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www.gateway.com VGA 10, 60 wired Ethernet 20 wired network 20 copyright notice 150 D default printer 136 dialing codes 78 dial-up modem 10, 21 adjusting volume 130 diagnostics 129 dialing properties 128 troubleshooting 127 using while traveling 78 digital audio 58 digital camera memory card reader 7, 55 USB port 7, 9 digital video 58 digital video camera connecting 59 directional keys 27 disc drive indicator 25 diskette troubleshooting 115 diskette drive troubleshooting 115 display brightness 44 switching 28 troubleshooting 116 display properties adjusting 61 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 38 dragging 39 drivers recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 drives DVD 52 DVD/CD-RW 9, 52 DVD±RW 9, 52 hard drive 11, 107 HD DVD 52 HD-DVD RW 9 identifying drive types 52 multi-format DVD±RW 9, 52 replacing hard drive 107 status indicators 25 troubleshooting 115, 117, 120 types 52 DSL modem 7, 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting 127 DVD cleaning 87 controlling playback 29, 40 eject button 53, 54 inserting 53, 54 manual eject hole 53, 54 playing 59 regional code 53 troubleshooting 117 DVD drive drive status indicator 25 identifying 52 locating 9 troubleshooting 117 using 52 DVD player program 40 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E Effects button 42 eject button CD 53, 54 DVD 53, 54 eject hole CD 53, 54 DVD 53, 54 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 102 EmPower power adapter 70 153

Section	Page
Contents	3
About This Reference	9
About this guide	10
Accessing your online User Guide	10
Gateway contact information	10
Contacting Gateway Customer Care	10
Gateway model and serial number	11
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	11
For more information	11
Checking Out Your Notebook	13
Front	14
Left	15
Right	17
Back	18
Bottom	19
Keyboard area	20
LCD panel	22
Setting Up and Getting Started	23
Working safely and comfortably	24
Reducing eye strain	24
Setting up your computer desk and chair	25
Sitting at your notebook	25
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	25
Connecting the AC adapter	26
Protecting from power source problems	27
Connecting to a broadband modem or network	28
Connecting the optional dial-up modem	29
Starting your notebook	29
Waking up your notebook	31
Turning off your notebook	31
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	32
Using the status indicators	33
Using the keyboard	34
Key types	35
System key combinations	36
Using the optional fingerprint reader	39
Running the TouchStrip Tutorial	39
Enrolling your fingerprints	40
Using the Fingerprint Control Center	42
Using the password bank	43
Using the fingerprint reader features	44
Using the EZ Pad touchpad	45
Using the optional multimedia panel	48
Using the optional webcam	49
Adjusting the brightness	52
Adjusting the volume	53
Turning your wireless radio on or off	55
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio	55
Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio	56
Bluetooth radio	57
Disabling the Bluetooth radio	58
Using Drives and Accessories	59
Using the DVD drive	60
Identifying drive types	60
Using a DVD drive	61
Using a tray-load DVD drive	61
Using a slot-load DVD drive	62
Using the memory card reader	63
Memory card types	63
Inserting a memory card	64
Using a memory card	64
Removing a memory card	64
Adding and removing an Express Card	65
Installing a printer or other peripheral device	66
Connecting a USB device	66
Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television	67
Adjusting the display properties	69
Using the projector or monitor for a presentation	70
Managing Power	73
Monitoring the battery charge	74
Recharging the battery	74
Changing batteries	75
Recalibrating the battery	76
Extending battery life	77
Maximizing battery performance	77
Conserving battery power	77
Using alternate power sources	78
Changing power modes	79
Using power saving modes	79
Changing notebook power settings	80
Changing the power plan	80
Changing advanced settings	82
Traveling with Your Notebook	85
Packing your notebook	86
Traveling by air	86
Dial-up modem	86
Radio frequency wireless connections	87
Files	87
Security	88
Power	89
Additional tips	89
Maintaining Your Notebook	91
Caring for your notebook	92
Cleaning your notebook	92
Cleaning the exterior	93
Cleaning the keyboard	93
Cleaning the notebook screen	93
Maintaining the battery	94
Storing batteries	94
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	95
Recovering your system	95
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers	96
Preparing for software and device driver recovery	97
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center	99
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs	101
Using Microsoft System Restore	103
Manually creating a restore point	105
Recovering your system to its factory condition	106
Recovering your system using the Windows DVD	107
Upgrading Your Notebook	109
Preventing static electricity discharge	110
Adding or replacing memory modules	111
Replacing the hard drive kit	115
Troubleshooting	121
Safety guidelines	122
First steps	122
Troubleshooting	123
Audio	123
Battery	123
CD drives	123
Diskette drive (external)	123
Display	124
DVD drives	125
Ethernet	127
Express Cards	127
File management	127
Fingerprint reader	128
Hard drive	128
Internet	129
Keyboard	130
Media Center	131
Memory	134
Memory card reader	135
Modem (cable or DSL)	135
Modem (dial-up)	135
Mouse	138
Networks (wired)	139
Networks (wireless)	141
Passwords	143
Power	143
Printer	144
Sound	145
Status indicators	145
Touchpad	146
Video	146
Telephone support	146
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	146
Legal Information	149
Important safety information	150
Setting up your system	150
Care during use	150
Replacement parts and accessories	151
Regulatory compliance statements	151
Wireless guidance	151
United States of America	152
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15	152
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15	153
FCC declaration of conformity	153
California Proposition 65 Warning	154
Mercury Warning	154
Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)	154
Canada	155
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210	155
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003	155
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)	155
Japan	156
Japanese Modem Notice	156
Laser safety statement	156
Environmental information	157
Notices	158
All Rights Reserved	158
Trademark Acknowledgments	158
Macrovision statement	158
A	159
B	159
C	159
D	161
E	161
F	162
G	162
H	162
I	162
J	163
K	163
L	163
M	163
N	164
O	164
P	164
R	165
S	166
T	167
U	167
V	167
W	168

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VGA

wired Ethernet

wired network

150

default printer

136

dialing codes

dial-up modem

adjusting volume

130

diagnostics

129

dialing properties

128

troubleshooting

127

using while traveling

digital audio

digital camera

memory card reader

USB port

digital video

digital video camera

connecting

directional keys

disc drive indicator

diskette

troubleshooting

115

diskette drive

troubleshooting

115

display

brightness

switching

troubleshooting

116

display properties

adjusting

documentation

User Guide

double-clicking

dragging

drivers

recovery discs

re-installing

drives

DVD

DVD/CD-RW

DVD±RW

hard drive

107

HD DVD

HD-DVD RW

identifying drive types

multi-format DVD±RW

replacing hard drive

107

status indicators

troubleshooting

115

117

120

types

DSL modem

connecting

troubleshooting

127

DVD

cleaning

controlling playback

eject button

inserting

manual eject hole

playing

regional code

troubleshooting

117

DVD drive

drive status indicator

identifying

locating

troubleshooting

117

using

DVD player program

DVD/CD-RW drive

See

DVD drive

DVD±RW drive

See

DVD drive

Effects button

eject button

DVD

eject hole

DVD

electrostatic discharge (ESD)

102

EmPower power adapter