H a r d w a r e P L A T I N U M R e f e r e n c e G u i d e E D I T I O N
Contents Chapter 1: About this reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1 About this reference • About this guide • About the User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 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 User Guide. About the User Guide In addition to this guide, the User Guide has been included on your hard drive.
Gateway contact information Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this section is for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 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.
CHAPTER 1: About this reference For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway’s Support page at support.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.
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Notebook • Identifying features • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the 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 Notebook Identifying features Front Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge indicator Microphone jack Power indicator Component Icon Speaker Description Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. LCD panel release latch Slide to open the LCD panel. Battery charge indicator ■ ■ ■ ■ Power indicator ■ ■ ■ LED blue - battery is fully charged. LED purple - battery is charging.
Identifying features Left Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan Component Icon 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 in the User Guide. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory card USB ports reader Ethernet jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports 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 32. 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.
Identifying features 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” in the User Guide.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Memory bay Battery latch Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page 33. Battery Provides power when your 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 39. Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery.
Identifying features Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status indicators Component Icon Touchpad 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 User Guide. Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 19.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Connecting the AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook’s battery. The battery was shipped to you partially charged.
Connecting the AC adapter Important 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to be recalibrated.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack notebook. on the right side of your 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.
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 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 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack your notebook. on the right side of 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed.
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook turns off: 1. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close programs that are not responding.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook 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.
Using the keyboard Indicator Icon Disc drive Description ■ ■ Hard drive ■ ■ LED blinking - The disc drive is in use. LED off - The disc drive is not in use. LED blinking - The hard drive is in use. LED off - The hard drive is not in use. Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to your notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down your notebook to connect a USB keyboard.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Key types The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key. Key type 20 Icon Description Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes.
Using the keyboard Key type Icon Description Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific action. Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press FN+ 1 to turn on the numeric keypad.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook 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 18. Turn the optional wireless network on or off. For more information, see “Wireless Networking” in your User Guide.
Using the keyboard Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To... Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of your display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Press the key combination again to close this box. 6 F8 -+ Turn the optional Bluetooth feature on or off. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To... Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 27. Increase the volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 27. Decrease the volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 27.
Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see “Changing the mouse or touchpad settings” in the User Guide. The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Touchpad Scroll zone Tips & Tricks You received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook To... Do this... Move the pointer on the screen. Move your finger around on the touchpad. If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger. 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.
Adjusting the volume To... Do this... Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see “Adjusting the Volume” in the User Guide. You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Turning your wireless radio on or off 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 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
Using the DVD drive Using the DVD drive You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. Identifying drive types Important To use the double layer capability of a double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. Using other types of blank media will result in less capacity. Your Gateway notebook may contain one of the following drive types.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Inserting a CD or DVD [ Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the DVD drive. Important When you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that the label side is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.
Using the memory card reader Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards your notebook. Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II card. You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your notebook is running. If your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer’s documentation for further information.
Changing batteries 3 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again. Changing batteries 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 battery promptly.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of your notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 8 Turn your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel.
Recalibrating the battery 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 Standby mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your battery. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Batteries If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary. See “Changing batteries” on page 33 for more information about using an additional battery. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies.
CHAPTER 3 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 37
CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Warning The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. 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.
CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Tips & Tricks 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the The keyboard screw hole is marked with a K. Depending on your model, not all screws may be captive. following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
Adding or replacing memory 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot.
CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Important 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 30-degree angle and slide 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. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws.
Replacing the DVD drive Tips & Tricks 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the The keyboard screw hole is marked with a K. Depending on your model, not all screws may be captive. following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 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 of the thumb notch.
CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive’s manual eject hole, push in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 12 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 14 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in Step 9.
Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive kit. You also need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive.
CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, 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. 11 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover.
Replacing the hard drive kit 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. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook.
CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. If your keyboard becomes damaged, you can replace it with a similar keyboard obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace the keyboard. Removing the keyboard To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 38. 2 Turn off your notebook.
Replacing the keyboard 7 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put them in a safe place. Screw Screw 9 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it up. 10 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to your notebook. opened position.
CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Pull the cover off your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 13 Gently lift the back edge of the keyboard. If the keyboard does not lift, go to Step 14. ■ If the keyboard lifts, go to Step 19. 14 Close the LCD panel, turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). ■ Tips & Tricks Depending on your model, not all screws may be captive.
Replacing the keyboard 16 Loosen the mini-PCI bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed), then remove the mini-PCI bay cover. Important 17 Remove the two optional keyboard screws. Depending on the keyboard features, one of both of these screws may be absent. Screw Screw 18 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position.
CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook 20 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of your notebook and remove the cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. Keyboard connector clip Installing the keyboard To install the keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted.
Replacing the keyboard 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. 4 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it is Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.
CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on your notebook.
APPENDIX A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal • Important safety information • Regulatory compliance statements • Environmental information • Notices 55
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal 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 telecommunications line cord.
■ ■ ■ Some notebook are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the notebook is properly grounded when in use. The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal ■ 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.
Regulatory compliance statements Wireless guidance 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. 802.11b (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Warning If your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and the notebook is fully assembled. Caution Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Please contact Gateway for service.
United States of America Caution Wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service. Caution The transmitting device embedded in this notebook may not be used with any antenna other than the one provided with the notebook.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the notebook. Caution Recycle or dispose of the used notebook properly according to federal, state and local laws. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal A telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device. The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68-compliant. See installation instructions for details. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to the telephone line.
The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, ot
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal 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. Caution Wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Do not modify them in any way.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health.
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Notices Copyright © 2006 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.
Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal 74
Index A AC adapter connecting 12 connector 9 accessories purchasing 36 safety precautions 58 application key 20 arrow keys 20 audio adjusting volume 24 back button 23 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 24, 27 next button 24 pause button 23 play button 23 stop button 23 volume down button 24 volume up button 24 B battery bay 33 changing 33 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 33 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 36 recalibrating 35 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 33 bays battery 33 hard d
Index audio 6 broadband Internet 8, 15 cable modem 8, 15 dial-up modem 14 digital camera 8 digital video camera 8 DSL modem 8, 15 Ethernet 8, 15 external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.
www.gateway.com G Gateway model number 3, 10 serial number 3, 4 Support 4 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 19 installing 45 replacing 45 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 32 I i.
Index www.gateway.
www.gateway.
Index notebook 16, 17 wireless network 22, 28 turning on notebook 16 wireless network 22, 28 TV out (S-Video out) jack 7 U upgrading 37 USB port 8 V VGA port 9 video S-Video out jack 7 volume adjusting 24, 27 controls 27 muting 24, 27 system keys 24 W waking up notebook 16 Windows key 21 Product Key Code 3 wireless network button 22 turning off 28 turning on 28 80 www.gateway.
MAN BLADE PLATINUM HW REF R0 02/06
