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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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . 5 Front 6... . . . . . 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 16 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 19 Starting your ...
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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . 5 Front 6... . . . . . 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 16 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 19 Starting your ...
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Insert one Type 54 Express Card into this connector. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 42. Secure your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic ... as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive Express Card slot USB ports Power connector Kensington™ lock slot DVD drive Express Card Kensington slot USB ports Power lock slot connector Icon Description Insert CDs or DVDs into this port.
Insert one Type 54 Express Card into this connector. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 42. Secure your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic ... as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive Express Card slot USB ports Power connector Kensington™ lock slot DVD drive Express Card Kensington slot USB ports Power lock slot connector Icon Description Insert CDs or DVDs into this port.
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...Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter Temperature: Operating: 5 oC to 35 oC Non-operating: -20 oC to 65 oC Warning Do not attempt to you expect. The AC adapter... Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first...original cord or your notebook on page 56. 16 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The ... adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your eyes. • Find ways to fully charge. Connecting the AC adapter ...
...Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter Temperature: Operating: 5 oC to 35 oC Non-operating: -20 oC to 65 oC Warning Do not attempt to you expect. The AC adapter... Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first...original cord or your notebook on page 56. 16 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The ... adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your eyes. • Find ways to fully charge. Connecting the AC adapter ...
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...gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power... cord into a different wall outlet. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to...
...gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power... cord into a different wall outlet. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to...
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... Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 56 If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. CHAPTER 5: Managing...
... Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 56 If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. CHAPTER 5: Managing...
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www.gateway.com • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook is not in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter.... • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you plan on page 54. The display stays off auto-save features in use. • ...
www.gateway.com • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook is not in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use a power adapter.... • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you plan on page 54. The display stays off auto-save features in use. • ...
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... off or put in your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 53. 69 www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn on your AC power adapter to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from...
... off or put in your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 53. 69 www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn on your AC power adapter to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from...
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... 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 AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, ...or hard drive bay cover, 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 damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Help For more information about troubleshooting, ...
... 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 AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, ...or hard drive bay cover, 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 damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Help For more information about troubleshooting, ...
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...return to room temperature. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 55. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Type the keyword... the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure ...
...return to room temperature. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 55. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Type the keyword... the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure ...
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... 8 microphone jack 8 muting 36 next button 31 pause button 31 play button 31 stop button 31 troubleshooting 112 audio CD cleaning 75 inserting 43 automobile power adapter 59 B battery alternate power sources 59 bay 55 calibrating 74 changing 55 charge indicator 54 charge status 54 charging 16, 54 conserving... extending life 74 fuel gauges 74 icons 54 installing 55 latch 10 life span 74 locating 10 managing power 58 maximizing performance 57 monitoring charge 54 recalibrating 56 recharging 16, 54 release latch 10 replacing 55 storing 75 troubleshooting 110 bays battery 55 hard ...
... 8 microphone jack 8 muting 36 next button 31 pause button 31 play button 31 stop button 31 troubleshooting 112 audio CD cleaning 75 inserting 43 automobile power adapter 59 B battery alternate power sources 59 bay 55 calibrating 74 changing 55 charge indicator 54 charge status 54 charging 16, 54 conserving... extending life 74 fuel gauges 74 icons 54 installing 55 latch 10 life span 74 locating 10 managing power 58 maximizing performance 57 monitoring charge 54 recalibrating 56 recharging 16, 54 release latch 10 replacing 55 storing 75 troubleshooting 110 bays battery 55 hard ...
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... case 73 CD 75 DVD 75 keyboard 73 LCD panel 74 128 notebook exterior 72 screen 74 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 23 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 18 dial-up modem 19 DSL modem 18 external keyboard 24 external monitor 48 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 47 projector 48... modem 7, 18 Ethernet 7 external audio 8 external diskette drive 8, 9, 47 external speakers 8 flash drive 8, 9, 47 HDMI (TV) out 7 headphone 8 keyboard 8, 9 microphone 8 monitor (VGA) 8, 49 mouse 8, 9 network 7 power 9, 16 printer 8, 9 projector 49 scanner 8, 9 speaker 8
... case 73 CD 75 DVD 75 keyboard 73 LCD panel 74 128 notebook exterior 72 screen 74 clicking 30 closing unresponsive program 23 connecting AC adapter 16 cable modem 18 dial-up modem 19 DSL modem 18 external keyboard 24 external monitor 48 keyboard 24 mouse 29 printer 47 projector 48... modem 7, 18 Ethernet 7 external audio 8 external diskette drive 8, 9, 47 external speakers 8 flash drive 8, 9, 47 HDMI (TV) out 7 headphone 8 keyboard 8, 9 microphone 8 monitor (VGA) 8, 49 mouse 8, 9 network 7 power 9, 16 printer 8, 9 projector 49 scanner 8, 9 speaker 8
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www.gateway.com television 48 USB 8, 9, 47 VGA 8, 49 wired Ethernet wired network 18, 19 19 copyright notice 125 D default printer 111 dialing codes 66 dial-up ... DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E Effects button 33 eject button CD 43 DVD 43 eject hole CD 43 DVD 43 EmPower power adapter 59 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 18 jack 7, 18 Express Card 129
www.gateway.com television 48 USB 8, 9, 47 VGA 8, 49 wired Ethernet wired network 18, 19 19 copyright notice 125 D default printer 111 dialing codes 66 dial-up ... DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E Effects button 33 eject button CD 43 DVD 43 eject hole CD 43 DVD 43 EmPower power adapter 59 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 18 jack 7, 18 Express Card 129
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...devices 47 Plug and Play devices USB support for 47 pointer identifying 29 moving 30 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 59 advanced settings 61, 63 132 alternate sources 59 automobile/airplane adapter 59 battery 54, 55, 56, 58 button 7, 26 changing modes 60 changing plans 61 connector 9,... 16 conserving battery power 58 EmPower adapter 59 extending battery life 57 Hibernate mode 60 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 60 indicator 22 international adapter 69 management 53, 58 plans 61 Sleep mode 22, 26, 60 source problems 18 SpeedStep...
...devices 47 Plug and Play devices USB support for 47 pointer identifying 29 moving 30 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 59 advanced settings 61, 63 132 alternate sources 59 automobile/airplane adapter 59 battery 54, 55, 56, 58 button 7, 26 changing modes 60 changing plans 61 connector 9,... 16 conserving battery power 58 EmPower adapter 59 extending battery life 57 Hibernate mode 60 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 60 indicator 22 international adapter 69 management 53, 58 plans 61 Sleep mode 22, 26, 60 source problems 18 SpeedStep...