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See memory rebooting notebook 23 recalibrating battery 61 recharging battery 58 recovering defaults 90 drivers 80, 81 programs 80, 81 software 80, 81 system 80 Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 84 with Windows DVD 92 with Windows System Restore 87 recovery discs creating 81, 82 drivers 82, 85 programs 82, 85 software 82, 85 using 85 Recycle Bin deleting files 110 emptying 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 90 drivers 80, 81 programs 80, 81 software 80, 81 Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 84 with Windows DVD 92 with Windows System Restore 87 replacing See installing resetting notebook 23 restarting notebook 23 restoring defaults 90 drivers 80, 81 programs 80, 81 150 Index software 80, 81 system 80 Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 84 with Windows DVD 92 with Windows System Restore 87 right-clicking 31 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 76 general precautions 134 guidelines for troubleshooting 104 posture 15 reducing eye strain 14 setting up computer 15 sitting at computer 15 static electricity 94 scanner installing 47 USB port 8 screen resolution 51 troubleshooting 107, 129 screen objects getting information 31, 32 moving 31 selecting 31, 32 scroll zone 29 security startup password 72 while travelling 72 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 3, 72 setting up safety precautions 134 shipping notebook 70 shortcut menus

Section	Page
Contents	3
About This Reference	9
About this guide	10
Accessing your online User Guide	10
Gateway contact information	11
Gateway model and serial number	11
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	11
For more information	12
Checking Out Your Notebook	13
Front	14
Left	15
Right	16
Back	17
Bottom	17
Keyboard area	19
Setting Up and Getting Started	21
Working safely and comfortably	22
Reducing eye strain	22
Setting up your computer desk and chair	23
Sitting at your notebook	23
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	23
Connecting the AC adapter	24
Protecting from power source problems	26
Connecting the dial-up modem	27
Connecting to a broadband modem or network	28
Starting your notebook	28
Waking up your notebook	30
Turning off your notebook	30
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	31
Using the status indicators	32
Using the keyboard	33
Key types	33
System key combinations	35
Using the EZ Pad touchpad	37
Using the optional EZ Point pointing device	40
Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap	41
Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off	42
Adjusting the brightness	43
Adjusting the volume	44
Turning your wireless radio on or off	45
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio	46
Bluetooth radio	46
Using Drives and Accessories	47
Changing modules	48
Using the CD or DVD drive	50
Identifying drive types	50
Using a CD or DVD	51
Using the memory card reader	52
Memory card types	52
Inserting a memory card	52
Using a memory card	53
Removing a memory card	53
Adding and removing a PC Card	53
Using a port replicator	55
Installing a printer or other peripheral device	55
Connecting a USB device	56
Connecting an IEEE 1394 device	57
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor	57
Adjusting the display properties	58
Using the projector or monitor for a presentation	60
Viewing the display on a television	61
Ordering accessories	62
Managing Power	65
Monitoring the battery charge	66
Recharging the battery(ies)	66
Changing batteries	67
Replacing the main battery	67
Installing a secondary battery	68
Recalibrating the battery(ies)	69
Extending battery life	70
Maximizing battery performance	70
Conserving battery power	70
Using alternate power sources	71
Changing power modes	71
Using power saving modes	72
Changing notebook power settings	73
Changing the power plan	73
Changing advanced settings	75
Traveling with Your Notebook	77
Packing your notebook	78
Traveling by air	78
Dial-up modem	78
Radio frequency wireless connections	79
Files	79
Security	80
Power	81
Additional tips	81
Maintaining Your Notebook	83
Caring for your notebook	84
Cleaning your notebook	84
Cleaning the exterior	85
Cleaning the keyboard	85
Cleaning the notebook screen	86
Maintaining the battery(ies)	86
Storing batteries	86
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	87
Recovering your system	88
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers	89
Preparing for software and device driver recovery	89
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center	92
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs	93
Using Microsoft System Restore	95
Manually creating a restore point	97
Recovering your system to its factory condition	98
Recovering your system using the Windows DVD	100
Upgrading Your Notebook	101
Preventing static electricity discharge	102
Adding or replacing memory modules	103
Replacing the hard drive kit	106
Troubleshooting	111
Safety guidelines	112
First steps	112
Troubleshooting	113
Audio	113
Battery	113
CD drives	113
Diskette drive (modular or external)	114
Display	115
DVD drives	116
Ethernet	118
File management	118
Hard drive	118
Internet	119
Keyboard	120
Media Center	121
Memory	124
Memory card reader	125
Modem (cable or DSL)	125
Modem (dial-up)	125
Mouse	129
Networks (wired)	129
Networks (wireless)	131
Passwords	133
PC Cards	133
Pointing device	134
Power	134
Printer	135
Sound	136
Status indicators	137
Touchpad or pointing device	137
Video	137
Telephone support	138
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	138
Legal Information	141
Important safety information	142
Setting up your system	142
Care during use	142
Replacement parts and accessories	143
Regulatory compliance statements	143
Wireless guidance	143
United States of America	144
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15	144
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15	145
FCC declaration of conformity	145
California Proposition 65 Warning	146
Mercury Warning	146
Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)	146
Canada	147
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210	147
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003	147
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)	147
Japan	148
Japanese Modem Notice	148
Laser safety statement	148
EPA ENERGY STAR	149
Environmental information	149
Notices	150
All Rights Reserved	150
Trademark Acknowledgments	150
Macrovision statement	150
A	151
B	151
C	152
D	153
E	154
F	154
G	154
H	154
I	154
J	155
K	155
L	155
M	155
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memory

rebooting notebook

recalibrating battery

recharging battery

recovering

defaults

drivers

programs

software

system

Windows

with Gateway Recovery

Center

with Windows DVD

with Windows System

Restore

recovery discs

creating

drivers

programs

software

using

Recycle Bin

deleting files

110

emptying

110

regional code

DVD

re-installing

defaults

drivers

programs

software

Windows

with Gateway Recovery

Center

with Windows DVD

with Windows System

Restore

replacing

See

installing

resetting notebook

restarting notebook

restoring

defaults

drivers

programs

software

system

Windows

with Gateway Recovery

Center

with Windows DVD

with Windows System

Restore

right-clicking

safety

avoiding repetitive strain

caring for notebook

general precautions

134

guidelines for

troubleshooting

104

posture

reducing eye strain

setting up computer

sitting at computer

static electricity

scanner

installing

USB port

screen

resolution

troubleshooting

107

129

screen objects

getting information

moving

selecting

scroll zone

security

startup password

while travelling

security features

Kensington cable lock

serial number

setting up

safety precautions

134

shipping notebook

shortcut menus