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CHAPTER

Setting Up and Getting Started

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Working safely and comfortably

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Connecting the AC adapter

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Connecting the dial-up modem

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Connecting to a broadband modem or
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Starting your notebook

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Turning off your notebook

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Restarting (rebooting) your notebook

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Using the status indicators

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Using the keyboard

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Using the EZ Pad touchpad

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Using the optional multimedia panel

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Using the optional webcam

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Adjusting the brightness

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Adjusting the volume

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Turning your wireless radio on or off

Summary of Contents for 4535GZ

Page 1: ...NOTEBOOK REFERENCEGUIDE...

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Page 3: ...d Getting Started 13 Working safely and comfortably 14 Reducing eye strain 14 Setting up your computer desk and chair 15 Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive stra...

Page 4: ...a memory card 44 Using a memory card 45 Removing a memory card 45 Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card 45 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 48 Connecting a USB device 48 Connec...

Page 5: ...7 Maintaining Your Notebook 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Stori...

Page 6: ...109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet 111 Keyboard 112 Media Center 113 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem cable or DSL 116 Modem dial up 117 Mouse 120 Networks wired 121 Networks wirel...

Page 7: ...CHAPTER1 1 About This Reference About this guide Accessing your online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity For more information...

Page 8: ...r hard drive Your User Guide is an in depth easy to read manual that includes information on the following topics Help and technical support Using and customizing Windows and other software Using the...

Page 9: ...of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system For more information For more information a...

Page 10: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4...

Page 11: ...CHAPTER2 5 Checking Out Your Notebook Front Left Right Back Bottom Keyboard area LCD panel...

Page 12: ...hts up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low Power indicator LED on Notebook is on LED blinking Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode LED off Notebook is of...

Page 13: ...o harm your skin Caution Do not block or insert objects into these slots If these slots are blocked your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook Caut...

Page 14: ...mory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera MP3 player PDA or cellular telephone into the memory card reader For more information see Using the memory card reader on page 44 The memory...

Page 15: ...ription Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector Monitor port Plugananalog VGAmonitororprojectorinto this port For more information see Viewing the display on a projector or monit...

Page 16: ...Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay For more information see Adding or replacing memory modules on page 95 Battery latch Slide to release the battery For more information see Changing t...

Page 17: ...wer button mode see Changing advanced settings on page 67 Microphone optional Record audio through this microphone or use it to talk through when making Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP calls The bui...

Page 18: ...mponent Icon Description Webcam optional Use to let others see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on For more informa...

Page 19: ...ng to a broadband modem or network Starting your notebook Turning off your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebook Using the status indicators Using the keyboard Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using th...

Page 20: ...ook on a rigid hard surface and make sure that you keep the ventilation openings on the sides clear Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine dir...

Page 21: ...our shoulders relax while you type Adjust the chairheight adjustthe forward tilt of the seat or use a footrest to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your th...

Page 22: ...that can cause serious injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type purchas...

Page 23: ...lug it back in Press FN F1 to toggle the status lights on and off Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet 4 When you finish using...

Page 24: ...to a standard telephone line To connect the modem 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your notebook Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord an...

Page 25: ...to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on your...

Page 26: ...printers scanners and speakers Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap If the air vents are blocked the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin Caution Provide adequate spac...

Page 27: ...ystem operations to save power Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power the programs are laid out just as you left them Waking your notebook from a Sleep state is much f...

Page 28: ...unresponsive programs on your notebook 1 Press CTRL ALT DEL 2 Click Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens 3 Click the program that is not responding 4 Click End Task 5 Click X i...

Page 29: ...on Indicator Icon Description Wireless network LED on Optional wireless IEEE 802 11 radio is turned on LED off Optional wireless IEEE 802 11 radio is turned off Caps lock LED on Caps lock is turned on...

Page 30: ...d in combination with another key Tip You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard Key type Icon Description...

Page 31: ...f a document or to the end of a document FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific action Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu This ke...

Page 32: ...ng in an airplane IEEE 802 11communicationdevices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode Press the power button to leave Sleep mode For more...

Page 33: ...ghting situations Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting Important Using this feature will affect battery performance Play or pause the CD or DVD Stop playing the CD...

Page 34: ...ns and a scroll zone Decrease volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 36 Mute the sound Press the key combination again to restore the sound For more information see Adjusting the...

Page 35: ...eed right hand or left hand configuration and other touchpad settings see Changing the mouse touchpad or pointing device settings in your online User Guide Tip You may have received your notebook with...

Page 36: ...d succession This action is called double clicking Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the righ...

Page 37: ...media file Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter Play or pause the CD DVD or media file Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter Mute the sound Press again to restore the sound For more information see...

Page 38: ...webcam with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session In addition by using the software included with the webcam you can take pictures or create video c...

Page 39: ...Description Start camera Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen Effects Adds a decoration or border to your picture Properties Modifies properties such as zoom backlight compensation brightn...

Page 40: ...scription Snapshot Take a picture of what is currently in the preview screen Video recording Create a video recording Audio recording Create an audio recording Functions Change a setting or access onl...

Page 41: ...Windows Mobility Center window opens Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness Tip For more information about using the webcam click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click Funct...

Page 42: ...he mute and volume control buttons on the optional multimedia panel For more information see Using the optional multimedia panel on page 31 OR Click Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows M...

Page 43: ...click Mixer The Volume Mixer dialog box opens where you can click and drag sliders for individual devices 5 Click X in the top right corner of the window to close it Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds sli...

Page 44: ...cy wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 and Blue...

Page 45: ...headphone keyboard or mouse To turn the Bluetooth radio on or off Press FN F6 Tip For more information about using your notebook on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network see Bluetooth Networking in your...

Page 46: ...CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 40...

Page 47: ...the CD or DVD drive Using the memory card reader Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card Installing a printer or other peripheral device Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing th...

Page 48: ...audio CDs playing DVDs and accessing data You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs Combination DVD CD RW drive Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data and recording m...

Page 49: ...ay a prerecorded DVD the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code must match The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your notebook s delivery address The regional code for...

Page 50: ...MP3 player or cellular telephone Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard Secure Digital Mini Secure Digital and RS MultiMediaCard Inserting a mem...

Page 51: ...restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot swapping Hot swapping means that you can insert a card while your notebook is running If your card does not work afte...

Page 52: ...Hardware dialog box opens 2 Click the PC Card name then click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box opens 3 Click the PC Card name then click OK The Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box opens 4 Cli...

Page 53: ...log box opens 2 Click the Express Card name then click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box opens 3 Click the Express Card name then click OK The Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box opens 4 Click...

Page 54: ...ll prompt you to install any software the device needs After doing this you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time Connecting a USB device Your notebook has USB ports for connecting devic...

Page 55: ...ecting an IEEE 1394 device Your notebook may have a 4 pin IEEE 1394 port also known as a Firewire or i Link port for connecting devices such as a video camera To connect your IEEE 1394 device to your...

Page 56: ...l monitor or projector to your monitor VGA port Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook at the same time...

Page 57: ...Press FN F4 to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel viewing the display on the projector or monitor and viewing the display on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor Adjusting...

Page 58: ...as a mirror duplicate of the notebook display both displays have the same content click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor 6 To use the monitor or projector as a...

Page 59: ...ndows Mobility Center window opens 2 Click Change presentation settings The Presentation Settings dialog box opens 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary...

Page 60: ...onnect the other end of the cable to the Video in jack on your television or VCR 3 Turn on the television or VCR 4 Start your notebook Important To turn on external video by default connect the televi...

Page 61: ...obility Center The Windows Mobility Center window opens 2 Click Change display settings The Display Settings dialog box opens 3 Click Advanced Settings 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver...

Page 62: ...nging the battery on page 61 for more information about using an additional battery Carrying cases Gateway has large capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies Ha...

Page 63: ...pensive but they are slower than laser printers Using an inkjet color printer you can print pictures banners and greeting cards as well as documents Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive bu...

Page 64: ...CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Accessories 58...

Page 65: ...CHAPTER5 59 Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Recharging the battery Changing the battery Recalibrating the battery Extending battery life Changing notebook power settings...

Page 66: ...nt losing any unsaved work To monitor the battery charge Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the cur...

Page 67: ...until it snaps into place Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replaceonly with abatteryspecificallymanufacturedforyour Gatewaynotebook Discard used batteries according to l...

Page 68: ...ery Auto Learning then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar 5 Open the Exit menu highlight Exit Saving Changes then press ENTER 6 Select Yes then press ENTER The battery recalibration process begin...

Page 69: ...er To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth Dim the display as low as is comfortable Disconnect all external devices like IEEE 1394 a...

Page 70: ...outlet or an automobile cigarette lighter use an airplane automobile power adapter or power inverter Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter To find AC power outlets in airport...

Page 71: ...rrent memory thus reducing startup time You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use it For more information see Changing advanced settings on page 67 Using power saving modes Always save your work befor...

Page 72: ...an Three power plans are pre defined for you Balanced This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life Power saver This power plan sacrifices performance in order to extend b...

Page 73: ...different power saving modes to the power button and Sleep system key You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel To change advanced power management setting...

Page 74: ...are using The Change settings for the plan window opens 2 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options dialog box opens 3 Click the in front of Sleep then click the in front of Allow hybrid...

Page 75: ...CHAPTER6 69 Traveling with Your Notebook Packing your notebook Traveling by air Dial up modem Radio frequency wireless connections Files Security Power Additional tips...

Page 76: ...y asks you to start your notebook Have your notebook hand inspected or sent through the X ray scanner but never carry it through the metal detector Turn off you notebook for takeoff and landing Turn o...

Page 77: ...on devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate Files Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel If you need to access your desktop comp...

Page 78: ...g the BIOS utility To create a startup password 1 Restart your notebook As soon as you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens 2 Open the Security menu highlight Set Supervisor Pass...

Page 79: ...rom your notebook avoid using the battery whenever possible monitor the battery charge and use the most efficient power management settings For information on conserving battery power using alternate...

Page 80: ...travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc...

Page 81: ...CHAPTER7 75 Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook Cleaning your notebook Maintaining the battery Cleaning CDs or DVDs Recovering your system...

Page 82: ...ty As a general rule your notebook is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you Keep all liquids away from your notebook When spilled onto notebook components almost any liquid can result in...

Page 83: ...aw like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys If you spill liquid on the keyboard turn off your notebook and turn the notebook upside down Let the liquid drain then let the keyboard...

Page 84: ...e becomesincreasingly less accurate and in some cases will cut off the device prematurely Using the right charger is important By now you probably know that each kind of battery has its own technology...

Page 85: ...rt pages at www gateway com Problem solving may also involve re installing some or all of the notebook s software also called recovering or restoring your system Gateway provides everything you need t...

Page 86: ...ory condition on page 89 If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from the Wi...

Page 87: ...notebook must have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure To create discs for recovering pre installed software and drivers 1 Click Start All Programs Gateway Recovery Center then click Ga...

Page 88: ...s Label the discs as they are completed 6 If multiple discs are required insert the additional blank discs when prompted 7 When the process is finished the Congratulations window opens 8 Click Finish...

Page 89: ...ns 2 To recover software that was pre installed click Programs then click Application recovery OR Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive and your Start menu d...

Page 90: ...3 Click the software or driver you want to recover then click Next Recovering pre installed software and drivers using recovery discs If you created a multiple disc set of recovery discs each disc co...

Page 91: ...AutoPlay dialog box appears click Run Grc_Vista exe If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start open Computer and double click the file Grc_Vista exe on the di...

Page 92: ...napshots of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most cases of hard to resolve software problems you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again Wind...

Page 93: ...pens 2 On the left side of the window click Repair Windows using System Restore then click Next The Choose a restore point dialog box opens 3 Click the restore point you want click Next then click Fin...

Page 94: ...nter The Backup and Restore Center opens 2 On the left side of the window click Create a restore point or change settings then click Next The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protectio...

Page 95: ...edly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens If Windows starts to load instead restart the notebook and try again 3 Press the arrow keys on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer then p...

Page 96: ...g your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re format your original hard drive you must recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD You also...

Page 97: ...ys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD then press ENTER and followthe on screen instructions 5 After Windows is completely re installed use the software and driver recovery discs you create...

Page 98: ...CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 92...

Page 99: ...CHAPTER8 93 Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Adding or replacing memory modules Replacing the hard drive kit...

Page 100: ...ion Always hold components by their edges Avoid touching the edge connectors Never slide components over any surface Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to...

Page 101: ...tatic electricity discharge on page 94 2 Turn off your notebook 3 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any P...

Page 102: ...8 Upgrading Your Notebook 96 6 Remove the keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws these screws cannot be removed Tip The screw hole is marked with a K Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Scr...

Page 103: ...www gateway com 97 8 Use the thumb notch to lift the memory bay cover then remove it Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite the thumb notch Thumb notch...

Page 104: ...CHAPTER 8 Upgrading Your Notebook 98 9 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward Clip Clip...

Page 105: ...If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay 12 Replace the memory bay cover then tighten the cover screws 13 Replace the keyboard screw 1...

Page 106: ...er to the new hard drive For more information see Backing up files in your online User Guide 3 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 94 4 Turn off your notebook 5...

Page 107: ...d drive bay cover then remove it The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover 10 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover go to step 15 OR If you need to move the hard drive...

Page 108: ...crews 16 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over 17 Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cable 18 Turn on your notebook open the DVD drive insert the Windows DVD close the DVD dri...

Page 109: ...CHAPTER9 103 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support...

Page 110: ...f you have problems with your notebook try these things first Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power Make sure tha...

Page 111: ...agnosing and fixing the problem If you added or removed peripheral devices review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction If an error occurs in a pro...

Page 112: ...d try using the diskette again For instructions on running Error checking see Checking the hard drive for errors in your online User Guide You see a Non system disk NTLDR is missing or Disk error erro...

Page 113: ...n your display contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected The display is blank Adjust the brightness using the system...

Page 114: ...nstructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows see Adjusting the volume on page 36 Make sure that Mute controls are turned off If you are using the built in speakers make sure that nothing...

Page 115: ...ebook to a stereo system to hear sound while playing a DVD You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs If you do not want to turn on your notebook manually ejec...

Page 116: ...e result of a defective area on the hard drive To fix hard drive problems run the Error checking program For instructions on fixing hard drive problems see Checking the hard drive for errors in your o...

Page 117: ...ork jack see Right on page 8 Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem For more information see Modem dial up on page 117 Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider...

Page 118: ...your account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP for technical support Keyboard A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a Keyboard stuck or Key failure...

Page 119: ...ality ofvideo cables display device screen resolution size of TV age of the TV or the type of TV interlaced or progressive scan can affect the video quality significantly Display type Some retail TVs...

Page 120: ...lay device Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are generally not optimized for motion video playback Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates they are designe...

Page 121: ...s the display settings for the type of display device you are using For more information review the FAQ topic at www gateway com You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quali...

Page 122: ...Control Panel window opens 2 Click System and Maintenance 3 Click Administrative Tools 4 Double click Memory Diagnostics Tool then follow the on screen instructions You see a Not enough memory error m...

Page 123: ...sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service Also make sure that the...

Page 124: ...a telephone line at a different location If you can connect on this line call your telephone service to fix the original line Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed If reducing the...

Page 125: ...with the modem connection Shut down and restart your notebook Run Windows modem diagnostics To run modem diagnostics 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel...

Page 126: ...are and Sound 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens 4 Click the Modems tab 5 Click the modem you want to adjust then click Properties The Modem Properties dialog...

Page 127: ...esses For home networks IP addresses should be 192 168 N N where N is a number you assign between 0 and 254 The first N should be the same for all computers on your network and the second N should be...

Page 128: ...work equipment for troubleshooting information Networks wireless You turned wireless networking on but it takes a while to connect When wireless networking is turned on it automatically scans for avai...

Page 129: ...work s information into the wireless utility You may want to try entering ANY as the SSID which will make the computer try to auto detect the network Your wireless network is listed as a preferred net...

Page 130: ...inters on your home network You may however be able to access the Internet through your home network Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are tur...

Page 131: ...er management settings see Changing notebook power settings on page 66 Make sure that the battery is installed correctly For instructions on inserting your battery see Changing the battery on page 61...

Page 132: ...o be the default printer then click Set as Default Printer Reinstall the printer driver See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver You see a Printer qu...

Page 133: ...s see Adjusting the volume on page 36 Make sure that Mute controls are turned off Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning Make sure the status indicators are turned on Press FN F1...

Page 134: ...Viewing the display on a television on page 54 Make sure that the television is turned on and that the S Video cable is connected correctly Televisions in different countries use different standards...

Page 135: ...lnumber and order number available along with a detailed description of your problem including the exact text of any error messages and the steps you have taken Make sure that your notebook is nearby...

Page 136: ...CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting 130...

Page 137: ...APPENDIXA 131 Legal Information Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices...

Page 138: ...ith this notebook make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating If your notebook is fitted with a TV Tuner cab...

Page 139: ...ommercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 also known as wireless Ethernet or WiFi wireless Internet and Bluet...

Page 140: ...oors is prohibited Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices United States of America FederalCommunicationsCommission FCC Intentional emitterperFCCPart 15 Lowpower Radio transmittert...

Page 141: ...evision reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interferenceto radioandtelevisionreception whichcanbedetermin...

Page 142: ...ephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice...

Page 143: ...from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appa...

Page 144: ...ion that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important...

Page 145: ...stics and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable recyclable andreusable Youcandoyourpartfortheenvironmentbyfollowingthesesimplesteps When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longe...

Page 146: ...bility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obli...

Page 147: ...battery alternate power sources 64 bay 61 calibrating 78 changing 61 charge indicator 6 60 charge status 60 charging 16 60 conserving power 63 extending life 78 fuel gauges 78 icons 60 installing 61...

Page 148: ...D drive cellular phone memory cards 44 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 60 cleaning audio CD 79 case 77 CD 79 DVD 79 keyboard 77 LCD panel 77 notebook exterior 76 screen 77 clicking 30 c...

Page 149: ...ting 105 display brightness 35 switching 26 troubleshooting 106 display properties adjusting 51 documentation User Guide 2 double clicking 30 dragging 30 drivers recovery discs 81 84 re installing 80...

Page 150: ...3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re installing drivers 83 re installing programs 83 re installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100 purchasing 56 replacing 100 troublesho...

Page 151: ...rinter 57 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 77 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 106 LCD CRT system key 26 line protector 70 line tester 70 lock cable 72 Kensi...

Page 152: ...s Ethernet 38 NTSC PAL jack 54 Num Lock status indicator 23 system key 24 numeric keypad status indicator 23 using 24 O opening files 30 folders 30 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 30 shortcut menu 30...

Page 153: ...Properties button 33 R radio approval authorities 71 radio frequency wireless connections 71 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery 62 recharging battery 60 recovering defaults 89...

Page 154: ...ng up safety precautions 132 Settings button 33 shipping notebook 70 shortcut menus accessing 30 shortcuts opening menu 30 shutting down notebook 21 22 Sleep mode 21 26 65 system key 26 Snapshot butto...

Page 155: ...shooting audio 127 battery 125 diskette drive 105 display 106 DVD drive 107 Express Cards 109 external monitor 128 faxes 119 files 110 general guidelines 104 hard drive 110 Internet connection 111 118...

Page 156: ...1 36 adjusting modem 120 controls 36 muting 28 31 36 system keys 27 28 31 troubleshooting 127 W waking up notebook 21 webcam 12 32 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating...

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