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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessing your online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the optional fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running the TouchStrip Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enrolling your fingerprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Fingerprint Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the password bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the fingerprint reader features . . . . . . . .
www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 62 Adjusting the display properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . . 65 Chapter 5: Managing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . . . . . . . Using Microsoft System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . . Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 88 89 94 97 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.gateway.com Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Telephone support . . .
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CHAPTER1 About This Reference • • • • • About this guide Accessing your online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity For more information 1
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 contact information Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance.
CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway’s Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your notebook’s label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
CHAPTER2 Checking Out Your Notebook • • • • • • • Front Left Right Back Bottom Keyboard area LCD panel 5
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Front Power indicator LCD panel release latch Wireless network switch Battery charge indicator Component Power indicator Icon Description ■ ■ ■ LED on - Notebook is on. LED blinking - Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. LED off - Notebook is off. Battery charge indicator ■ LCD panel release latch Press to open the LCD panel. Wireless network switch Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio on or off.
www.gateway.com Left Kensington lock slot USB ports Component Icon Ventilation fan DVD drive Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Right Memory card reader Express Card slot IEEE 1394 port USB port Microphone jack Component Icon Monitor port eSATA jack HDMI out jack Ethernet jack Headphone jack Description Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. For more information, see “Using the memory card reader” on page 58.
www.gateway.com Component Icon Description HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into this optional jack. For more information, see “Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television” on page 62. eSATA jack (optional) eSATA Connect an external SATA hard drive to this optional jack. Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Customer care label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Icon Description Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 103. Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more information, see “Changing the battery” on page 69.
www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Multimedia panel Speaker Speaker Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Fingerprint reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 24. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. For more information, see “Using the optional fingerprint reader” on page 29. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see “Using the status indicators” on page 23.
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Working safely and comfortably Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the optional 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 optional fingerprint reader Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the optional multimedia panel Using the optional webcam Adjusting the brightness Adjusting the vol
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 Connecting the optional dial-up modem Your notebook may have a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line. Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your dial-up modem connection. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the optional modem jack on your notebook.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Power button Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see “Changing advanced settings” on page 75. 3 If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers.
www.gateway.com 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. If your notebook is in Sleep mode, press the power button to “wake” it up. Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see “Changing power modes” on page 72.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The notebook turns off. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it.
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 and function keys for specific system operations. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port.
www.gateway.com Key type Icon Description 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. Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers. FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific action. Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 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. For more information, see “Wireless Ethernet Networking” in your online User Guide. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft.
www.gateway.com Press and hold FN, then press this system key... 6 F8 -+ To... Turn the optional Bluetooth 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. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To... Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. Increase volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 42. Decrease volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 42. Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 42.
www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that provides enhanced security and convenience. The fingerprint reader is located between the left and right touchpad buttons.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can identify you. To enroll your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click Next.
www.gateway.com 4 If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs. After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears. -ORIf you do not want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. The Enrollment screen appears. 5 Click the button above the finger you are enrolling. A new box appears with three empty circles in it.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 6 Swipe your finger. A sample will be created and is indicated by a fingerprint icon in one of the circles. 7 Repeat step 6 two more times, then click Next. The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in the Retype password box, then click Next. 9 Click Finish.
www.gateway.com To use the Fingerprint Control Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Control Center. The Fingerprint Control Center opens. 2 If you are logged into the notebook with administrator privileges, click Elevate administrative privileges for user so you can make changes to the settings. 3 Click the yellow arrow in front of an option, then click the option or setting you want to change.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To create a registration for a Web site: 1 Go to the Web site using your Internet browser. 2 Log in using your user name and password. 3 Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor. The fingerprint reader menu opens. 4 Click Register. 5 Click on the dialog box or Web site sign in box. To log on to a registered Web site: 1 Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor. The fingerprint reader menu opens.
www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button 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.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 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. Tip 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, touchpad, or pointing device settings” in your online User Guide.
www.gateway.com To... Do this... Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking. 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.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Button Description Windows Hotstart—Turns on the notebook (if turned off) and opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on, turned off, or in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Important: You cannot use this button if you are logged on as a guest.
www.gateway.com 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.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 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.
www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start camera). The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button 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.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 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 25.
www.gateway.com 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 25. -ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on the optional multimedia panel. For more information, see “Using the optional multimedia panel” on page 37.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 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. Turning your wireless radio on or off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio.
www.gateway.com IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your notebook may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the Internet through a wireless access point or communicating with other computers on a wireless Ethernet network. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on: 1 Enable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio by sliding the wireless network switch to the ON position. For the location of the wireless network switch, see “Front” on page 6. 2 Press FN + F2. The wireless status indicator turns on.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio You should disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio while traveling by airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned on while in flight. To disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio: • Slide the wireless network switch to the OFF position to disable both IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. For the location of the wireless network switch, see “Front” on page 6.
www.gateway.com To turn the Bluetooth radio 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. Type the keyword Bluetooth in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • • • • • • Using the DVD drive Setting up an optional RAID Using the memory card reader Using an Express Card Installing a printer or other peripheral device Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 49
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using the 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 50 This is your drive type... Use your drive for... DVD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data.
www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive 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 Tip Your notebook must be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. If you do not want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Setting up an optional RAID About RAID RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive/ Independent Disks) lets your notebook use multiple hard drives more efficiently. Your notebook supports RAID 0 and RAID .1.
www.gateway.com How it makes file storage cheaper Because RAID 0 lets your notebook see multiple hard drives as a single drive, you can install two lower capacity (less expensive) drives and have the same single-drive storage simplicity and capacity as a larger, more expensive hard drive. Drawbacks Unfortunately, RAID 0 lets two drives behave as one in another way. If part of the array fails (such as a hard drive crashing), the entire array fails.
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Drawback RAID 1 treats the entire array as a single drive with the storage capacity of the smallest physical drive in the array. So if you have two drives (300 GB and 250 GB) in a RAID 1 array, your notebook only recognizes a single drive with 250 GB total capacity. Preparing your notebook for RAID Setting up RAID on your notebook can involve two major steps, depending on how your notebook has been configured.
www.gateway.com To configure RAID: 1 Start (or restart) your notebook. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. (Number and specifications of your drives may vary from the example.) 2 While the RAID option screen is open, press CTRL+I. The Matrix Storage Manager opens. 3 Highlight 1. Create RAID Volume, then press ENTER. The Create Volume menu opens. 4 Change the following settings: • Name—Type a volume name (up to 16 characters) or use the default name, then press ENTER.
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories • Strip Size—If you have selected RAID 0 select the • strip (stripe) value for the array, then press ENTER. Defaults: 218 KB for RAID 0. We recommend accepting the default strip value. Capacity—Type the volume (virtual hard drive) capacity, or use the default capacity, then press ENTER. We recommend using the default value (the maximum capacity with the drives you selected). 5 Highlight Create Volume, then press ENTER. A warning appears. 6 Type Y.
www.gateway.com To reset drives to non-RAID status: 1 Start (or restart) your notebook. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. 2 While the RAID option screen is open, press CTRL+I. The Matrix Storage Manager opens. 3 Highlight 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press ENTER. The Reset RAID Data menu opens. 4 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight each of the drives you want to reset, press the spacebar to select (mark with a green triangle) each drive you want to reset, then press ENTER.
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 4 Turn on your notebook. Important For more information about using your eSATA hard drive, see your drive’s documentation. 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.
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 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. The Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box opens.
www.gateway.com Connecting a USB device Your notebook has USB ports for connecting devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. See your USB device’s installation guide. Important For more information about using the USB port on your device, see your device’s documentation. To connect your USB device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device.
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To connect your IEEE 1394 device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your IEEE 1394 device. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the optional IEEE 1394 port on your notebook. Tip For more information about editing video, see “Creating a video DVD” in your online User Guide.
www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector’s, monitor’s, or television’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, monitor, or television, then click OK.
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Adjusting the display properties If the image on the projector, monitor, or television does not appear correctly, or if you want to use the display as an extension of your notebook desktop, you should adjust the display properties. To adjust the display properties on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens.
www.gateway.com 6 To use the monitor, projector, or television as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. You can click and drag the “2” monitor icon to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your desk. 7 Click OK. Using the projector or monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time you give a presentation.
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to turn on the presentation settings. When you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off to return to your standard notebook settings.
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • • • • • • Monitoring the battery charge Recharging the battery Changing the battery Recalibrating the battery Extending battery life Changing notebook power settings 67
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 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. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge.
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 68. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook, see “Traveling with Your Notebook” on page 77.
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 77
CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Packing your notebook • Remove all discs, 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 139 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 notebook, 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 89.
CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • • • • • • Caring for your notebook Cleaning your notebook Maintaining the battery Cleaning CDs or DVDs Overclocking the processor Recovering your system 83
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 Recovering your system You can solve most notebook problems by following the information in “Troubleshooting” on page 113 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook’s software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything you need to recover your system under most conditions.
www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that software’s installation instructions. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you like to do? dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc drive, then click Next.
www.gateway.com 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. The disc recording begins. Label the discs as they are completed. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc “Software and Driver Recovery,” along with a short description of which notebook the discs are for.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - OR 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.
www.gateway.com 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. 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.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - OR 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.
www.gateway.com Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers. You can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see “Manually creating a restore point” on page 96. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 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. This process may take several minutes, and may restart 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.
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 a hard drive kit 101
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 102.
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 7 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. Thumb notch 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.
www.gateway.com 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 10 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. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing a hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to replace a hard drive kit. If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace an original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay 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 using recovery discs” on page 93.
www.gateway.com 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing the battery” on page 69. 8 Loosen the hard drive bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw 9 Use the thumb notch to lift the hard drive 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 10 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 11 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to step 16. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to step 12.
www.gateway.com 12 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. Screw Screw Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 14 Insert the new drive label side up onto the bracket so the screw holes line up.
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 16 17 18 19 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. Replace the cover, then tighten the screws. Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 20 If your notebook uses RAID, read the section “Setting up an optional RAID” on page 52, then go to step 23.
CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting • • • • Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support 111
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 102.
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 42. • 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 87. 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. You cannot eject a CD or DVD • Your notebook must be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs. If you do not want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader does not recognize your fingerprint • Make sure that you are using the correct method for swiping your finger. For more information, see “Running the TouchStrip Tutorial” on page 29. • Make sure that you are using a finger that you have enrolled. For more information, see “Enrolling your fingerprints” on page 30.
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 a hard drive kit” on page 106. If your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you may need to reinstall the operating system. The eSATA drive is not recognized • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Disconnect the drive cable, then reconnect it.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You see an “Unable to locate host” message and are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the browser.
www.gateway.com • Remove all extension cables and switchboxes. • Clean the keyboard by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. • 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.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Type of connection used—You can connect the notebook • video output to a TV. However, the connection type has an affect on the video quality. The notebook has two video outputs: • HDMI—If your TV includes an HDMI port, connect the HDMI cable from the notebook’s optional HDMI Out port to the TV’s HDMI In port. HDMI display quality is usually superior for TV images. HDMI also transmits audio to your television. Many older TVs do not have an HDMI port.
www.gateway.com • Size of display device—Small computer monitors for • standard computer applications are generally not optimized for motion video playback. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are designed to make static white backgrounds with black text look readable. Some small display devices do not make colorful motion video look its best. Generally, video will look better on a larger display device.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can burn videos that were recorded in Media Center mode to a DVD • Yes, you can. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the DVR-MS format. You can burn a DVR-MS file to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as Power2Go, and with the Media Center itself. You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on other computers • Yes, you can.
www.gateway.com You see a “Not enough memory” error message • Close all programs, then restart your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your notebook. Modem (cable or DSL) The modem does not connect • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For the location of your network jack, see “Right” on page 8.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 4 Click the Dialing Rules tab. 5 Click the location from which you are dialing, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that all settings are correct.
www.gateway.com You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may be having technical difficulties. Contact your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with a different communications program. The problem may be with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under “Internet” on page 119. Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K • Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 5 Click the Modems tab. 6 Click your modem, then click Properties. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. If information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics.
www.gateway.com The external mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works. The external mouse works erratically • Clean the mouse. • Some mouse pad patterns “confuse” optical mice. Try the mouse on a different surface.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Your wired Ethernet network is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check the speed of each Ethernet component. For best results, all Ethernet components should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). A mixture of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in your network running at the slowest component speed.
www.gateway.com Networks (wireless) You turned wireless networking on, but it takes a while to connect • When wireless networking is turned on, it automatically scans for available connections. The scan can take approximately 30 seconds to complete. Your connection on the network seems intermittent or your wireless network is running slower than you expect • The speed of a wireless network is related to signal strength.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You are in a wireless network, but no available networks are listed in the Connect to a network dialog box • If the network you are attempting to access does not broadcast its SSID, you need to request the SSID from the administrator and add that network’s information into the wireless utility. • You may want to try entering ANY as the SSID, which will make the computer try to auto-detect the network.
www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned off, then retype the password. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. You must return your notebook for repair. Call Gateway Customer Care for instructions.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The printer will not turn on • Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source.
www.gateway.com 4 If the printer status is Offline, right-click the name of the printer you want to use, then click Use Printer Online to set the printer to work online. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Touchpad Touchpad is not working • Make sure the touchpad is turned on. For more information, see “Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings” in your online User Guide. The notebook is not responding when you click or tap on the touchpad • Turn on the touchpad. For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see “Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings” in your online User Guide.
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 139
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 known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm. For additional information regarding this product warning, go to www.gateway.com/prop65. 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 72 accessories safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 25 arrow keys 25 audio adjusting volume 28, 42 back button 27, 38 headphone jack 8 microphone jack 8 muting 28, 38, 42 next button 27, 38 pause button 27, 38 play button 27, 38 stop button 27, 38 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 28 volume up button 28 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 51 automobile power adapter 72 installing 69 latch 10 life span 86 locat
Index connecting 18 troubleshooting 125 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Camera Assistant 41 Camera Assistant Toolbar 40 Capacitive volume control 38 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards Express Card slot 8 inserting Express Card 59 inserting memory card 58 memory card slot 8 memory cards supported 58 removing Express Card 59 removing memory card 58 slots 58, 59 troubleshooting Express Card 117 troubleshooting memory card 125 CD cleaning 87 controlling playback 27, 38 eject button 51 inserting 5
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Index CD 51 DVD 51 eject hole CD 51 DVD 51 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 102 EmPower power adapter 72 ergonomics 14 eSATA jack 9 troubleshooting 119 Ethernet connecting wired 18 jack 8, 18 Express Card adding 59 inserting 59 installing 59 removing 59 slot 59 troubleshooting 117 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7, 9 faxes troubleshooting 127 files opening 36 transferring 79 troubleshooting 117 fingerprint enrolling 30 fingerprint reader control center 32 locating 12 password bank
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Index 58 removing card 59 troubleshooting 125 using 58 microphone built-in 12 jack 8 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 80 modem cable 8, 18 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 19, 78 DSL 8, 18 international adapter 78 jack (dial-up) 9, 19 troubleshooting 125 monitor adding external 62 color quality 64 port 9 screen resolution 64 troubleshooting external 136 using 26 using external 65 mouse connecting 36 troubleshooting 128 USB port 7, 8 moving pointer 36 screen objects 37 MP3 player memory ca
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Index Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 51 re-installing defaults 97 drivers 88, 89 programs 88, 89 software 88, 89 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore 94 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults 97 drivers 88, 89 programs 88, 89 software 88, 89 system 88 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore 94 right-clicking 37 S safety av
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Index screen area 114 screen resolution 114 sound 135 status indicators 135 technical support 136 telephone support 136 touchpad 136 video 136 Web site connection speed 120 wired Ethernet 129 wireless Ethernet 131 wireless network 131 turning off Bluetooth 27 notebook 21, 22 wireless Ethernet 44 wireless network 6, 27 turning on Bluetooth 27 notebook 19 wireless Ethernet 26 wireless network 6, 26, 44 TV out (HDMI) jack 9, 62 U upgrading 101 USB connecting device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80
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