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www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154 Media Center 155 Memory 157 Memory card reader 157 Modem (cable or DSL 157 Modem (dial-up 157 Mouse 160 Networks (wired 160 Networks (wireless 161 Passwords 163 PC Cards...
www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154 Media Center 155 Memory 157 Memory card reader 157 Modem (cable or DSL 157 Modem (dial-up 157 Mouse 160 Networks (wired 160 Networks (wireless 161 Passwords 163 PC Cards...
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... or turns off . Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all memory information to an EmPower™ in Hibernate mode, your notebook, it switches to the hard drive. mode 91 www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary.... For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to most devices except memory. Save the battery(ies) for times ...
... or turns off . Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all memory information to an EmPower™ in Hibernate mode, your notebook, it switches to the hard drive. mode 91 www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary.... For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to most devices except memory. Save the battery(ies) for times ...
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...notebook completely off. Hibernate is now an option you activated Hibernate mode. The next time you turn on your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a System hibernates list, then click the time you want... savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. OR Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced tab. www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings Activating and using Hibernate mode Help and Support For more information about using Hibernate mode, click Start, then click...
...notebook completely off. Hibernate is now an option you activated Hibernate mode. The next time you turn on your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a System hibernates list, then click the time you want... savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. OR Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced tab. www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings Activating and using Hibernate mode Help and Support For more information about using Hibernate mode, click Start, then click...
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... your hard drive is covered under "Power" on page 164. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped,... . Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you ...
... your hard drive is covered under "Power" on page 164. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped,... . Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you ...
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...play these CDs on the notebook or optional port replicator. ■ If you are using your volume control, see "Gateway Web site" on page 133. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure..."Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 2. 151 DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc ■ The disc may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Your notebook may be read by the drive. ■ Some music CDs have copy protection ...
...play these CDs on the notebook or optional port replicator. ■ If you are using your volume control, see "Gateway Web site" on page 133. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure..."Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 2. 151 DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc ■ The disc may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Your notebook may be read by the drive. ■ Some music CDs have copy protection ...
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... guide. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Also make sure that came with your telephone line, then check for a... the keyword memory error in the Search box, then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see the...
... guide. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Also make sure that came with your telephone line, then check for a... the keyword memory error in the Search box, then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see the...
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...Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. Sound Tips & Tricks For more information about using your printer for adding additional memory. For instructions on how to the printer. See the guide that you may want to toggle the indicators. 165 Most printers have been ...files or many files at one time, you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. On select Gateway notebooks, you want to add additional memory to adjust the volume control in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make...
...Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. Sound Tips & Tricks For more information about using your printer for adding additional memory. For instructions on how to the printer. See the guide that you may want to toggle the indicators. 165 Most printers have been ...files or many files at one time, you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. On select Gateway notebooks, you want to add additional memory to adjust the volume control in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make...
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... 18 buttons programming 127 C cable modem 37 calibrating 11, 163 camera See digital camera See digital video camera capturing video to computer 73 cards troubleshooting memory card 157 troubleshooting PC Card 163 CD adding tracks to your library 71 cleaning 133 copying 85 creating audio 75, 76 creating data 76, 82...
... 18 buttons programming 127 C cable modem 37 calibrating 11, 163 camera See digital camera See digital video camera capturing video to computer 73 cards troubleshooting memory card 157 troubleshooting PC Card 163 CD adding tracks to your library 71 cleaning 133 copying 85 creating audio 75, 76 creating data 76, 82...
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www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... SecurityCenter 45 scanning for viruses 46 starting 46 updating 47 McAfee Spamkiller 45 McAfee VirusScan 45 Media Center getting help 5 troubleshooting 155 Media Player 65 memory troubleshooting 157 menu bar 10 messages checking e-mail 40 sending e-mail 40 Microsoft Fax 109 Internet Explorer 36 Outlook 36 Outlook Express 36 Windows Media...
www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... SecurityCenter 45 scanning for viruses 46 starting 46 updating 47 McAfee Spamkiller 45 McAfee VirusScan 45 Media Center getting help 5 troubleshooting 155 Media Player 65 memory troubleshooting 157 menu bar 10 messages checking e-mail 40 sending e-mail 40 Microsoft Fax 109 Internet Explorer 36 Outlook 36 Outlook Express 36 Windows Media...
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... faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power 164 printer 164 safety guidelines 148 screen 150... controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 W WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 16 desktop 8 Files...
... faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power 164 printer 164 safety guidelines 148 screen 150... controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 W WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 16 desktop 8 Files...
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... the modem jack ( ) if using high-speed access. Then lock it clicks. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Ethernet jack Memory card reader PC Card slot Modem jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. FRONT LCD panel release latch Microphone jack Headphone jack Speaker Battery Indicator...
... the modem jack ( ) if using high-speed access. Then lock it clicks. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Ethernet jack Memory card reader PC Card slot Modem jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. FRONT LCD panel release latch Microphone jack Headphone jack Speaker Battery Indicator...
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... Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area...or DVD drive 29 Identifying drive types 29 Inserting a CD or DVD 30 Using the memory card reader 31 Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 31 Using a memory card 31 Removing a memory card 31 Adding and removing a PC Card 32 i
... Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area...or DVD drive 29 Identifying drive types 29 Inserting a CD or DVD 30 Using the memory card reader 31 Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 31 Using a memory card 31 Removing a memory card 31 Adding and removing a PC Card 32 i
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Contents www.gateway.com Changing batteries 33 Replacing the main battery 33 Installing a secondary battery 34 Recalibrating the battery 35 Ordering accessories 36 Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 37 Preventing static electricity discharge 38 Adding or replacing memory modules 38 Replacing the hard drive kit 41 Replacing the keyboard 44 Removing the keyboard 44 Installing the keyboard 48 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 51 Index 63 ii
Contents www.gateway.com Changing batteries 33 Replacing the main battery 33 Installing a secondary battery 34 Recalibrating the battery 35 Ordering accessories 36 Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 37 Preventing static electricity discharge 38 Adding or replacing memory modules 38 Replacing the hard drive kit 41 Replacing the keyboard 44 Removing the keyboard 44 Installing the keyboard 48 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 51 Index 63 ii
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CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ... EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ... EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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... reader" on page 13. 8 For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem cable into this jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port...
... reader" on page 13. 8 For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem cable into this jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port...
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...Care label Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: www.gateway.com Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Component Icon Docking port Battery Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Hard drive bay Customer Care label Battery latch ...battery. Provides power when the notebook is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 2. Slide to this port. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 41. For...
...Care label Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: www.gateway.com Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Component Icon Docking port Battery Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Hard drive bay Customer Care label Battery latch ...battery. Provides power when the notebook is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 2. Slide to this port. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 41. For...
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... taskbar to remove the memory card. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot with the media. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the notebook. You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com Using the memory card reader Using...
... taskbar to remove the memory card. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot with the media. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the notebook. You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com Using the memory card reader Using...
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...cap Order replacement caps for more information about using an additional battery. If your notebook, you need additional space for more memory. See the user guide for the port replicator for accessories or supplies. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they...print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of those connections at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as documents. You can attach almost any type of your notebook, a port replicator lets you can swap batteries...
...cap Order replacement caps for more information about using an additional battery. If your notebook, you need additional space for more memory. See the user guide for the port replicator for accessories or supplies. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they...print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of those connections at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as documents. You can attach almost any type of your notebook, a port replicator lets you can swap batteries...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 37
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 37
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... other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 38. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace memory modules. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces...
... other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 38. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace memory modules. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces...