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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 . . . . . . . .
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Contents Programming the hotkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the optional fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Enrolling your fingerprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using the Fingerprint Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using the fingerprint reader features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the smart card reader . . . . . . . .
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www.gateway.com Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Replacing the main battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Installing a secondary battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Recalibrating the battery(ies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Maximizing battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Conservi
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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www.gateway.com Appendix A: Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 v
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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
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CHAPTER 1: About This Reference 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 your online User Guide In addition to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and cu
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www.gateway.com Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certific
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CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway’s Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your notebook’s label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4
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CHAPTER2 Checking Out Your Notebook • Front • Left • Right • Back • Bottom • Keyboard area 5
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Front Microphone jack LCD panel release latch Wireless network switch Power indicator Speaker Speaker Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Component Icon Description LCD panel release Slide to open the LCD panel. latch Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in microphone (see “Keyboard area” on page 11) is turned off while an external microphone is connected. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are
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www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Left Memory card Kensington lock slot reader Ventilation fan PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port USB port Monitor port Component Icon Description Kensington™ Secure your notebook to an object by lock slot connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description ® IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or ® i.Link ) device (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on page 48. Memory card Insert a memory card from a digital camera, reader MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. For more informa
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www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Modular bay Insert a module such as a CD drive, DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, diskette drive, a second hard drive, a secondary battery, or a weightsaver into this bay. For more information, see “Changing modules” on page 42. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in “Identifying drive types” on page 45. Important: To order
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Main battery Battery lock Battery latch Docking port Modular bay latch Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: Customer S/No: care label Memory bay/Hard drive bay Component Icon Description Customer Includes the Customer Care contact information. For Care label more information, see “Gateway contact information” on page 3. Modular bay Slide to release the module. For more information, see latch “Changing modules” on page 42. Batt
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www.gateway.com Keyboard area Microphone Hotkey Power button Status indicators Keyboard Touchpad Optional fingerprint reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 24. Status Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button indicators has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see “Using the status indicators” on page 23. Hotkey Opens the Con
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on page 36. Fingerprint Provides enhanced security. For more information, reader see “Using the optional fingerprint reader” on (optional) page 30. 12
