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Contents

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Getting Help

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Gateway Web site

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Using Support

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Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Searching for a topic

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BigFix

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Using Your Computer guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Gateway contact information

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Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook

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Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Left

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Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Back

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Bottom

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Keyboard area

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Identifying your model

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Gateway model and serial number

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Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Finding your specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Accessories

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Getting Started

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Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting the AC adapter

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Protecting from power source problems

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Connecting the dial-up modem

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Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network

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Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Waking up your notebook

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Turning off your notebook

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Restarting (rebooting) your notebook

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Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the keyboard

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Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

System key combinations

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Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Section	Page
Contents	3
Getting Help	7
Gateway Web site	9
Using Support	9
Support Home	10
Product Support	10
Downloads	10
Customer Service	10
Upgrade Center	10
Resources	10
Contact Us	10
Help and Support	11
Searching for a topic	12
BigFix	12
Using Your Computer guide	13
Online help	13
Gateway contact information	14
Checking Out Your GatewayNotebook	15
Front	16
Left	17
Right	18
Back	19
Bottom	20
Keyboard area	21
Identifying your model	23
Gateway model and serial number	23
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	23
Finding your specifications	24
Accessories	24
Getting Started	27
Installing the battery	28
Connecting the ACadapter	28
Protecting from power source problems	30
Connecting the dial-up modem	31
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network	32
Starting your notebook	33
Waking up your notebook	34
Turning off your notebook	34
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	35
Status indicators	36
Using the keyboard	37
Key types	38
System key combinations	39
Using the EZPad touchpad	41
Using the optional EZPoint pointing device	44
Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap	45
Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off	46
Adjusting the volume	48
Turning your wireless radio on or off	49
Using Drives and Ports	51
Changing modules	52
Using the DVD drive	55
Identifying drive types	55
Inserting a CD or DVD	56
Playing a CD	57
Playing a DVD	57
Creating CDs and DVDs	57
Using the memory card reader	58
Memory card types	58
Inserting a memory card	58
Using a memory card	58
Removing a memory card	59
Adding and removing a PCCard	59
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor	61
Viewing the display on a television	63
Modifying television settings	66
Connecting a video camera to your notebook	67
Managing Power	69
Monitoring the battery charge	70
Recharging the batteries	71
Recalibrating the batteries	71
Changing batteries	72
Replacing the main battery	73
Installing a secondary battery	74
Extending battery life	75
Conserving battery power	75
Using alternate power sources	76
Changing power modes	76
Using power saving modes	76
Upgrading Your Notebook	79
Preventing static electricity discharge	80
Adding or replacing memory	81
Replacing the hard drive kit	86
Using the Optional Port Replicator	91
Front	92
Back	93
Connecting to the port replicator	94
Attaching to the port replicator	94
Disconnecting from the port replicator	96
Securing your port replicator	97
Maintaining Your Notebook	99
Caring for your notebook	100
Cleaning your notebook	101
Cleaning the exterior	101
Cleaning the keyboard	102
Cleaning the notebook screen	102
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	102
Protecting your notebook from viruses	103
Updating Windows	106
Restoring your system	107
Microsoft System Restore	107
Reinstalling programs and drivers	107
Restoring your notebook to the original configuration	108
Troubleshooting	109
Safety guidelines	110
First steps	111
Troubleshooting	112
Audio	112
Battery	112
CD drives	112
Device installation	112
Diskette drive	113
Display	114
DVD drives	115
File management	118
Hard drive	118
Internet	120
Keyboard	121
Memory	122
Memory card reader	122
Modem (cable or DSL)	122
Modem (dial-up)	123
Mouse	126
Networks	127
Passwords	128
PCCards	128
Pointing device	128
Power	128
Printer	129
Sound	131
Touchpad or pointing device	131
Video	132
Telephone support	133
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	133
Telephone numbers	134
Automated troubleshooting system	134
Telephone numbers	134
Self-help	135
Tutoring	135
Training	135
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	137
Index	149
A	149
B	149
C	149
D	151
E	151
F	152
G	152
H	152
I	152
J	152
K	152
L	153
M	153
N	154
O	154
P	154
R	155
S	155
T	156
U	157
V	157

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