertible notebook 106 Cleaning the exterior 106 Cleaning the keyboard 107 Cleaning the convertible notebook screen 107 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 107 Protecting your convertible notebook from viruses 108 Updating Windows 111 Restoring your system 112 Microsoft System Restore 112 Reinstalling programs and drivers 113 Restoring your convertible notebook to the original configuration . . 113 www.gateway...
... 79 Using alternate power sources 80 Changing power modes 81 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 83 Preventing static electricity discharge 84 Adding or replacing memory 85 Adding ...convertible notebook 106 Cleaning the exterior 106 Cleaning the keyboard 107 Cleaning the convertible notebook screen 107 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 107 Protecting your convertible notebook from viruses 108 Updating Windows 111 Restoring your system 112 Microsoft System Restore 112 Reinstalling programs and drivers 113 Restoring your convertible notebook to the original configuration . . 113 www.gateway...
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Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible notebook.
Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible notebook.
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...Center Tap or click Upgrade Center to locate your convertible notebook. By entering your serial number you manage your drivers. Tap or click Call Us to help you get the latest software updates for all the products that Gateway supports. Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Tap ..., specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades. Tap or click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then tap or click Notebook Computers to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your convertible notebook, type your account and general information...
...Center Tap or click Upgrade Center to locate your convertible notebook. By entering your serial number you manage your drivers. Tap or click Call Us to help you get the latest software updates for all the products that Gateway supports. Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Tap ..., specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades. Tap or click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then tap or click Notebook Computers to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your convertible notebook, type your account and general information...
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...) port. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor You can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off your convertible notebook or optional port replicator. www.gateway.com 69 You may need to your audience. For the location of the VGA port, see "Left" on page 11 and... external monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by pressing the eject button again. To use your convertible notebook for its driver. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 3 Eject the PC Card by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site.
...) port. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor You can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off your convertible notebook or optional port replicator. www.gateway.com 69 You may need to your audience. For the location of the VGA port, see "Left" on page 11 and... external monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by pressing the eject button again. To use your convertible notebook for its driver. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 3 Eject the PC Card by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site.
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... the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the desktop, then tap or click Properties. Chapter 5: Using Drives and Ports 5 After the driver is connected and you close the LCD panel, your convertible notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Standby mode. 70 www...
... the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the desktop, then tap or click Properties. Chapter 5: Using Drives and Ports 5 After the driver is connected and you close the LCD panel, your convertible notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Standby mode. 70 www...
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...System Recovery, then tap or click Recovery Help Manual. 2 Print the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide for use in the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in Step 23. 3 Back up... files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 84. For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your hard drive. www.gateway.com 89 To access this guide...
...System Recovery, then tap or click Recovery Help Manual. 2 Print the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide for use in the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in Step 23. 3 Back up... files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 84. For more hard drive capacity, you can replace your hard drive. www.gateway.com 89 To access this guide...
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www.gateway.com 93 Screw Screw Screw Screw 17 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 18 Insert the new drive into the bracket, label side up, ... into the connector. 21 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to your convertible notebook. 22 Insert the batteries, then turn your convertible notebook over. 23 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide you printed in Step 2. Replacing the hard drive kit...
www.gateway.com 93 Screw Screw Screw Screw 17 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 18 Insert the new drive into the bracket, label side up, ... into the connector. 21 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to your convertible notebook. 22 Insert the batteries, then turn your convertible notebook over. 23 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide you printed in Step 2. Replacing the hard drive kit...
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... IR. This process must select Virtual printer port for components to work correctly. The port replicator's power button controls both the convertible notebook and the port replicator only after being attached to the port replicator. If you are using a USB or parallel port ...printer connected to the port replicator, you make a different selection. www.gateway.com 101 Important Important Connecting to the port replicator The convertible notebook may detect additional devices and add drivers after the port replicator is connected to AC power. Follow any on the port replicator...
... IR. This process must select Virtual printer port for components to work correctly. The port replicator's power button controls both the convertible notebook and the port replicator only after being attached to the port replicator. If you are using a USB or parallel port ...printer connected to the port replicator, you make a different selection. www.gateway.com 101 Important Important Connecting to the port replicator The convertible notebook may detect additional devices and add drivers after the port replicator is connected to AC power. Follow any on the port replicator...
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www.gateway.com 113 Restoring your convertible notebook to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to reinstall your program or driver. To restore your convertible notebook to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your program or driver: 1 Tap or click Start...
www.gateway.com 113 Restoring your convertible notebook to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to reinstall your program or driver. To restore your convertible notebook to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your program or driver: 1 Tap or click Start...
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...must match the regional code of the disc. The regional code for more information. ■ Shut down and restart your convertible notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. Press the module into the modular bay. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. If the DVD movie does not...■ Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your DVD drive is on page 65. 122 www.gateway.com To be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your convertible notebook. A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your...
...must match the regional code of the disc. The regional code for more information. ■ Shut down and restart your convertible notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. Press the module into the modular bay. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. If the DVD movie does not...■ Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your DVD drive is on page 65. 122 www.gateway.com To be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your convertible notebook. A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your...
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...printer, make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Chapter 10: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that came with your convertible notebook. To set a default printer: 1 Tap or click Start, then tap or click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline ...9632; Make sure that you want to print to room temperature. For more information, see "Recalibrating the batteries" on installing the printer driver. 136 www.gateway.com Printer The printer will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your printer for bent or broken pins. ...
...printer, make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Chapter 10: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that came with your convertible notebook. To set a default printer: 1 Tap or click Start, then tap or click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline ...9632; Make sure that you want to print to room temperature. For more information, see "Recalibrating the batteries" on installing the printer driver. 136 www.gateway.com Printer The printer will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your printer for bent or broken pins. ...
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... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any restrictions on the use of wireless devices. Contact Gateway for additional information. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Caution The transmitting device embedded in this system are on the system label. Refer to ..., when traveling between the device and the body, for use of a wireless device in the destination country. Regulatory compliance statements Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may be used with any way. www...
... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any restrictions on the use of wireless devices. Contact Gateway for additional information. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Caution The transmitting device embedded in this system are on the system label. Refer to ..., when traveling between the device and the body, for use of a wireless device in the destination country. Regulatory compliance statements Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may be used with any way. www...
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... 105 orientation 44 properties 70 switching 34 troubleshooting 119 using 42 docking port 11 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 double-clicking 40, 45 double-tapping 45 dragging 41 drivers updating 3 drives CD 63 changing modular drives 60 DVD 12, 14, 62 DVD/CD-RW... adapter 80 Ethernet connecting 25 jack 11, 25, 98 external monitor 11, 34, 98 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 12 faxes troubleshooting 130 www.gateway.com 157
... 105 orientation 44 properties 70 switching 34 troubleshooting 119 using 42 docking port 11 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 double-clicking 40, 45 double-tapping 45 dragging 41 drivers updating 3 drives CD 63 changing modular drives 60 DVD 12, 14, 62 DVD/CD-RW... adapter 80 Ethernet connecting 25 jack 11, 25, 98 external monitor 11, 34, 98 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 12 faxes troubleshooting 130 www.gateway.com 157
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...119 memory 127 memory card reader 127 modem 128 mouse 132 network 132 passwords 134 PC Cards 134 power 135 printer 136 safety guidelines 116 screen 119, 139 screen area 119... connection speed 126 turning off convertible notebook 28 wireless network 34, 49 turning on convertible notebook 26 wireless network 34, 49 tutoring fee-based 142 U undocking 102 updating device drivers 3 Norton Internet Security 108..., 48 muting 35, 48 system keys 32, 35 troubleshooting 137 W waking up convertible notebook 27 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 32, 33 Product Key Code 17 restoring 112 updating 111 Windows ...
...119 memory 127 memory card reader 127 modem 128 mouse 132 network 132 passwords 134 PC Cards 134 power 135 printer 136 safety guidelines 116 screen 119, 139 screen area 119... connection speed 126 turning off convertible notebook 28 wireless network 34, 49 turning on convertible notebook 26 wireless network 34, 49 tutoring fee-based 142 U undocking 102 updating device drivers 3 Norton Internet Security 108..., 48 muting 35, 48 system keys 32, 35 troubleshooting 137 W waking up convertible notebook 27 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 32, 33 Product Key Code 17 restoring 112 updating 111 Windows ...