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... 38 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 46 Viewing the display on a television 48 Modifying television settings 51 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 52 5 Managing Power 53 Monitoring the battery charge 54...
... 38 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing a CD 42 Playing a DVD 42 Creating CDs and DVDs 42 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 43 Removing a memory card 44 Adding and removing a PC Card 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 46 Viewing the display on a television 48 Modifying television settings 51 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 52 5 Managing Power 53 Monitoring the battery charge 54...
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Left Left Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this drive. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this optional jack. Do not use the notebook on page 48. Helps cool internal components. Insert CDs or DVDs into this slot. www.gateway.com 11 S-Video out jack (optional) Ventilation fan DVD drive Plug an S-Video device, such as...
Left Left Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this drive. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this optional jack. Do not use the notebook on page 48. Helps cool internal components. Insert CDs or DVDs into this slot. www.gateway.com 11 S-Video out jack (optional) Ventilation fan DVD drive Plug an S-Video device, such as...
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... www.gateway.com Protecting from your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. If you have a cable modem, use a surge...
... www.gateway.com Protecting from your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. If you have a cable modem, use a surge...
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... hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby mode. Press the power button to be turned off while traveling in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your...
... hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby mode. Press the power button to be turned off while traveling in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your...
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... a television screen using the headphone jack to a VCR will not enter Standby mode. DVD playback to hear sound while playing a DVD. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Important Press FN+F4 to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable. Use the built-in jack on your television or VCR. 3 Turn on the television or VCR. 4 Start your notebook to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on external video by copyright protection software.
... a television screen using the headphone jack to a VCR will not enter Standby mode. DVD playback to hear sound while playing a DVD. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Important Press FN+F4 to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable. Use the built-in jack on your television or VCR. 3 Turn on the television or VCR. 4 Start your notebook to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on external video by copyright protection software.
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... turned on. Warning Danger of used battery promptly. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over again. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If your notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook. 56 www.gateway.com Dispose of explosion if battery...
... turned on. Warning Danger of used battery promptly. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over again. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If your notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook. 56 www.gateway.com Dispose of explosion if battery...
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... problems with your notebook, try 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. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction...
... problems with your notebook, try 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. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction...
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... the new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" in Using Your Computer which one of the existing devices or ports you can disable. 3 Right-click the device or port you are trying to install, then determine which has been included on the display is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys. To access this guide, click Start...
... the new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" in Using Your Computer which one of the existing devices or ports you can disable. 3 Right-click the device or port you are trying to install, then determine which has been included on the display is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys. To access this guide, click Start...
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... instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on your notebook has been subjected to another drive. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your files to static electricity or physical shock, you may be accessed, or you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Save your notebook. Type...
... instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on your notebook has been subjected to another drive. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your files to static electricity or physical shock, you may be accessed, or you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ Save your notebook. Type...
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... your Internet connection, or your ISP is set up )" on page 12 to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway...
... your Internet connection, or your ISP is set up )" on page 12 to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway...
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...; Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your modem for the memory card slot does not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. You see a "Not enough memory" error message...
...; Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your modem for the memory card slot does not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. You see a "Not enough memory" error message...
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... did not pass diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on the telephone...
... did not pass diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on the telephone...
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... to recover a forgotten password. See the documentation that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com 101 Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting You cannot connect to your home network ■ If your notebook is a member of a domain before you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card...
... to recover a forgotten password. See the documentation that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com 101 Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting You cannot connect to your home network ■ If your notebook is a member of a domain before you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card...
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... port and cable for instructions on ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. www.gateway.com 103 Make sure that the power cable...
... port and cable for instructions on ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. www.gateway.com 103 Make sure that the power cable...
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... headphone jack. ■ Make sure that you may want to clear the check mark. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook is turned up . 104 www.gateway.com For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the volume control...
... headphone jack. ■ Make sure that you may want to clear the check mark. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook is turned up . 104 www.gateway.com For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the volume control...
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... not working ■ Make sure that you may need to change the TV Out mode. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Modifying television settings" on and that all cables are traveling, you have pressed FN+F4 to activate the external monitor option. ■ Make sure that the monitor is turned on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make...
... not working ■ Make sure that you may need to change the TV Out mode. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Modifying television settings" on and that all cables are traveling, you have pressed FN+F4 to activate the external monitor option. ■ Make sure that the monitor is turned on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make...
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... power adapter 59 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24 external monitor 13, 31 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 97 files opening 35 troubleshooting 91 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 68 replacing 68 troubleshooting 91 headphone jack 10 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 www.gateway...
... power adapter 59 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24 external monitor 13, 31 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 97 files opening 35 troubleshooting 91 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 68 replacing 68 troubleshooting 91 headphone jack 10 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 www.gateway...
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searching 6 starting 5 Using your computer link 5 Hibernate mode 59 hot-swapping 44 I i.Link port 12 IEEE 1394 port 12 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 17 installing battery 56 devices 86 hard drive 68 memory 63 PC Card 44 Internet troubleshooting 92, 97 IRQ conflicts 86 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 11 key combinations 31 keyboard buttons 29 cleaning 76 connecting 29 features 29 locating 15 troubleshooting 94 USB port 12 keys application 30 arrow 30 battery status 32 brightness 32 directional...
searching 6 starting 5 Using your computer link 5 Hibernate mode 59 hot-swapping 44 I i.Link port 12 IEEE 1394 port 12 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 17 installing battery 56 devices 86 hard drive 68 memory 63 PC Card 44 Internet troubleshooting 92, 97 IRQ conflicts 86 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 11 key combinations 31 keyboard buttons 29 cleaning 76 connecting 29 features 29 locating 15 troubleshooting 94 USB port 12 keys application 30 arrow 30 battery status 32 brightness 32 directional...
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removing 63 replacing 63 troubleshooting 94 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 99 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42...
removing 63 replacing 63 troubleshooting 94 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 99 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42...
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... 35 opening shortcut menu 36 right-clicking 36 rocker switch 34 selecting screen objects 35 training CD 109 classroom 109 Gateway Learning Libraries 109 Learn With Gateway 109 troubleshooting audio 104 automated system 107 device installation 86 display 87 DVD drive 88 faxes 97 files 91 general guidelines 85 hard drive 91 Internet connection 92, 97 IRQ conflict 86 keyboard 94 LCD panel 87 memory 94 memory card reader 95 modem 95 www.gateway.com...
... 35 opening shortcut menu 36 right-clicking 36 rocker switch 34 selecting screen objects 35 training CD 109 classroom 109 Gateway Learning Libraries 109 Learn With Gateway 109 troubleshooting audio 104 automated system 107 device installation 86 display 87 DVD drive 88 faxes 97 files 91 general guidelines 85 hard drive 91 Internet connection 92, 97 IRQ conflict 86 keyboard 94 LCD panel 87 memory 94 memory card reader 95 modem 95 www.gateway.com...