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Chapter 1: About this reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About this guide

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessing the online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . . 5

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Left

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Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 3: Using Your Gateway Notebook. . . . 13

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Protecting from power source problems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting the dial-up modem

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a network

. . . 17

Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Waking up your notebook

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Turning off your notebook

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the status indicators

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the keyboard

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Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the volume

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Turning your wireless radio on or off

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 4: Using Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the memory card reader

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Contents

Section	Page
Contents	3
About this reference	7
About this guide	8
Accessing the online User Guide	8
Gateway contact information	9
Gateway model and serial number	9
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	9
For more information	10
Checking Out Your Notebook	11
Front	12
Left	12
Right	14
Bottom	15
Keyboard area	17
Using Your GatewayNotebook	19
Connecting the ACadapter	20
Protecting from power source problems	21
Connecting the dial-up modem	22
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a network	23
Starting your notebook	24
Waking up your notebook	24
Turning off your notebook	24
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	25
Using the status indicators	26
Using the keyboard	27
Key types	28
System key combinations	29
Using the EZPad touchpad	31
Adjusting the volume	33
Turning your wireless radio on or off	34
Using Accessories	37
Using the memory card reader	38
Memory card types	38
Inserting a memory card	38
Using a memory card	38
Removing a memory card	39
Adding and removing a PCCard	39
Using an optional port replicator	41
Installing a printer or other peripheral device	41
Connecting a USB printer, scanner, or digital camera	42
Connecting an IEEE1394 video camera or MP3 player	42
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor	43
Ordering accessories	44
Managing Power	47
Monitoring the battery charge	48
Recharging the battery	48
Changing batteries	49
Replacing the battery	49
Recalibrating the battery	50
Extending battery life	51
Conserving battery power	51
Using alternate power sources	52
Changing power modes	52
Using power saving modes	53
Changing notebook power settings	53
Changing the power scheme	54
Changing alarm options	56
Changing advanced settings	57
Activating and using Hibernate mode	58
Traveling with Your Notebook	61
Packing your notebook	62
Traveling by air	62
Dial-up modem	62
Radio frequency wireless connections	63
Files	64
Security	64
Power	65
Additional tips	65
Maintaining Your Notebook	67
Caring for your notebook	68
Cleaning your notebook	69
Cleaning the exterior	69
Cleaning the keyboard	70
Cleaning the notebook screen	70
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	70
Upgrading Your Notebook	71
Preventing static electricity discharge	72
Adding or replacing memory modules	73
Replacing the hard drive kit	76
Troubleshooting	79
Safety guidelines	80
First steps	80
Troubleshooting	81
Audio	81
Battery	81
CD drives	81
Device installation	81
Display	82
External DVD drives	84
File management	86
Hard drive	86
Internet	87
Keyboard	88
Media Center	89
Memory	93
Memory card reader	94
Modem (cable or DSL)	94
Modem (dial-up)	94
Mouse	98
Networks (wired)	99
Networks (wireless)	101
Passwords	104
PCCards	104
Pointing device	104
Power	104
Printer	105
Sound	107
Status indicators	107
Touchpad	108
Video	108
Telephone support	109
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	109
Telephone numbers	110
Automated troubleshooting system	110
Telephone numbers	110
Self-help	111
Tutoring	111
Training	112
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	113
Important safety information	114
Setting up your system	114
Care during use	115
Replacement parts and accessories	116
Regulatory compliance statements	116
Wireless guidance	116
United States of America	118
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part15	118
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part15	119
FCC declaration of conformity	120
Responsible party:	120
California Proposition65 Warning	120
Mercury Warning	120
Telecommunications per Part68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR47) (applicable to product...	121
Canada	122
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS210	122
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003	123
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)	123
Japan	124
Japanese Modem Notice	127
All Rights Reserved	127
Trademark Acknowledgments	128
Macrovision statement	128
A	129
B	129
C	129
D	130
E	131
F	131
G	131
H	131
I	131
J	131
K	131
L	132
M	132
N	133
O	133
P	133
R	134
S	134
T	135
U	135
V	135
W	136

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