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HARDWARE REFERENCE
Gateway Notebook
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Contents Chapter 1: About this reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessing the online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Replacing the DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Replacing the hard driv
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CHAPTER 1 About this reference • Accessing the User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 1
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CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ U
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www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway’s Support page at or the web address shown on your notebook’s label. The support.gateway.com Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications
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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 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 • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Orderin
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Identifying features Front LCD panel Speaker Headphone jack Speaker release latch Battery Microphone jack charge indicator Power indicator Component Icon Description Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. LCD panel release latch Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is fully charged. Battery charge indicator ■ LED purple - battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery c
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www.gateway.com Identifying features Left Kensington lock slot Ventilation fan DVD drive S-Video out jack Component Icon Description Kensington™ Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this lock slot slot. S-Video out jack Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this optional jack. For more (optional) information, see Viewing the display on a television in the online User Guide. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Right Memory card USB ports PC Card slot reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack Modem jack Component Icon Description PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on page 26. ® ® IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link ) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Memory card reader Insert a memory card fr
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www.gateway.com Identifying features Back Power connector Monitor port Component Icon Description Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see “Viewing the display on a projector or monitor” in the online User Guide. 9
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Bottom Battery Battery lock Memory bay Battery latch System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page 27. Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see “Adding or replacing memory” on page 32. Battery lock Slide to unlock the bat
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www.gateway.com Identifying features Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in the online User Guide. Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 18. Touc
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Warning You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook’s battery. The Do not attempt to disassemble the AC battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter adapter. The AC adapter has no right away to fully charge the battery. Allow three hours for the battery to fully user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has charge. dangerous voltages
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www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see “Front” on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: a Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn off your notebook a
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your notebook, then start your communications program. Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Ins
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www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning To start your notebook: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, r
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you If your notebook does not turn off may have to close programs that are not responding. If closing unresponsive immediately, complete the following programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have steps until the notebook turns off: 1. Press and hold the power button for to restart (reb
