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.../100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). The Ethernet device installed in your network running at the speed of Network adapters. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your computer is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet.... If one . 47 www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security ...
.../100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). The Ethernet device installed in your network running at the speed of Network adapters. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your computer is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet.... If one . 47 www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security ...
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...end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. 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 a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight...-through network cable into the network jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. The WAN port is used to connect the router to...
...end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. 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 a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight...-through network cable into the network jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. The WAN port is used to connect the router to...
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... IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b formats but not with different standards. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device... on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not the only issue if you decide to keep intruders out of Network adapters. If you get the correct format that matches your computer. • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment capability that serves as ...
... IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b formats but not with different standards. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device... on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not the only issue if you decide to keep intruders out of Network adapters. If you get the correct format that matches your computer. • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment capability that serves as ...
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...connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to..., then click Connect. These devices may have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on the...
...connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to..., then click Connect. These devices may have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on the...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 ... your computer 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 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 ... your computer 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 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting ...
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..., scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack Plug an.... Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media.
..., scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack Plug an.... Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media.
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... connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10
... connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10
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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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...original cord or your notebook's battery. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you partially charged. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged... before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery. The...
...original cord or your notebook's battery. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you partially charged. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged... before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery. The...
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...FN+F1 to your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 For more information, ...see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet...
...FN+F1 to your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 For more information, ...see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet...
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... the manual eject hole. You can use the memory card reader to turn on the edges of the disc until it snaps off of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of...
... the manual eject hole. You can use the memory card reader to turn on the edges of the disc until it snaps off of an adapter that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of...
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... 105 for more information about using an additional battery. Laser printers and cartridges are more memory. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you run your notebook. If your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Printers You can attach almost any... but they print much faster than inkjet printers. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. Hard drives If you want to increase your internal storage ...
... 105 for more information about using an additional battery. Laser printers and cartridges are more memory. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you run your notebook. If your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Printers You can attach almost any... but they print much faster than inkjet printers. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. Hard drives If you want to increase your internal storage ...
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...mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. while your notebook is in Sleep mode, it restarts using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook reads the memory information...when you turn off similar to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. If your notebook, it . The next...
...mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. while your notebook is in Sleep mode, it restarts using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook reads the memory information...when you turn off similar to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. If your notebook, it . The next...
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If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off all ...
If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. • Take a telephone line protector. • Take a telephone line tester to check for takeoff and landing. • Turn off all ...
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... devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 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 internationally, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid...
... devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 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 internationally, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid...
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... 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. 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 modules. Memory... a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 100. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules).
... 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. 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 modules. Memory... a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 100. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules).
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... bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 104
... bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 104
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...a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 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 can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the ...
...a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 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 can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the ...
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As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. 109 www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 ...Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. 109 www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 ...Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
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..., click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 ... bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery 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 any maintenance...
..., click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 ... bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery 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 any maintenance...