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www.gateway.com Using the status indicators 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. Wireless network Caps lock Hard drive Module Num lock Indicator Icon Wireless network (optional) Caps lock A Num lock 1 Module Hard drive Description ■ LED on - wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on. ■ LED off - wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off. ■ LED on - caps lock is turned on. ■ LED off - caps lock is turned off. ■ LED on - numeric keypad is turned on. ■ LED off - numeric keypad is turned off. ■ Indicator blue- module is in use. ■ Indicator solid purple - module is ready to swap. ■ Indicator flashing purple - module is not installed in the notebook. ■ LED blinking - hard drive is in use. ■ LED off - hard drive is not in use. 17

Section	Page
Contents	3
About this reference	5
About this guide	6
Accessing the online User Guide	6
Gateway contact information	6
Gateway model and serial number	6
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	7
For more information	7
Checking Out Your GatewayNotebook	9
Identifying features	10
Front	10
Left	11
Right	12
Back	13
Bottom	14
Keyboard area	15
Connecting the ACadapter	16
Protecting from power source problems	17
Connecting the dial-up modem	17
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network	18
Starting your notebook	19
Waking up your notebook	19
Turning off your notebook	19
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	20
Using the status indicators	21
Using the keyboard	22
Key types	22
System key combinations	23
Using the EZPad touchpad	25
Using the optional EZPoint pointing device	27
Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap	28
Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off	28
Adjusting the volume	29
Turning your wireless radio on or off	30
Changing modules	31
Using the CD or DVD drive	33
Identifying drive types	33
Inserting a CD or DVD	34
Using the memory card reader	35
Memory card types	35
Inserting a memory card	35
Using a memory card	35
Removing a memory card	35
Adding and removing a PCCard	36
Changing batteries	37
Replacing the main battery	37
Installing a secondary battery	38
Recalibrating the battery	39
Ordering accessories	40
Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook	41
Preventing static electricity discharge	42
Adding or replacing memory modules	42
Replacing the hard drive kit	45
Replacing the keyboard	48
Removing the keyboard	48
Installing the keyboard	52
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	55
Important safety information	56
Setting up your system	56
Care during use	56
Replacement parts and accessories	57
Regulatory compliance statements	58
Wireless guidance	58
United States of America	59
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part15	59
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part15	59
FCC declaration of conformity	60
Responsible party:	60
California Proposition65 Warning	60
Mercury Warning	60
Telecommunications per Part68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR47) (applicable to product...	60
Canada	61
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS210	61
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003	61
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)	62
Japan	62
Japanese Modem Notice	62
Laser safety statement	63
EPA ENERGY STAR	63
Environmental information	63
Notices	64
All Rights Reserved	64
Trademark Acknowledgments	64
Macrovision statement	65
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