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Gateway LapTop User Manual (152 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptops | Size: 4.37 MB |

English

Table of contents

REFERENCEGUIDE

1

Contents

3

CHAPTER1

9

About this guide

10

Accessing your online User

10

Gateway contact information

11

Microsoft Certificate of

11

Authenticity

11

For more information

12

CHAPTER2

13

Component Icon Description

14

Online Support:

18

Tech Support Phone:

18

Model:

18

Keyboard area

19

CHAPTER3

21

Working safely and

22

Sitting at your notebook

23

Connecting the AC adapter

24

Connecting the dial-up modem

27

Connecting to a broadband

28

Starting your notebook

28

Turning off your notebook

30

Restarting (rebooting) your

30

Using the status indicators

31

Using the keyboard

32

Key types

33

System key combinations

34

Press and hold

35

, then press

35

Programming the hotkey

37

Enrolling your fingerprints

39

Using the smart card reader

43

Using a privacy filter

43

Using the EZ Pad touchpad

44

To... Do this

45

Adjusting the brightness

46

Adjusting the volume

46

Bluetooth radio

48

CHAPTER4

49

Changing modules

50

Security screw (optional)

51

8 Slide the bay module out

52

Using the CD or DVD drive

53

Using a CD or DVD

54

Using the memory card reader

55

Adding and removing a

56

Using a port replicator

57

Connecting a USB device

58

Viewing the display on a

60

Ordering accessories

62

CHAPTER5

65

Monitoring the battery charge

66

Recharging the battery(ies)

66

Changing batteries

67

Extending battery life

70

Using alternate power sources

71

Changing power modes

71

Changing notebook power

72

Changing the power scheme

73

Changing alarm options

74

Changing advanced settings

75

3 Click the Hibernate tab

76

CHAPTER 5: Managing Power

78

CHAPTER6

79

Packing your notebook

80

Traveling by air

80

Dial-up modem

80

Radio frequency wireless

81

Security

82

Additional tips

83

CHAPTER7

85

Caring for your notebook

86

Cleaning your notebook

87

Maintaining the battery(ies)

88

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

89

CHAPTER8

91

Adding or replacing memory

93

Replacing the hard drive kit

97

CHAPTER9

103

Safety guidelines

104

First steps

104

Troubleshooting

105

CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting

106

DVD drives

107

Ethernet

109

File management

109

HIFT key or if the

109

Fingerprint reader

110

Hard drive

110

Internet

111

Keyboard

112

Media Center

113

Memory card reader

116

Modem (cable or DSL)

117

Modem (dial-up)

117

Networks (wired)

121

Networks (wireless)

123

Passwords

125

PC Cards

126

Status indicators

128

Touchpad

129

Telephone support

130

APPENDIXA

131

Important safety information

132

Regulatory compliance

133

United States of America

134

FCC declaration of conformity

135

Mercury Warning

136

Laser safety statement

138

Environmental information

139

All Rights Reserved

140

Trademark Acknowledgments

140

Macrovision statement

140

Gateway Laptop User Manual (152 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptops | Size: 4.37 MB |

English

Table of contents

REFERENCEGUIDE

1

Contents

3

CHAPTER1

9

About this guide

10

Accessing your online User

10

Gateway contact information

11

Microsoft Certificate of

11

Authenticity

11

For more information

12

CHAPTER2

13

Component Icon Description

14

Online Support:

18

Tech Support Phone:

18

Model:

18

Keyboard area

19

CHAPTER3

21

Working safely and

22

Sitting at your notebook

23

Connecting the AC adapter

24

Connecting the dial-up modem

27

Connecting to a broadband

28

Starting your notebook

28

Turning off your notebook

30

Restarting (rebooting) your

30

Using the status indicators

31

Using the keyboard

32

Key types

33

System key combinations

34

Press and hold

35

, then press

35

Programming the hotkey

37

Enrolling your fingerprints

39

Using the smart card reader

43

Using a privacy filter

43

Using the EZ Pad touchpad

44

To... Do this

45

Adjusting the brightness

46

Adjusting the volume

46

Bluetooth radio

48

CHAPTER4

49

Changing modules

50

Security screw (optional)

51

8 Slide the bay module out

52

Using the CD or DVD drive

53

Using a CD or DVD

54

Using the memory card reader

55

Adding and removing a

56

Using a port replicator

57

Connecting a USB device

58

Viewing the display on a

60

Ordering accessories

62

CHAPTER5

65

Monitoring the battery charge

66

Recharging the battery(ies)

66

Changing batteries

67

Extending battery life

70

Using alternate power sources

71

Changing power modes

71

Changing notebook power

72

Changing the power scheme

73

Changing alarm options

74

Changing advanced settings

75

3 Click the Hibernate tab

76

CHAPTER 5: Managing Power

78

CHAPTER6

79

Packing your notebook

80

Traveling by air

80

Dial-up modem

80

Radio frequency wireless

81

Security

82

Additional tips

83

CHAPTER7

85

Caring for your notebook

86

Cleaning your notebook

87

Maintaining the battery(ies)

88

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

89

CHAPTER8

91

Adding or replacing memory

93

Replacing the hard drive kit

97

CHAPTER9

103

Safety guidelines

104

First steps

104

Troubleshooting

105

CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting

106

DVD drives

107

Ethernet

109

File management

109

HIFT key or if the

109

Fingerprint reader

110

Hard drive

110

Internet

111

Keyboard

112

Media Center

113

Memory card reader

116

Modem (cable or DSL)

117

Modem (dial-up)

117

Networks (wired)

121

Networks (wireless)

123

Passwords

125

PC Cards

126

Status indicators

128

Touchpad

129

Telephone support

130

APPENDIXA

131

Important safety information

132

Regulatory compliance

133

United States of America

134

FCC declaration of conformity

135

Mercury Warning

136

Laser safety statement

138

Environmental information

139

All Rights Reserved

140

Trademark Acknowledgments

140

Macrovision statement

140

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