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... 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting... 25 Waking up your notebook 26 Turning off your notebook 26 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 27 Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 34 Using the touchpad 35 www...
... 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting... 25 Waking up your notebook 26 Turning off your notebook 26 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 27 Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 34 Using the touchpad 35 www...
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... Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 ii www.gateway.com
... Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 75 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 76 ii www.gateway.com
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... Troubleshooting 86 Audio 86 Battery 86 CD drives 86 Device installation 86 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory card reader 95 Modem (cable or DSL 95 Modem (dial-up 95 Mouse 99 Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101... Power 102 Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring 109 www...
... Troubleshooting 86 Audio 86 Battery 86 CD drives 86 Device installation 86 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory card reader 95 Modem (cable or DSL 95 Modem (dial-up 95 Mouse 99 Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101... Power 102 Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring 109 www...
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...Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. For more...8482;, and Secure Digital™. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 43. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot...
...Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. For more...8482;, and Secure Digital™. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 43. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports card reader IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot...
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... 29. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 28. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com 15 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Using the ...EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Keyboard area Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status ...
... 29. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 28. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com 15 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Using the ...EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Keyboard area Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status ...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19
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...about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook. However, you are starting your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power ...button located above the keyboard. The power button is preset to function in Using Your Computer which has been included on the front of your notebook for the first time...
...about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby/Resume mode. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook. However, you are starting your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power ...button located above the keyboard. The power button is preset to function in Using Your Computer which has been included on the front of your notebook for the first time...
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... off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off : 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. www.gateway.com 27 To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a... automatically. When the checks are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager.
... off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off : 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. www.gateway.com 27 To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a... automatically. When the checks are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager.
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...- The disc drive is in use . Important If none of the indicators are on, you when a drive is being used . A ■ LED off . 28 www.gateway.com The hard drive is not in use . ■ LED off - Wireless radio is turned off. Caps lock is turned off. Wireless radio is turned... on. The disc drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in use . Caps lock ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned off. Numeric keypad is turned on. 1 ■ LED off - Chapter 3: Getting Started ...
...- The disc drive is in use . Important If none of the indicators are on, you when a drive is being used . A ■ LED off . 28 www.gateway.com The hard drive is not in use . ■ LED off - Wireless radio is turned off. Caps lock is turned off. Wireless radio is turned... on. The disc drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in use . Caps lock ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned off. Numeric keypad is turned on. 1 ■ LED off - Chapter 3: Getting Started ...
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www.gateway.com 29 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num ... numeric keypad. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Using the...
www.gateway.com 29 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num ... numeric keypad. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Using the...
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...and help assistants in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help. See the program documentation to turn on the numeric keypad. 1 30 www.gateway.com Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of keys. Use these keys to type numbers ... Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. Chapter 3: Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. Press this ...
...and help assistants in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help. See the program documentation to turn on the numeric keypad. 1 30 www.gateway.com Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of keys. Use these keys to type numbers ... Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. Chapter 3: Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. Press this ...
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... with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby mode. www.gateway.com 31 Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same...
... with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Standby mode. www.gateway.com 31 Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same...
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www.gateway.com 33 Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Decrease volume. Using the keyboard To... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Press and hold FN, then press this system key...
www.gateway.com 33 Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Decrease volume. Using the keyboard To... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Press and hold FN, then press this system key...
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... on how to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -OR- To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 37 Use the mute and volume control buttons on the front of your hard drive. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware... controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume You can ...
... on how to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -OR- To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 37 Use the mute and volume control buttons on the front of your hard drive. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware... controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume You can ...
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Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 64 www.gateway.com
Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 64 www.gateway.com
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www.gateway.com 67 Adding or replacing memory 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in place. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the... fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot.
www.gateway.com 67 Adding or replacing memory 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in place. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the... fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot.
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...should clean the keyboard occasionally by using a product made of specially coated glass and can of air with the cloth. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to clean the LCD screen. Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. 76 www.gateway.com If ...you may need to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn the notebook upside down.
...should clean the keyboard occasionally by using a product made of specially coated glass and can of air with the cloth. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to clean the LCD screen. Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. 76 www.gateway.com If ...you may need to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn the notebook upside down.
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...9632; Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. www.gateway.com 85 Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures ... strip or surge protector, make sure that it is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you...
...9632; Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. www.gateway.com 85 Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures ... strip or surge protector, make sure that it is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you...
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... repeating or you spilled liquid in the memory bay slot. Memory You see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is failing. 94 www.gateway.com Keyboard The external keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to make sure that might be stuck, then restart your notebook. For...
... repeating or you spilled liquid in the memory bay slot. Memory You see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is failing. 94 www.gateway.com Keyboard The external keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to make sure that might be stuck, then restart your notebook. For...
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... mouse or touchpad settings" in different countries use different standards. If you have a technical problem with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your hard drive. TV out is not working ■ Make sure that you have pressed FN+F4...9632; Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the video cable is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that is connected correctly. ■ Televisions in Using Your Computer which has been included on ...
... mouse or touchpad settings" in different countries use different standards. If you have a technical problem with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your hard drive. TV out is not working ■ Make sure that you have pressed FN+F4...9632; Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the video cable is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that is connected correctly. ■ Televisions in Using Your Computer which has been included on ...