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Getting Help

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Gateway Web site

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Using eSupport

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

Searching for a topic

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Using Your Computer guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook

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

Left side

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Right side

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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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Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the keyboard

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Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

System key combinations

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Multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the touchpad

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Adjusting the volume

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Section	Page
Contents	3
Getting Help	7
Gateway Web site	9
Using eSupport	10
Support Home	10
Product Support	10
Downloads	10
Contact Us	10
PC Tools	10
Help and Support	11
Searching for a topic	12
Using Your Computer guide	12
Online help	13
Checking Out Your GatewayNotebook	15
Front	16
Left side	17
Right side	18
Back	19
Bottom	21
Keyboard area	22
Identifying your model	23
Gateway model and serial number	23
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	23
Finding your specifications	24
Accessories	25
Getting Started	27
Installing the battery	28
Connecting the ACadapter	29
Protecting from power source problems	31
Starting your notebook	32
Waking up your notebook	33
Turning off your notebook	33
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	34
Status indicators	35
Using the keyboard	36
Key types	37
System key combinations	38
Multi-function buttons	40
Using the EZPad touchpad	42
Using the touchpad	43
Adjusting the volume	45
Using Drives and Ports	47
Using the DVD drive	48
Identifying drive types	48
Inserting a CD or DVD	49
Playing a CD	50
Playing a DVD	50
Creating CDs and DVDs	51
Using the memory card reader	51
Memory card types	52
Inserting a memory card	52
Adding and removing a PCCard	53
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor	55
Viewing the display on a television	57
Managing Power	61
Monitoring the battery charge	62
Recharging the battery	63
Recalibrating the battery	63
Changing batteries	65
Replacing the battery	65
Extending battery life	67
Conserving battery power	67
Using alternate power sources	68
Changing power modes	68
Using power saving modes	68
Upgrading Your Notebook	71
Preventing static electricity discharge	72
Adding or replacing memory	74
Replacing the hard drive kit	76
Maintaining Your Notebook	79
Caring for your notebook	80
Cleaning your notebook	81
Cleaning the exterior	81
Cleaning the keyboard	81
Cleaning the notebook screen	82
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	82
Protecting your computer from viruses	83
Updating Windows	86
Restoring your system	86
Troubleshooting	87
Safety guidelines	88
First steps	89
Troubleshooting	90
Audio	90
Battery	90
CD drives	90
Device installation	90
Display	91
DVD drives	92
File management	94
Hard drive	95
Internet	96
Keyboard	97
Memory	98
Memory card reader	98
Modem (dial-up)	99
Mouse	103
Networks	103
Passwords	103
PCCards	104
Power	104
Printer	105
Sound	106
Status indicators	107
Video	107
Telephone support	108
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	108
Telephone numbers	109
Automated troubleshooting system	109
Telephone numbers	109
Networking Your Notebook	111
Introduction to networking	112
Using a network	112
Sharing a single Internet connection	112
Sharing drives	112
Sharing peripheral devices	112
Streaming audio and video files	113
Playing multi-player games	113
Using a wireless network	113
Determining if wireless networking is already installed on your computers	116
Creating an wireless network	117
Making sure your broadband connection works	117
Naming the computers and the workgroup	117
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol	118
Terms you should know	119
Using a DHCP server	119
Setting up a wireless network	121
Mounting the access point router	122
Configuring the access point router	122
Connecting to an access point wireless network	124
Configuring computer settings for an access point network	126
Adding an access point router	128
Testing your network	130
Sharing your resources	131
Sharing an Internet connection	131
Accessing the Internet	134
Sharing drives and printers	134
Turning on Windows file and printer sharing	134
Sharing drives or folders	135
Un-sharing drives, folders, and files	136
Sharing printers	137
Using the network	137
Viewing shared drives and folders	137
Mapping a network drive	138
Opening files across the network	138
Copying files across the network	139
Printing files across the network	139
Connecting to hotspots	140
Troubleshooting your wireless network	141
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	145
Index	157
A	157
B	157
C	157
D	158
E	159
F	159
G	160
H	160
I	160
J	160
K	160
L	161
M	161
N	161
O	162
P	162
R	163
S	163
T	164
U	165
V	165
W	165

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