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Contents DVD drives 90 Ethernet 92 Express Cards 92 File management 92 Hard drive 93 Internet 94 Keyboard 95 Media Center 96 Memory 99 Memory card reader 100 Modem (cable or DSL 100 Modem (dial-up 100 Mouse 104 Networks (wired 105 Networks (wireless 107 Passwords 109 Power 110 Printer 110 Sound 112 Status indicators 112 Touchpad 113 Video 113 Telephone support 113 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 113 Appendix A: Legal Information 115 Index 127 iv
Contents DVD drives 90 Ethernet 92 Express Cards 92 File management 92 Hard drive 93 Internet 94 Keyboard 95 Media Center 96 Memory 99 Memory card reader 100 Modem (cable or DSL 100 Modem (dial-up 100 Mouse 104 Networks (wired 105 Networks (wireless 107 Passwords 109 Power 110 Printer 110 Sound 112 Status indicators 112 Touchpad 113 Video 113 Telephone support 113 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 113 Appendix A: Legal Information 115 Index 127 iv
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...In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet •... 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click...
...In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet •... 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click...
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... is for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Important The label shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. For more information For more information about your notebook...
... is for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Important The label shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. For more information For more information about your notebook...
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... of an adapter that is available with the media. 6 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards...
... of an adapter that is available with the media. 6 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 44. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards...
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..., scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Monitor port USB port Microphone jack Headphone jack with SPDIF support Description Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this jack. 8
..., scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Monitor port USB port Microphone jack Headphone jack with SPDIF support Description Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this jack. 8
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... computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that they are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a pillow or... cushion to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and...
... computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that they are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a pillow or... cushion to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and...
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..." in your notebook on a wireless network, see "Using the keyboard" on page 24. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com To turn the Bluetooth radio on: • Press FN + F6. To turn the Bluetooth radio off . Tip For more information about using your notebook... a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Bluetooth Networking" in your online User Guide Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off : • Press FN + F2.
..." in your notebook on a wireless network, see "Using the keyboard" on page 24. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com To turn the Bluetooth radio on: • Press FN + F6. To turn the Bluetooth radio off . Tip For more information about using your notebook... a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Bluetooth Networking" in your online User Guide Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off : • Press FN + F2.
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... push the disc into the manual eject hole. Tip Your notebook must be turned on the DVD drive. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™. Important...
... push the disc into the manual eject hole. Tip Your notebook must be turned on the DVD drive. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™. Important...
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This slot accepts one Type 54 Express Card. Hot-swapping means that you can insert an Express Card while your notebook. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. To insert an Express Card: • Push the card firmly into the Express Card slot, label-side up, until the outer edge of ...
This slot accepts one Type 54 Express Card. Hot-swapping means that you can insert an Express Card while your notebook. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. To insert an Express Card: • Push the card firmly into the Express Card slot, label-side up, until the outer edge of ...
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www.gateway.com 3 Click the Express Card name, then click OK. The Safe to Remove...software the device needs. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search... peripheral devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your notebook. Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. ...
www.gateway.com 3 Click the Express Card name, then click OK. The Safe to Remove...software the device needs. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search... peripheral devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your notebook. Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. ...
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... monitor, projector, or television to a USB port on a projector, monitor, or television You can use a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Turn off your audience. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To connect your USB device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the USB cable...
... monitor, projector, or television to a USB port on a projector, monitor, or television You can use a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Turn off your audience. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To connect your USB device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the USB cable...
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...8482; in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. www.gateway.com • Close the LCD panel to turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or... DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, ...
...8482; in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. www.gateway.com • Close the LCD panel to turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or... DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, ...
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... not last as long as you are accustomed to use. - Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
... not last as long as you are accustomed to use. - Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
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... management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you assign different power saving modes to a power plan. The Windows Mobility Center window...
... management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you assign different power saving modes to a power plan. The Windows Mobility Center window...
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Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 64
Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 64
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... from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can result in expensive repairs that are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to support extra weight. • When transporting your notebook, we recommend that are comfortable for an extended period of it in high temperatures. Damage due to either...
... from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can result in expensive repairs that are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to support extra weight. • When transporting your notebook, we recommend that are comfortable for an extended period of it in high temperatures. Damage due to either...
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... stopped working correctly. If only one or two items of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover your ... problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 79. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to recover your system under most computer problems by returning your system to a previous state when everything you...
... stopped working correctly. If only one or two items of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover your ... problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 79. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to recover your system under most computer problems by returning your system to a previous state when everything you...
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Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. A list of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow ...
Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. A list of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow ...
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CHAPTER8 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support 85
CHAPTER8 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support 85
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... surge protector, make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on. 86 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged.
... surge protector, make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on. 86 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged.