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Radio frequency wireless connections

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Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Security

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Additional tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . . 65

Caring for your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Cleaning your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Cleaning the exterior

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Cleaning the notebook screen

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Cleaning CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook. . . . . . . . 69

Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Adding or replacing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Replacing the hard drive kit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Safety guidelines

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

First steps

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Battery

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

CD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Device installation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Display

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

DVD drives

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Hard drive

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Media Center

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Memory

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Memory card reader

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Modem (cable or DSL)

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Section	Page
Contents	3
About this reference	7
About this guide	8
Accessing the online User Guide	8
Gateway contact information	9
Gateway model and serial number	9
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	9
For more information	10
Checking Out Your Notebook	11
Front	12
Left	13
Right	14
Back	15
Bottom	16
Keyboard area	17
Using Your GatewayNotebook	19
Connecting the ACadapter	20
Protecting from power source problems	21
Connecting the dial-up modem	22
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a network	23
Starting your notebook	24
Waking up your notebook	24
Turning off your notebook	25
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	25
Using the status indicators	26
Using the keyboard	27
Key types	27
System key combinations	29
Using the EZPad touchpad	32
Adjusting the volume	34
Turning your wireless radio on or off	35
Using Drives and Accessories	37
Using the CD or DVD drive	38
Identifying drive types	38
Using a CD or DVD	40
Using the memory card reader	41
Memory card types	41
Inserting a memory card	41
Using a memory card	41
Removing a memory card	42
Adding and removing a PCCard	42
Installing a printer or other peripheral device	44
Connecting a USB printer, scanner, or digital camera	45
Connecting an IEEE1394 video camera or MP3 player	45
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor	46
Viewing the display on a television	48
Ordering accessories	50
Managing Power	53
Monitoring the battery charge	54
Recharging the battery	54
Changing batteries	55
Replacing the battery	55
Recalibrating the battery	56
Extending battery life	57
Conserving battery power	57
Using alternate power sources	57
Changing power modes	58
Using power saving modes	58
Changing notebook power settings	59
Changing the power scheme	59
Changing alarm options	61
Changing advanced settings	62
Activating and using Hibernate mode	63
Traveling with Your Notebook	65
Packing your notebook	66
Traveling by air	66
Dial-up modem	66
Radio frequency wireless connections	67
Files	68
Security	68
Power	69
Additional tips	70
Maintaining Your Notebook	71
Caring for your notebook	72
Cleaning your notebook	73
Cleaning the exterior	73
Cleaning the keyboard	74
Cleaning the notebook screen	74
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	74
Upgrading Your Notebook	75
Preventing static electricity discharge	76
Adding or replacing memory modules	77
Replacing the hard drive kit	82
Troubleshooting	87
Safety guidelines	88
First steps	88
Troubleshooting	89
Audio	89
Battery	89
CD drives	89
Device installation	89
Display	90
DVD drives	92
File management	94
Hard drive	94
Internet	95
Keyboard	96
Media Center	97
Memory	102
Memory card reader	102
Modem (cable or DSL)	102
Modem (dial-up)	102
Mouse	107
Networks (wired)	107
Networks (wireless)	109
Passwords	113
PCCards	113
Pointing device	113
Power	113
Printer	114
Sound	117
Status indicators	117
Touchpad	117
Video	118
Telephone support	119
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	119
Telephone numbers	120
Automated troubleshooting system	120
Telephone numbers	120
Self-help	121
Tutoring	121
Training	122
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	123
Important safety information	124
Setting up your system	124
Care during use	125
Replacement parts and accessories	126
Regulatory compliance statements	126
Wireless guidance	126
United States of America	128
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part15	128
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part15	129
FCC declaration of conformity	130
Responsible party:	130
California Proposition65 Warning	130
Mercury Warning	130
Telecommunications per Part68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR47) (applicable to product...	131
Canada	132
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS210	132
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003	133
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)	133
Japan	135
Japanese Modem Notice	135
Laser safety statement	135
EPA ENERGY STAR	135
Environmental information	136
Notices	137
All Rights Reserved	137
Trademark Acknowledgments	138
Macrovision statement	139
A	141
B	141
C	141
D	142
E	143
F	143
G	143
H	143
I	143
J	144
K	144
L	144
M	144
N	145
O	145
P	145
R	146
S	146
T	147
U	148
V	148
W	148

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