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Conserving battery power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using alternate power sources

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Changing power modes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Changing notebook power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Changing the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Changing advanced settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Chapter 6:

Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 67

Packing your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Traveling by air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Dial-up modem

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Radio frequency wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Files

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Security

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Additional tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Chapter 7:

Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 73

Caring for your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Cleaning your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Cleaning the exterior

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Cleaning the keyboard

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Cleaning the notebook screen

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Maintaining the battery(ies)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Storing batteries

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Cleaning CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . . . . . . 79

Using Microsoft System Restore

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Recovering your system to its factory condition

. . . . . 88

Recovering your system using the Windows DVD

. . . . 90

Chapter 8:

Upgrading Your Notebook. . . . . . . 91

Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Adding or replacing memory modules

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Section	Page
Contents	3
About This Reference	7
About this guide	8
Accessing your 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	13
Right	14
Back	15
Bottom	16
Keyboard area	18
Setting Up and Getting Started	19
Working safely and comfortably	20
Reducing eye strain	20
Setting up your computer desk and chair	21
Sitting at your notebook	21
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	21
Connecting the AC adapter	22
Protecting from power source problems	24
Connecting the dial-up modem	25
Connecting to a broadband modem or network	26
Starting your notebook	26
Waking up your notebook	28
Turning off your notebook	28
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	29
Using the status indicators	30
Using the keyboard	31
Key types	32
System key combinations	33
Using the EZ Pad touchpad	35
Adjusting the brightness	38
Adjusting the volume	38
Turning your wireless radio on or off	40
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio	40
Bluetooth radio	41
Using Drives and Accessories	43
Changing modules	44
Using the CD or DVD drive	46
Identifying drive types	46
Using a CD or DVD	47
Using the memory card reader	48
Memory card types	48
Inserting a memory card	48
Using a memory card	49
Removing a memory card	49
Adding and removing a PC Card	49
Using a port replicator	51
Installing a printer or other peripheral device	51
Connecting a USB device	52
Connecting an IEEE 1394 device	53
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor	53
Adjusting the display properties	54
Using the projector or monitor for a presentation	56
Viewing the display on a television	57
Ordering accessories	58
Managing Power	61
Monitoring the battery charge	62
Recharging the battery(ies)	62
Changing batteries	63
Replacing the main battery	63
Installing a secondary battery	64
Recalibrating the battery(ies)	65
Extending battery life	66
Maximizing battery performance	66
Conserving battery power	66
Using alternate power sources	67
Changing power modes	67
Using power saving modes	68
Changing notebook power settings	69
Changing the power plan	69
Changing advanced settings	71
Traveling with Your Notebook	73
Packing your notebook	74
Traveling by air	74
Dial-up modem	74
Radio frequency wireless connections	75
Files	75
Security	76
Power	77
Additional tips	77
Maintaining Your Notebook	79
Caring for your notebook	80
Cleaning your notebook	80
Cleaning the exterior	81
Cleaning the keyboard	81
Cleaning the notebook screen	82
Maintaining the battery(ies)	82
Storing batteries	82
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	83
Recovering your system	84
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers	85
Preparing for software and device driver recovery	85
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center	87
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs	89
Using Microsoft System Restore	91
Manually creating a restore point	93
Recovering your system to its factory condition	94
Recovering your system using the Windows DVD	96
Upgrading Your Notebook	97
Preventing static electricity discharge	98
Adding or replacing memory modules	99
Replacing the hard drive kit	102
Troubleshooting	107
Safety guidelines	108
First steps	108
Troubleshooting	109
Audio	109
Battery	109
CD drives	109
Diskette drive (modular or external)	110
Display	111
DVD drives	112
Ethernet	114
File management	114
Hard drive	114
Internet	115
Keyboard	116
Media Center	117
Memory	120
Memory card reader	121
Modem (cable or DSL)	121
Modem (dial-up)	121
Mouse	125
Networks (wired)	125
Networks (wireless)	127
Passwords	129
PC Cards	129
Power	129
Printer	130
Sound	132
Status indicators	132
Touchpad	132
Video	133
Telephone support	134
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	134
Legal Information	135
Important safety information	136
Setting up your system	136
Care during use	136
Replacement parts and accessories	137
Regulatory compliance statements	137
Wireless guidance	137
United States of America	138
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15	138
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15	139
FCC declaration of conformity	139
California Proposition 65 Warning	140
Mercury Warning	140
Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)	140
Canada	141
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210	141
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003	141
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)	141
Japan	142
Japanese Modem Notice	142
Laser safety statement	142
EPA ENERGY STAR	143
Environmental information	143
Notices	144
All Rights Reserved	144
Trademark Acknowledgments	144
Macrovision statement	144
A	145
B	145
C	146
D	147
E	148
F	148
G	148
H	148
I	148
J	149
K	149
L	149
M	149
N	150
O	150
P	150
R	151
S	152
T	153
U	154
V	154
W	154

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