Gateway MC7310u PR.WA200.001 - Gateway Notebook Setup Poster (Inside)

MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE

To get the most out of your battery:

•

Dim the display as low as you can comfortably see.

•

Remove Express Cards when not using them.

•

Modify the power management settings to reduce power use.

•

Turn off wireless devices when not using them.

•

Use sleep mode when not using your notebook.

•

Use the DVD drive only when you need to.

•

Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling.

•

Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available.

For more information, see "Managing Power" in your

Reference Guide.

CONTACT TECH SUPPORT

To speak with a technical support representative, call toll-free

866-539-3901 (U.S.) or 800-297-5980 (Canada)

WORK SAFELY & SECURELY

Your Gateway notebook comes with the software you need to connect safely

and securely. To ensure a high level of security, you should:

• Regularly update your antivirus software.

•

Install all critical updates for Windows Vista

TM

(click

(Start),

All

Programs

, then click

Windows Update

).

•

Use the security features provided in the Windows Vista

TM

Security Center

(click

(Start),

Control Pane

l, then click

Security

).

CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT

For frequently-asked questions,

setup help, and immediate

information on common

technical issues, go to

www.support.gateway.com.

SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION

For detailed information about using your Gateway

notebook, see your

Reference Guide

that has been

included on your hard drive.

For general information about using Windows and

the

programs that are installed on your notebook,

connecting your notebook to the Internet or a

network, and protecting your computer, see your

User Guide

that has been included on your hard

drive.

To access your online documentation, click

(Start),

All Programs

, then click

Gateway

Documentation

.

Getting help:

tips for getting the most out of your new Gateway

®

notebook

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USER

GUIDE

4

START YOUR NOTEBOOK

Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to

complete Windows setup.

2

CONNECT TO AC POWER

Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least three hours

the first time, so the battery will fully charge.

3

CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional)

Connect an Ethernet (

) or USB (

) cable if using high speed

Internet access or connect a phone cable to the modem jack (

) if

using dialup access.

Setting up:

your new Gateway

®

notebook

1

INSTALL THE BATTERY

With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery

compartment until it clicks. Then lock it in place.

Ethernet jack

SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE

After setting up your computer, read the

Starter

Guide

guide for tips on using your notebook.

Lock

USB port

Power button

Modem jack