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... 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 Left 7 Right 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started. 13...-up modem 19 Starting your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 22 Turning off your notebook 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 25 i
... 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 Left 7 Right 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started. 13...-up modem 19 Starting your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 22 Turning off your notebook 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 25 i
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www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 61 Changing the power plan 61 Changing advanced settings 63 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 65 Packing your notebook 66 ... Power 69 Additional tips 70 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 71 Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 72 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 73 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Maintaining the battery 74 Storing batteries 75 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 75 Recovering your system 76 Creating recovery discs...
www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 61 Changing the power plan 61 Changing advanced settings 63 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 65 Packing your notebook 66 ... Power 69 Additional tips 70 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 71 Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 72 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 73 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Maintaining the battery 74 Storing batteries 75 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 75 Recovering your system 76 Creating recovery discs...
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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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... SPDIF support Description Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this jack. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into these ports.
... SPDIF support Description Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this jack. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into these ports.
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..., see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on page 42. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into this drive. To determine the type of drive in your notebook to an... types" on page 42. Secure your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this slot. 9 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...
..., see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on page 42. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into this drive. To determine the type of drive in your notebook to an... types" on page 42. Secure your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this slot. 9 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...
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... page 24. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 29. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Multimedia panel (optional) Keyboard Touchpad Speakers Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see...
... page 24. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 29. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Multimedia panel (optional) Keyboard Touchpad Speakers Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see...
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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 (rebooting) your notebook • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 13
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 (rebooting) your notebook • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 13
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...screen is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. Make sure that they are positioned parallel to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you use a pillow or cushion to stand ...chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is no higher than eye level. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of your spine. ...
...screen is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. Make sure that they are positioned parallel to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you use a pillow or cushion to stand ...chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is no higher than eye level. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of your spine. ...
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... off your session and shuts down to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to save power. -OR- To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 23 To put your... (Start), click the arrow next to Hybrid Sleep. Important If for about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook to turn off . www.gateway.com To put your notebook.
... off your session and shuts down to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to save power. -OR- To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 23 To put your... (Start), click the arrow next to Hybrid Sleep. Important If for about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook to turn off . www.gateway.com To put your notebook.
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...the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The notebook turns off : 1. Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Many of the Windows Task Manager ...dialog box. Function keys/ System keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 24 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the keys have been assigned alternate...
...the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The notebook turns off : 1. Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Many of the Windows Task Manager ...dialog box. Function keys/ System keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 24 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the keys have been assigned alternate...
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... key. This key can also be used in combination with other keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of keys. Press FN+ 1 to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on the numeric keypad. System keys...
... key. This key can also be used in combination with other keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of keys. Press FN+ 1 to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on the numeric keypad. System keys...
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....11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 61. 26 Toggle sequence: • 1st toggle: All system LEDs on • 2nd toggle: Backlit Keyboard LEDs off, everything else on • 3rd toggle: Multimedia touch LEDs and control functions off, everything...
....11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 61. 26 Toggle sequence: • 1st toggle: All system LEDs on • 2nd toggle: Backlit Keyboard LEDs off, everything else on • 3rd toggle: Multimedia touch LEDs and control functions off, everything...
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... control to the desired screen brightness. For more information, see the help for that service. www.gateway.com Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Tip For more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant...
... control to the desired screen brightness. For more information, see the help for that service. www.gateway.com Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Tip For more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant...
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... are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of your online User Guide. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Slide the Volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons...
... are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of your online User Guide. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Slide the Volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons...
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... Your notebook may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for authorization prior to use of the wireless status indicator, see "Using the keyboard" on the wireless device. For the location of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable... gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use a wireless device may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. When in an airplane. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning your wireless radio on...
... Your notebook may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for authorization prior to use of the wireless status indicator, see "Using the keyboard" on the wireless device. For the location of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable... gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use a wireless device may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. When in an airplane. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning your wireless radio on...
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Tip For more information about using your notebook on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Using the keyboard" on while in flight. The wireless status indicator turns off : • Press FN + F6. To turn the Bluetooth radio on a wireless network, see ... Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off : • Press FN + F2. www.gateway.com To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio off .
Tip For more information about using your notebook on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Using the keyboard" on while in flight. The wireless status indicator turns off : • Press FN + F6. To turn the Bluetooth radio on a wireless network, see ... Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off : • Press FN + F2. www.gateway.com To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio off .
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www.gateway.com 3 Click the Express Card name, then click OK. Important Before you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. Help ... peripheral device, see your notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you to connect peripheral devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. The Safe to your notebook will prompt you plug it into the appropriate port. USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping...
www.gateway.com 3 Click the Express Card name, then click OK. Important Before you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. Help ... peripheral device, see your notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you to connect peripheral devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. The Safe to your notebook will prompt you plug it into the appropriate port. USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping...
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...extension • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any water into the vents. To avoid possible ...free of dust. With your notebook turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. A replacement keyboard may need to replace it again. www.gateway.com • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like ...
...extension • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any water into the vents. To avoid possible ...free of dust. With your notebook turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. A replacement keyboard may need to replace it again. www.gateway.com • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like ...
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...help . CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning it on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then try turning... the notebook on with the notebook unplugged and the battery installed. • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are listed in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral...
...help . CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning it on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then try turning... the notebook on with the notebook unplugged and the battery installed. • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are listed in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral...
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...) is plugged in correctly. • Remove all extension cables and switchboxes. • Clean the keyboard by using your keyboard, see a "Keyboard stuck" or "Key failure" error message • Make sure that nothing is not stuck. Contact your notebook. www.gateway.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can of graphics and...
...) is plugged in correctly. • Remove all extension cables and switchboxes. • Clean the keyboard by using your keyboard, see a "Keyboard stuck" or "Key failure" error message • Make sure that nothing is not stuck. Contact your notebook. www.gateway.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can of graphics and...