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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 ...
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Contents Using the EZ Pad touchpad 29 Adjusting brightness 31 Adjusting the volume 32 Turning your wireless radio on or off 33 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 34 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 35 Using the CD or DVD drive 36 Identifying drive types 36 Using a CD or DVD 38 Using the memory card reader 38 Memory card types 39 Inserting a memory card 39 Using a memory card 39 Removing a memory card 39 Adding and removing an Express Card 40 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 41 Connecting a USB device 41 Viewing the display on a projector or ...
Contents Using the EZ Pad touchpad 29 Adjusting brightness 31 Adjusting the volume 32 Turning your wireless radio on or off 33 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 34 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 35 Using the CD or DVD drive 36 Identifying drive types 36 Using a CD or DVD 38 Using the memory card reader 38 Memory card types 39 Inserting a memory card 39 Using a memory card 39 Removing a memory card 39 Adding and removing an Express Card 40 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 41 Connecting a USB device 41 Viewing the display on a projector or ...
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www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58 Radio frequency wireless connections 59 Files ...
www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58 Radio frequency wireless connections 59 Files ...
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Contents Diskette drive (external 92 Display 92 DVD drives 94 Ethernet 95 Express cards 95 File management 96 Hard drive 96 Internet 97 Keyboard 98 Media Center 99 Memory 102 Memory card reader 102 Modem (cable or DSL 102 Modem (dial-up 103 Mouse 106 Networks (wired 107 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Pointing device 111 Power 111 Printer 112 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad or pointing device 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 127 iv
Contents Diskette drive (external 92 Display 92 DVD drives 94 Ethernet 95 Express cards 95 File management 96 Hard drive 96 Internet 97 Keyboard 98 Media Center 99 Memory 102 Memory card reader 102 Modem (cable or DSL 102 Modem (dial-up 103 Mouse 106 Networks (wired 107 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Pointing device 111 Power 111 Printer 112 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad or pointing device 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 127 iv
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CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing your online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing your online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
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... Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of...
... Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of...
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... will need this section are for informational purposes only. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label....
... will need this section are for informational purposes only. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label....
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CHAPTER 1: About This Reference 4
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Notebook is in . Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to open the LCD panel. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is off - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - The built-in speakers are turned off when ...
Notebook is in . Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to open the LCD panel. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is off - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - The built-in speakers are turned off when ...
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... page 38. If these slots are not obstructed. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. Left www.gateway.com Component Ventilation fan USB ports Express Card slot Memory card reader Ventilation fan USB ports Icon Description Express Card Memory card slot reader Helps...
... page 38. If these slots are not obstructed. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. Left www.gateway.com Component Ventilation fan USB ports Express Card slot Memory card reader Ventilation fan USB ports Icon Description Express Card Memory card slot reader Helps...
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Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component CD or DVD drive Ethernet jack Modem jack Monitor port CD or DVD drive Ethernet Modem Monitor port jack jack Icon Description Insert CDs or DVDs into this jack. Plug an Ethernet network cable into this drive. The other end of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 36. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 18. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem cable into this jack. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. To determine the type ...
Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component CD or DVD drive Ethernet jack Modem jack Monitor port CD or DVD drive Ethernet Modem Monitor port jack jack Icon Description Insert CDs or DVDs into this jack. Plug an Ethernet network cable into this drive. The other end of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 36. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 18. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem cable into this jack. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. To determine the type ...
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Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Kensington™ lock slot Kensington lock slot Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. 9
Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. Back www.gateway.com Power connector Component Icon Power connector Kensington™ lock slot Kensington lock slot Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. 9
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..., see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 83. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 86. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 49. Install a memory module into AC power. 10 The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see...
..., see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 83. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 86. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 49. Install a memory module into AC power. 10 The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see...
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Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Keyboard Power button Component Icon Keyboard Power button Status indicators Touchpad Touchpad Status indicators Description Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, ...
Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Keyboard Power button Component Icon Keyboard Power button Status indicators Touchpad Touchpad Status indicators Description Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, ...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook 12
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
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Instead, place your notebook on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Do not use the notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your notebook may overheat, increasing the risk of fire and personal injury. Soft surfaces can avoid glare on your unprotected lap. If you can block your notebook's ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to your notebook, and fire danger. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not ...
Instead, place your notebook on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Do not use the notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your notebook may overheat, increasing the risk of fire and personal injury. Soft surfaces can avoid glare on your unprotected lap. If you can block your notebook's ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to your notebook, and fire danger. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not ...
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... break up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. •...
... break up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. •...
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... cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the...
... cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the...
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...the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to your notebook for the location of the ...battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it turns on page 3. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator...
...the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to your notebook for the location of the ...battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it turns on page 3. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator...