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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessing your online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the optional multimedia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the optional webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Changing notebook power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Changing the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Changing advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER1 About This Reference • • • • • About this guide Accessing your online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity For more information 1
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.
www.gateway.com 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 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.
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CHAPTER2 Checking Out Your Notebook • • • • • • • Front Left Right Back Bottom Keyboard area LCD panel 5
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Front LCD panel release latch Speaker Battery charge indicator Power indicator Component Icon Headphone jack Speaker Microphone jack Description LCD panel release latch Slide to open the LCD panel. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Battery charge indicator ■ Power indicator ■ LED blue - Battery is fully charged. LED purple - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery charge is very low.
www.gateway.com Left S-Video out Kensington lock jack slot Component Icon Ventilation fan CD or DVD drive Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. S-Video out jack (optional) Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this optional jack. For more information, see “Viewing the display on a television” on page 54. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Right Important Port or jack location may vary by notebook model. USB ports Modem jack IEEE 1394 Memory card reader port Ethernet jack PC Card or Express Card slot Component USB ports Icon Description USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. PC Card or Express Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card or Type 54 Express Card into this slot.
www.gateway.com Back Power connector Component Monitor port 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” on page 50.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Hard drive bay Component Icon Description Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 100. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see “Gateway contact information” on page 2.
www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Multimedia panel Keyboard Microphone Status indicators Component Icon Touchpad Description Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 24. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to control playback of CDs and DVDs. The panel includes volume control buttons. For more information, see “Using the optional multimedia panel” on page 31.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel Webcam Component Webcam (optional) 12 Icon Description Use to let others see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls. The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on. For more information, see “Using the optional webcam” on page 32.
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 Using the optional multimedia panel Using the optional webcam Adjusting the brightness Adjusting the volume Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your notebook, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called “laptops,” do not use your notebook while it rests on your unprotected lap.
www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook’s battery. The battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge. Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside.
www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector. 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: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your notebook. Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection.
www.gateway.com 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. Important The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. Connecting to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on your notebook.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel.
www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). From that menu, you can run programs and search for files. For more information on using Windows, see “Using Windows” and “Customizing Windows” in your online User Guide. Waking up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook, it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. While in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. The notebook saves your session and shuts down to save power. To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The notebook turns off.
www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on. Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The status indicators are located below the touchpad.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
www.gateway.com Key type Icon Description System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 26. Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific action.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To... Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more information, see “Using the status indicators” on page 23. Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on or off.
www.gateway.com Press and hold FN, then press this system key... F8 -+ To... Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Use this feature in dim lighting situations. Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting. Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To... Decrease volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 36. Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 36. Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone.
www.gateway.com When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. You can use the scroll zone to scroll through documents. Use of the scroll zone may vary from program to program. You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. Tip You can attach a mouse to the notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB mouse.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Do this... Select an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button once. This action is called clicking. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object.
www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Use the buttons on the optional multimedia panel to control playback of CDs and DVDs as well as media files in programs such as Windows Media Player. Play/Pause Stop Skip ahead Mute sound Volume up Volume down Skip back Button Description Stop playing the CD, DVD, or media file. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. Play or pause the CD, DVD, or media file. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional webcam You can use the optional webcam with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. In addition, by using the software included with the webcam, you can take pictures or create video clips. The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on.
www.gateway.com To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. Button Icon Description Start camera Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen. Effects Adds a decoration or border to your picture.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Click (Start camera). The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button 34 Icon Description Snapshot Take a picture of what is currently in the preview screen. Video recording Create a video recording. Audio recording Create an audio recording. Functions Change a setting or access online help. Resolution Change the size of the picture. Mute Turn audio capture on or off. Effects Add a decoration or border to your picture.
www.gateway.com Tip For more information about using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in the Camera Assistant. Tip For more information about using the webcam while using an Internet chat service, see the help for that service. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on the keyboard. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 26.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 26. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the optional multimedia panel.
www.gateway.com 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). To restore volume, click it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning your wireless radio on or off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
www.gateway.com Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. To turn the Bluetooth radio on or off: • Press FN + F6. Tip For more information about using your notebook on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see “Bluetooth Networking” in your online User Guide Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Ordering accessories 41
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using the CD or DVD drive You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos: If your drive has this logo... ROM/R/RW 42 This is your drive type... Use your drive for... CD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data.
www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. To be able to play a prerecorded DVD, the disc’s regional code and your DVD drive’s regional code must match. The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your notebook’s delivery address. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1. The regional code for Mexico is 4.
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using the memory card reader You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, and RS-MultiMediaCard™.
www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the notebook.
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To insert a PC Card or Express Card: • Push the card firmly into the slot, label-side up, until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook. Important Before inserting an Express Card, you must remove the dummy card. Keep the dummy card in a safe place and reinsert it when you remove the Express Card. To remove a PC Card: 1 Turn off your notebook, then go to step 5. -ORDouble-click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar.
www.gateway.com 6 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again. To remove an Express Card: 1 Turn off your notebook, then go to step 5. -ORDouble-click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box opens. Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 2 Click the Express Card name, then click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device dialog box opens. 3 Click the Express Card name, then click OK.
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Installing a printer or other peripheral device Your notebook may have one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), and S-Video (TV out). You use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your notebook. Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions.
www.gateway.com To connect your USB device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on your notebook. Connecting an IEEE 1394 device Your notebook may have a 4-pin IEEE 1394 port (also known as a Firewire® or i.Link® port) for connecting devices such as a video camera. Important For more information about using the IEEE 1394 port on your device, see your device’s documentation.
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 port on your notebook. Tip For more information about editing video, see “Creating a video DVD” in your online User Guide. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display.
www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector’s or monitor’s power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector or monitor, then click OK.
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To adjust the display properties on a projector or monitor: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see “Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click monitor 2. 4 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if necessary.
www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time you give a presentation. To use a projector or monitor for a presentation: (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 1 Click Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see “Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings).
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Viewing the display on a television The optional S-Video out jack on your notebook lets you view your notebook display on a television screen using a standard S-Video cable. Important To turn on external video by default, connect the television (or other external video device) before starting your notebook. Important Audio is not transmitted through an S-Video out jack.
www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may need to modify the television settings to match the television you are connecting to. To adjust the display properties on a television: (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 1 Click Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see “Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings).
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 6 Click on a tab and make changes to the television settings as necessary. Tip If you are traveling internationally, you may need to change the video standard. For example, many televisions outside of the United States use PAL instead of NTSC. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Accessories may not be available in all localities.
www.gateway.com Printers You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers.
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • • • • • • Monitoring the battery charge Recharging the battery Changing the battery Recalibrating the battery Extending battery life Changing notebook power settings 59
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. This design provides you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Closely monitor the battery charge.
www.gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children.
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position 7 Turn your notebook over. 8 Open the LCD panel. . Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is interrupted, you must start the process over again. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your battery.
www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of use, to let it reach its maximum rated capacity. Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery.
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. This drive uses a large amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information, see “Recharging the battery” on page 60. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook, see “Traveling with Your Notebook” on page 69.
www.gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off similar to Sleep mode. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode.
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing notebook power settings You can change the function of your notebook’s power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook. You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility Center by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off.
www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings). The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you want to use. - OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you selected, then click Save changes. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 2 Click (Change power settings). The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on the left side of the screen that you want to change. The top three settings are not tied to a power plan. The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
CHAPTER6 Traveling with Your Notebook • • • • • • • • Packing your notebook Traveling by air Dial-up modem Radio frequency wireless connections Files Security Power Additional tips 69
CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Packing your notebook • Remove all discs, PC Cards or Express Cards, peripheral • • devices, and cables. Remember to pack those you will need while traveling. Pack your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it separate from toiletries, liquids, and food. Do not pack it in checked luggage. Keep your notebook stable during travel. Secure it to prevent it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks.
www.gateway.com Radio frequency wireless connections Important If your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, see “Legal Information” on page 131 for general wireless regulatory guidelines. • Every country has different restrictions on the use of • wireless devices. If your notebook is equipped with a wireless device, check with the local radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country.
CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach • • • a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. Always keep your notebook with you while waiting in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints.
www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are prompted to enter the user password you set in step 3. • Review the information in “Protecting your notebook” in your online User Guide. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If • • you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges.
CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card • company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see “Preparing for software and device driver recovery” on page 81.
CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • • • • • Caring for your notebook Cleaning your notebook Maintaining the battery Cleaning CDs or DVDs Recovering your system 75
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook To extend the life of your notebook: • Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do not put any objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your notebook, we recommend that you put it in a carrying case. • Keep your notebook away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives.
www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through your notebook. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets and remove the battery. Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of a notebook battery is about 1.5 to 3 years, under normal conditions. As the battery begins to die, you will have to recharge the battery more frequently because it cannot hold a full charge. Do not expose the battery to high heat or freezing temperatures. Hot batteries discharge very quickly, and cold ones cannot create as much power. Short battery life is more likely to be caused by heat than by charge/discharge patterns.
www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on fixed power. However, remember that when you have removed the battery from your notebook while using it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it has a full charge. This reduces the life of the battery.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of software or hardware have • • stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see “Recovering pre-installed software and drivers” on page 80. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product’s documentation or support Web site.
www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. Because these discs do not come with your notebook, you should create your own set.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc drive, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in the upper-right corner to close it. A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you need to create a full set of recovery discs. 5 If you have enough blank discs of the specified type, click I have enough discs, then click Next. If you do not have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel.
www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs If you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you need to recover, try another disc.
www.gateway.com To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes “snapshots” of your system settings and saves them as restore points.
www.gateway.com To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using System Restore, then click Next. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Your system is restored using the restore point you specified.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 1 Click 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The Create a restore point dialog box opens.
www.gateway.com Recovering your system to its factory condition If your notebook’s problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. This process is called a factory recovery. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. Important Before your hard drive is recovered, your personal files and folders will be automatically backed up to c:\backup. - OR To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery will delete everything on your hard drive.
www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD” appears, press any key on your keyboard. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your notebook’s pre-installed software and device drivers.
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 93
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the battery before opening the case. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook. Important Before installing or replacing components, you should read and understand the information in this section.
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace memory modules. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 94.
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Remove the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed).
www.gateway.com 8 Use the thumb notch to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite the thumb notch.
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.
www.gateway.com 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K.
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see “Recovering pre-installed software and drivers” on page 80.
www.gateway.com 8 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws. Screw Screw 9 Slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 10 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, go to step 15. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to step 11.
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover. Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover from the old drive. 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting • • • • Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support 103
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Tip For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 94.
www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning it on with • the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then try turning the notebook on with the notebook unplugged and the battery installed. If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down • • the exact message.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You see an “Access Denied” or “Write protect” error message • Move the write-protection tab in the upper-right corner of the diskette down (unprotected). • The diskette may be full. Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try again. • Not all diskettes are IBM-compatible. Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM-compatible. • Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive.
www.gateway.com The text on the display is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center. For more information about adjusting the brightness, see “Adjusting the brightness” on page 35. • Change the display settings. For instructions on changing the display settings, see “Changing screen settings” in your online User Guide.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are flawed and cannot be read by the drive. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary • memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. Clean the disc. For more information, see “Cleaning CDs or DVDs” on page 79. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the CD label is facing up, then try again.
www.gateway.com • Make sure that the disc’s regional code and your DVD drive’s regional code match. • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your notebook. For instructions on playing a DVD, see “Playing music and movies” in your online User Guide. A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is not transmitted through the optional S-Video jack.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting File management A file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by following the instructions in “Deleting files and folders” in your online User Guide. Caution If a file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be restored. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. • Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your notebook. For more information about removing your hard drive, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 100. If your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you may need to reinstall the operating system.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service • The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on your notebook People are send
www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. • If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn off your notebook and unplug the keyboard. Clean the keyboard and turn it upside down to drain it. Let the keyboard dry before using it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • S-Video—If your TV does not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the notebook’s optional S-Video Out port to the TV’s S-Video In port. S-Video display quality is usually good for TV images. The display quality for the notebook functions, however, is not as good as VGA output. S-Video display output is not optimized for computer video display.
www.gateway.com interlaced method to display the picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. An interlaced video display device will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the notebook functions. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one pass of sequential scan lines.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your home DVD player • Yes, you can. DVDs recorded with the Media Center can be played on a home DVD player. Memory You see a “Memory error” message • Make sure that the memory module is inserted correctly in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 95. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is failing.
www.gateway.com • See the documentation that came with your modem for additional troubleshooting information. Modem (dial-up) Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For the location of your modem jack, see “Right” on page 8. • Make sure that your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that you are not using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. These lines do not work with your modem. • Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Line noise is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can tolerate and still work correctly. Listen to the line using your telephone. Dial a single number (such as 1).
www.gateway.com Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. The modem is not recognized by your notebook • Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your notebook. For the location of your modem jack, see “Right” on page 8.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The modem is noisy when it dials and connects • When your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. Handshaking is a digital “getting acquainted” conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume.
www.gateway.com Networks (wired) Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You cannot see the other computers on your wired Ethernet network • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your notebook. Make sure that the other end is plugged into a router. For the location of your network jack, see “Right” on page 8.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Internet Explorer is unable to access the Internet • Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem and your access point. This reestablishes communication between your Internet Service Provider and your modem and between your modem and your access point. • If you previously accessed the Internet through a dial-up modem, Internet Explorer may not be set up to access the Internet through a network. Remove the dial-up connection in the Internet Options in Internet Explorer.
www.gateway.com Important Note any antenna placement constraints in the access point user guide because the speed of a wireless network is related to signal strength. Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices, by radio interference, and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls, floors, and doors. To check the signal strength: 1 Click (Start), right-click Network, then click Properties. The Network and Sharing Center window opens.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You cannot see other computers on your network • Your notebook may not have the same workgroup name as the other computers on your network. For more information, see “Naming the computers and workgroup” in your online User Guide. • If your notebook was previously connected directly to your cable or DSL modem, and your ISP requires you to use a static IP address, your notebook is not set up to use a DHCP server.
www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see “Connecting the AC adapter” on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it on.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The printer is on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your notebook. Make sure that it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup.
www.gateway.com You see a “Printer is out of paper” error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Most printers have an online/offline button that you need to press after adding paper. Sound Help For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The pointer moves unexpectedly • Clean the touchpad with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see “Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings” in your online User Guide. Video The projector or monitor is not working • Make sure that you have pressed FN+F4 to activate the external monitor option.
www.gateway.com • If you have recently installed hardware or software, • • make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer’s documentation and technical support resources.
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APPENDIXA Legal Information • • • • Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices 131
APPENDIX A: Legal Information Important safety information Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway system. Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No.
www.gateway.com • Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. • The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. • The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. • The notebook performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway.
APPENDIX A: Legal Information Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections (or country group sections). The wireless devices in your system are only qualified for use in the countries identified by the Radio Approval Marks on the system rating label. If the country you will be using the wireless device in, is not listed, please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements.
www.gateway.com The FCC has set a general guideline of 8 inches (20 cm) separation between the device and the body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include extremities). This device should be used more than 8 inches (20 cm) from the body when wireless devices are on. The power output of the wireless device (or devices), which may be embedded in your notebook, is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC.
APPENDIX A: Legal Information California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. Mercury Warning Hg Warning THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW.
www.gateway.com Canada Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210 Caution To prevent radio interference to licensed service or co-channel Mobile Satellite systems, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 – 5.
APPENDIX A: Legal Information Before installing this equipment, users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the inside wiring associated with a single-line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly.
www.gateway.com All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location.
APPENDIX A: Legal Information Notices Copyright © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.
Index A AC adapter connecting 16 connector 9 international adapters 64 accessories purchasing 56 safety precautions 133 acoustic handset coupler 70 airplane power adapters 56 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 27, 28, 31, conserving power 63 extending life 78 fuel gauges 78 icons 60 installing 61 latch 10 life span 78 locating 10 managing power 63 maximizing performance 63 monitoring charge 60 purchasing 56 recalibrating 62 recharging 16, 60 release latch 10 36 replacing 61 back butto
Index C cable lock 7 cable modem 8, 19 connecting 19 troubleshooting 116 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Camera Assistant 34 Camera Assistant Toolbar 33 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards Express Card slot 8 inserting Express Card 45 inserting memory card 44 memory card slot 8 memory cards supported 44 PC Card slot 8 removing Express Card 45 removing memory card 44 slots 44, 45 troubleshooting Express Card 109 troubleshooting memory card 116 troubleshooting PC Card 124 carrying case 56 CD cl
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Index eject hole H CD 43 hard drive DVD 43 bay 10 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 94 indicator 23 EmPower power adapter 64 installing 100 purchasing 56 ergonomics 14 replacing 100 Ethernet troubleshooting 110 connecting wired 19 headphone jack 6 jack 8, 19 Help button 33 Express Card adding 45 Hibernate mode 21, 64 inserting 45 hot-swapping 45, 48 installing 45 Hybrid Sleep removing 45 mode 26, 65 slot 45 system key 26 troubleshooting 109 turning on 68 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad I See touchpad i.
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Index monitor adding external 50 color quality 52 port 9 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting external 128 using 26 using external 53 mouse connecting 29 troubleshooting 120 USB port 8 moving pointer 29 screen objects 30 MP3 player memory cards 44 multimedia adjusting volume 36 using DVD drive 42 multimedia panel 11, 31 mute button 28, 31 muting sound 28, 31, 36 N navigation keys 25 network troubleshooting 121, 122 network jack 8, 19 networking turning off Bluetooth 39 turning off wireless Ethernet 38 tu
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Index with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 right-clicking 30 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 76 general precautions 132 guidelines for troubleshooting 104 posture 15 reducing eye strain 14 setting up computer 15 sitting at computer 15 static electricity 94 scanner installing 48 USB port 8 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting 106, 128 screen objects getting information 30 moving 30 selecting 30 scroll zone 28 security startup passwo
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Index USB connecting device 48 port 48 USB port 8, 48 user password 72 V VGA port 9, 51 video monitor port 9 projector port 9 S-Video out jack 7 troubleshooting 128 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 49 volume adjusting 27, 28, 31, 36 adjusting modem 120 controls 36 muting 28, 31, 36 system keys 27, 28, 31 troubleshooting 127 W waking up notebook 21 webcam 12, 32 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 88 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet butt
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