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    Gateway Notebook User Guide
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    Help 1 Gateway Web site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and
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    your wireless radio on or off 38 4 Using Drives and Ports 39 Using the DVD drive 40 Identifying drive types 40 Inserting a CD or DVD 41 Playing electricity discharge 60 Adding or replacing memory 61 Replacing the hard drive kit 66 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 71 Caring for your notebook
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    management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 92 Memory 92 Memory card reader 93 Modem (dial-up 93 Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 98 PC Cards 98 Power 99 Printer 100 Sound 101 Status indicators 102 Touchpad 102 Video 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care
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    A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 107 Index 119 iv www.gateway.com
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    Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help 1
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    this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of services and support. problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with fast, considerate service. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway
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    , tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Using Support The Support site is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www
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    , and guides for all Gateway notebooks. Product Support Click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supports. Downloads a step-by-step wizard to locate your drivers. Customer Service Click Customer Service to view information about your account and general information about
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    , an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and
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    located in Help and Support and contain the words you problem, click on that icon to open BigFix. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To learn more about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway
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    on your hard drive. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on using Windows, using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online help
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    Chapter 1: Getting Help You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. 8 www.gateway.com
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    Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Locating your notebook's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook • Purchasing accessories 9
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    Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Front Speaker LCD panel release Battery charge Headphone jack Speaker Microphone jack latch indicator Power indicator Component Icon . The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 10 www.gateway.com
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    , see "Using the DVD drive" on page 40. This drive may be a combination DVD/CD-RW or multi-format DVD±RW drive. To determine the type of drive in the notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 40. www.gateway.com 11
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    Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right PC Card slot Memory USB ports page 43. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard,
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    . Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 46. www.gateway.com 13
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    Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "
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    mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard
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    Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key
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    , such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on page 3. Accessories To order accessories
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    Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or
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    Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the
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    for three hours, the battery may need to be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 53. 20 www.gateway.com
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    the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or
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    replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the
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    cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your notebook, then start your communications program. www.gateway.com 23
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    of your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. 3 Start your notebook. 24 www.gateway.com
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    Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your notebook. www
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    button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Turning off your notebook To turn off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer
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    10 seconds. As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts. www.gateway.com 27
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    . ■ LED off - The disc drive is not in use. Hard drive ■ LED blinking - The hard drive is in use. ■ LED off - The hard drive is not in use. Important If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. 28 www.gateway.com
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    can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard. www.gateway.com 29
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    a specific action. Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press FN+ to turn on the numeric keypad. 1 30 www.gateway.com
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    information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector
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    or DVD track. Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. 32 www.gateway.com
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    . Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 37. www.gateway.com 33
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    zone may vary from program to program. You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. 34 www.gateway.com
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    , see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using the touchpad To... Do this... Move the pointer on the screen. Select an object on the
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    clicking the left button. For more information, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www
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    key combinations" on page 31. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 37
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    In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device. Your Gateway notebook may have wireless networking built-in. To turn the wireless radio on
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    Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using DVD drives • Using the media card reader • Using a PC Card • Viewing the display on a monitor or projector • Connecting a video camera to your notebook 39
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    play these CDs on your notebook. 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... This is your drive type... Use your drive for... Combination DVD/CD-RW
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    Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the DVD drive Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the DVD drive. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the is facing up. 3 Push the tray in until it is closed. www.gateway.com 41
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    Windows Media Player" and "Using CyberLink PowerDVD" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Creating CDs and DVDs You can use a CD and DVD burning program, Windows XP, Windows Media Player
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    MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. Inserting a My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 43
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    Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Removing a memory card Important Do not use the 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
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    does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. www.gateway.com 45
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    Drives and Ports 3 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Your notebook supports notebook. 46 www.gateway.com
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    the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. www.gateway.com 47
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    Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Important Press FN+F4 to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the " on page 12. Important For more information about using the IEEE 1394 port on your video camera, see your camera's documentation. 48 www.gateway.com
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    of your notebook. Tips & Tricks For more information about editing video, see "Editing videos" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 49
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    Chapter 5 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 51
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    For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see "Front" on page 10: ■ LED blue - battery is fully
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    , see "Changing notebook power settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Recalibrating the battery If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it
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    ESC. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. Changing batteries If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on. If
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    battery out of the notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. www.gateway.com 55
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    management settings, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook. The
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    been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using alternate power sources . ■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones.
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    , the information is lost. When in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. If your notebook is... ...and you want to... ...then On Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 58 www.gateway.com
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    Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 59
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    insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook. Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. 60 www.gateway.com
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    ). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in the slot. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your memory. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on
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    Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. Screw 62 www.gateway.com
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    Adding or replacing memory 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com 63
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    Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 64 www.gateway.com
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    , make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 12 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace
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    more information, see "Backing up files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 60. 3 Turn off your notebook
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    drive bay cover, then remove it. The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 9 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, go to Step 14. -OR- If you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to Step 10. www.gateway
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    11 Remove the cover from the old drive. 12 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 13 Replace the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 14 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 68 www.gateway.com
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    , then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 17 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the instructions in the restore booklet that came with your notebook. www.gateway.com 69
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    Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Protecting your notebook from viruses • Updating Windows • Restoring your system 71
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    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 data on hard drives. ■ Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is on because data on the hard drive could be lost .gateway.com
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    cloth ■ An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical not attempt to clean dust from the inside of your notebook. www.gateway.com 73
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    cleaners. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. 74 www.gateway.com
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    the virus definition update service. You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton Internet Security service when you purchased your notebook on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Help and Support For more information
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    Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, then click Norton Internet Security. Norton Internet Security opens. 2 Click Norton AntiVirus. 76 www.gateway.com
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    a virus: 1 If Norton Internet Security finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at free limited time subscription to the Norton Internet Security service when you purchased your notebook. To update Norton www.gateway.com 77
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    . The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton Internet Security program with the latest the on-screen instructions. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword
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    System Restore. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Help and Support For more information about System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the , then click Application & Driver Recovery. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. www.gateway.com 79
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    Notebook Restoring your notebook to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to restore your notebook to the original configuration. To restore your notebook to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your notebook
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    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems 81
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    any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you start your notebook. Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook
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    instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway
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    101. Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 99. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 86. Device installation You have computer problems after adding a (IRQ). All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed. 84 www.gateway.com
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    dialog box. Tips & Tricks For instructions on changing the screen resolution, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The text on the display
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    8: Troubleshooting ■ Change the display settings. Tips & Tricks For instructions on changing the display settings, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
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    is turned up. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that Mute
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    your DVD drive's regional code may not match. ■ Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your notebook. Tips & Tricks For instructions on playing want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. See "Inserting a
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    files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Tips & Tricks For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see "Using Disk Cleanup" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Empty the
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    . Tips & Tricks For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or
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    with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search
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    Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Keyboard The external keyboard does not work ■ The numeric keypad is turned on. See "System key combinations" on page 31 for instructions on turning off your numeric keypad. Memory You see a "Memory error" message ■ Make if a memory module is failing. 92 www.gateway.com
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    troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the Search box , then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call messaging, or voice mail, make
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    Troubleshooting and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Line noise is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate, service to fix the original line. 94 www.gateway.com
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    ■ 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 90. Your 56K modem does not connect
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    , the modem did not pass diagnostics. Help and Support For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. 96 www.gateway.com
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    Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control cannot connect to your company network Every network is unique. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help. www.gateway.com 97
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    troubleshooting information. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting Gateway Customer Care for instructions. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems
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    Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that the PC Card you installed is not causing a system resource in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For
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    Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Printer The printer will not turn on ■ Make sure default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message
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    to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Wait until files have been
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    Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure
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    Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Video The
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    Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your notebook is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying
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    Telephone support Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, customer care, and information services. Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reach Use an automated menu system and your telephone 800-846-2118 keypad to find answers to common problems. Telephone
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    , additional product information and online documentation for Gateway-supplied hardware can be found in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide and the Using Your Computer guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. Help and Support For more how-to information about Windows, click
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    Appendix A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information • Safety information • Regulatory statements • Environmental information • Notices 107
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    notebook and in the documentation are followed. Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway notebook. Setting up your notebook ■ Read and follow all instructions marked on the notebook and in the documentation before you operate your
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    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 in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use.
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    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. Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device
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    . 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. Caution In
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: ■ Gateway M360 ■ Gateway 6000
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    a compatible modular jack which is Part 68-compliant. See installation instructions for details. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to of service may be required. The telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is and www.gateway.com 113
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    of the device. Caution To prevent radio interference to licensed service or co-channel Mobile Satellite systems, this device is intended 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
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    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. The customer should be aware that compliance Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. www.gateway.com 115
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    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. EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the
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    . Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area. ■ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user guide and we will be glad to help you with
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    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
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    53 recharging 20, 53 release latch 14 replacing 54 bays battery 54 hard drive 14 memory 14, 61 BigFix 6 BIOS Setup utility 53 brightness adjusting 32 , 44 troubleshooting memory card 93 troubleshooting PC Card 98 types of memory cards supported 43 carrying case 17 CD cleaning 74 www.gateway.com 119
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    customer service sales 105 CyberLink PowerDVD 42 D default printer 100 dial-up modem 23 digital camera USB port 12 digital video camera connecting 48 IEEE 1394 port 12 directional keys 30 display properties 47 switching 31 troubleshooting 85 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support
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    specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 66 replacing 66 troubleshooting 89 headphone jack 10 help online 7 using 5 Help and
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    54 devices 84 hard drive 66 memory 61 PC Card 44 Internet troubleshooting 90, 95 IRQ conflicts 74 connecting 29 features 29 locating 15 troubleshooting 92 USB port 12 keys application 30 arrow cleaning 74 release latch 10 switching display 31 troubleshooting 85 LCD/CRT system key 31 lock Kensington
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    supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42 muting sound 33, 37 N navigation keys 30 network jack 13, 24 troubleshooting 44 troubleshooting
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    source problems 22 Standby mode 26, 31, 57 status box 32 status indicator 10 troubleshooting 99 troubleshooting 85, 103 screen objects getting information 36 moving 36 selecting 35 searching in Help and Support troubleshooting 101 speakers built-in 10 jack 10 specifications 17 124 www.gateway.com
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    14, 16 system keys combinations 31 locating 30 system restore 79 T technical support automated troubleshooting 105 Support 17 Technical Support 105 tips before contacting 104 tutorial service 105 telephone support 104 touchpad buttons 34 clicking 35 double-clicking 35 dragging screen objects 36
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    status indicators 102 technical support 104 telephone support 104 touchpad 102 video 103 Web site connection 37 adjusting modem 96 controls 37 muting 33, 37 system keys 33 troubleshooting 101 W waking up notebook 26 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 16 restoring 79 updating 78
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