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Page 3: ...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 strain 15 Connecting the...

Page 4: ...rd 39 Adding and removing a PC Card 40 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 41 Connecting a USB device 42 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 42 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 43...

Page 5: ...the keyboard 67 Cleaning the notebook screen 68 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 68 System recovery options 68 Recovering specific files and software 69 Recovering using Microsoft System Restore 69 Recovering usi...

Page 6: ...er 95 Modem cable or DSL 95 Modem dial up 95 Mouse 99 Networks wired 99 Networks wireless 101 Passwords 103 PC Cards 103 Pointing device 104 Power 104 Printer 105 Sound 106 Status indicators 106 Touch...

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

Page 8: ...ition to this guide the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive The User Guide is an in depth easy to read manual that includes information on the following topics Help and technical su...

Page 9: ...label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system For more information For more information about your notebook visit Gateway s Support page at www gat...

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

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

Page 12: ...Battery is malfunctioning Important This LED only lights 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...

Page 13: ...to harm your skin Caution Do not block or insert objects into these slots If these slots are blocked your notebook mayoverheat resultingin unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook Cauti...

Page 14: ...ra MP3 player PDA or cellular telephone into the memory card reader For more information see Using the memory card reader on page 39 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Mini...

Page 15: ...tion Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port For more information see Viewing the display on a projector or mo...

Page 16: ...3 Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay For more information see Adding or replacing memory modules on page 73 Battery latch Slide to release the battery For more information see Changing...

Page 17: ...Sleep Resume mode For more information on configuring the power button mode see Changing notebook power settings on page 56 Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse For more information see...

Page 18: ...CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Notebook 12...

Page 19: ...ecting the dial up modem Connecting to a broadband modem or network Starting your notebook Turning off your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebook Using the status indicators Using the keyboard U...

Page 20: ...book 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 di...

Page 21: ...r shoulders relax while you type Adjust the chair height adjust the 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: ...ity coming into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector w...

Page 24: ...andard telephone line To connect the modem 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack Warning To redu...

Page 25: ...se 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 yo...

Page 26: ...scanners and speakers Warning Do not work for long periods 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 adeq...

Page 27: ...ows down most system operations to save power Sleep 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...

Page 28: ...input you may have to close programs that are not responding If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation you may have to restart reboot your notebook To close u...

Page 29: ...eps until the notebook turns off 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds then release it 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds Important If none of t...

Page 30: ...em operations and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad Disc drive LED on drive is in use LED off drive is not in use Hard drive LED blinking hard drive is being accessed LED off hard drive is not...

Page 31: ...see System key combinations on page 26 Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on Press FN to turn on the numeric keypad FN key Press the FN key in combination...

Page 32: ...p mode or Hybrid Sleep mode Press the power button to leave Sleep mode For more information see Changing notebook power settings on page 56 Toggle the notebook display in the following order The LCD A...

Page 33: ...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 or DVD Skip back one CD t...

Page 34: ...ts of a touchpad two buttons and a scroll zone Increase volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 31 Decrease volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 31 Press a...

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

Page 36: ...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 right...

Page 37: ...If you are using external speakers turn the knob on the front of the speakers OR Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard For more information see System key combinations on page 26 OR...

Page 38: ...e 3 To mute the volume click Mute To restore volume click it again 4 To adjust device volume levels click Mixer The Volume Mixer dialog box opens where you can click and drag sliders for individual de...

Page 39: ...ere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 and Bluetooth communication devices are exam...

Page 40: ...nicating with another Bluetooth device such as a printer scanner camera MP3 player headphone keyboard or mouse To turn the Bluetooth radio on or off Press FN F6 Help For more information about Bluetoo...

Page 41: ...es Using the CD or DVD drive Using the memory card reader Adding and removing a PC Card Installing a printer or other peripheral device Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the displa...

Page 42: ...your drive has this logo This is your drive type Use your drive for CD drive Installing programs playing audio CDs and accessing data You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs or play DVDs DVD d...

Page 43: ...rding video and data to DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW or double layer DVD R or DVD R discs Note To use the double layer capability of the double layer recordable DVD drive the blank DVDs you purchase must...

Page 44: ...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 the United States and Ca...

Page 45: ...e label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Double click the drive letter fo...

Page 46: ...r s documentation for further information To insert a PC Card Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook To remov...

Page 47: ...rts support plug and play and hot swapping which means that your notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device fo...

Page 48: ...connect your IEEE 1394 device to your notebook 1 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your video camera 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 port on your notebook Important USB d...

Page 49: ...he VGA port on your notebook 3 Turn on your notebook 4 Plug the projector s or monitor s power cord into an AC power source and turn it on Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detec...

Page 50: ...Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor f To use the external monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop increasing the size of your Windows desktop click to select the check box for Ext...

Page 51: ...ff to return to your standard notebook settings 8 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...

Page 52: ...or demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on your notebook Important To turn on external video by default connect the television or other external video device before starting y...

Page 53: ...increase your internal storage space try replacing your existing hard drive with a larger drive See Replacing the hard drive kit on page 77 for more information Memory Large programs such as multimedi...

Page 54: ...CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Accessories 48 USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer...

Page 55: ...CHAPTER5 49 Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Recharging the battery Recalibrating the battery Extending battery life Changing notebook power settings...

Page 56: ...arge gets low change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work To monitor the battery charge Hover the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in...

Page 57: ...facing up 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebo...

Page 58: ...the battery charge is not low you may need to recalibrate your battery You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge To recalibrate the battery 1...

Page 59: ...ove PC Cards when you do not need them Many PC Cards use a small amount of power while inserted even if they are not being used Select the Power saver power plan to get maximum power savings Close the...

Page 60: ...lane automobile power adapter or power inverter Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter To find AC power outlets in airports look for them next to support pillars in large areas...

Page 61: ...rent memory thus reducing startup time You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use it For more information see Changing advanced settings on page 57 Using power saving modes Always save your work before...

Page 62: ...n 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 ba...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 sle...

Page 65: ...CHAPTER6 59 Traveling with Your Notebook Packing your notebook Traveling by air Dial up modem Radio frequency wireless connections Files Security Power Additional tips...

Page 66: ...art 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 off all wireless...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...can be sure of privacy Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook The startup password is set using the BIOS utility To create a startup password 1 Restart your notebook As soon as you...

Page 69: ...r adapter to recharge the battery If you are traveling internationally take power plug adapters Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges To get the best performance f...

Page 70: ...posed to cold temperatures allow it to warm to room temperature before turning it on Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally Consult your insurance company an...

Page 71: ...CHAPTER7 65 Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook Cleaning your notebook Cleaning CDs or DVDs System recovery options...

Page 72: ...ittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty As a general rule your notebook is safest at tempera...

Page 73: ...book is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case so keep the vents free of dust With your notebook turned off and unplugged brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth Be carefu...

Page 74: ...DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge not around in a circle using a product made especially for the purpose System recovery options Most notebook problems can be solved by following the information...

Page 75: ...uctions To recover specific drivers and software 1 Click Start All Programs then click Gateway Recovery The Gateway Recovery Center opens 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option then follow the on...

Page 76: ...Click Yes Your system is restored using the restore point you specified Recovering using the Windows DVD To completely re install Windows 1 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook s DVD drive then...

Page 77: ...CHAPTER8 71 Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Adding or replacing memory modules Replacing the hard drive kit...

Page 78: ...on 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 a...

Page 79: ...ic electricity discharge on page 72 2 Turn off your notebook then close the LCD panel 3 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the not...

Page 80: ...8 Upgrading Your Notebook 74 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 81: ...cover then remove it Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite the thumb notch 9 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the me...

Page 82: ...only be inserted in one direction 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 scre...

Page 83: ...ation see Backing up files in the online User Guide 3 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 72 4 Turn off your notebook then close the LCD panel 5 Disconnect the...

Page 84: ...the hard 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 ha...

Page 85: ...4 Replace the screws that secure the cover to the drive 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook then replace the cover screws 16 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over 17 Connect t...

Page 86: ...y key to boot from CD or DVD appears press any key on your keyboard and follow the on screen instructions As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery di...

Page 87: ...CHAPTER9 81 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support...

Page 88: ...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 that the...

Page 89: ...t message The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem If you added or removed peripheral devices review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that...

Page 90: ...fferent diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive Run Error checking on the diskette If errors are detected and corrected try using the diskette again For ins...

Page 91: ...or too bright This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active matrix LCD screens Gateway s inspection standards keep these to a minimum If you feel these pixels are unaccep...

Page 92: ...down and restart your notebook Clean the disc For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 68 An audio CD does not produce sound Make sure that the CD label is facing up then try again Some m...

Page 93: ...egional code match Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your notebook A DVD does not produce sound on a television Audio is not transmitted through an S Video jack Use the built i...

Page 94: ...a then delete them from the hard drive You see a Data error message This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive To fix hard drive problems run the Error checking program For instructi...

Page 95: ...k and not the modem jack Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem For more information see Modem dial up on page 95 Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider ISP...

Page 96: ...multiple downloads and having multiple programs open on your notebook People are sending you e mail messages but you have not received any mail Click the receive button in your e mail program Make su...

Page 97: ...ctors such as the display type quality of the video source type of connection used quality of video cables display device screen resolution size of TV age of the TV or the type of TV interlaced or pro...

Page 98: ...incorrect type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality Gateway recommends using high quality video cables that can be purchased from the Gateway Accessory Store Screen resolut...

Page 99: ...ced method to display the picture on the screen a standard interlaced analog TV will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text An interlaced video display device will produce a low...

Page 100: ...ws Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack SP 1 or 2 Windows Media Player 9 or later and the Windows patch Q810243 Update You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your home DVD player Ye...

Page 101: ...that the modem cable is less than 6 feet 1 8 meters long Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the tel...

Page 102: ...mmon problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate abort downloads or even disconnect The faster the modem the less line noise it can tolerate and still work correctly Listen to the lin...

Page 103: ...SP may not support 48K uploads Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14 400 bps when you have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rat...

Page 104: ...ainted conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect If the handshaking sound...

Page 105: ...ble is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your notebook Make sure that the other end is plugged into a router or cable or DSL modem Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical ou...

Page 106: ...ll Ethernet components should be standard Ethernet 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps or 10 100 Mbps or Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps or 10 100 1000 Mbps A mixture of Ethernet Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ether...

Page 107: ...ected by the distance between your wireless network devices by radio interference and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls ceilings floors and doors If your wireless network is runn...

Page 108: ...to access does not broadcast its SSID you need to request the SSID from the administrator and add that network s information into the wireless utility You may want to try entering ANY as the SSID whi...

Page 109: ...s 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 turned o...

Page 110: ...Your notebook is not working on battery power Check the power management settings Make sure that the battery is installed correctly Make sure that the battery is fully recharged Make sure that the bat...

Page 111: ...he default printer make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup To set a default printer 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3...

Page 112: ...d to press after adding paper Sound You are not getting sound from the built in speakers Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack Make sure that the volume control on your not...

Page 113: ...ust the touchpad settings see Changing touchpad settings in the online User Guide Video The projector or external monitor is not working Make sure that you have pressed FN F4 to activate the external...

Page 114: ...If you have how to questions about using a program see Online Help Printed documentation The Microsoft Windows documentation The software publisher s Web site See the troubleshooting section of this...

Page 115: ...APPENDIXA 109 Legal Information Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices...

Page 116: ...grounded when in use The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding type outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet contact an electrician to install the...

Page 117: ...ile operating a wireless device Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned of...

Page 118: ...ese devices outdoors is prohibited Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices United States of America Federal Communications Commission FCC Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low po...

Page 119: ...ception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined...

Page 120: ...hone company may make changes inits facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in...

Page 121: ...d including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from di...

Page 122: ...nt should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecom...

Page 123: ...ain chemical compounds are highly recoverable recyclable and reusable You can do your part for the environment by following these simple steps When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer...

Page 124: ...ssibility 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 o...

Page 125: ...power sources 54 bay 51 changing 51 charge indicator 6 50 charge status 50 charging 16 51 conserving power 53 icons 50 installing 51 latch 10 locating 10 managing power 53 monitoring charge 50 purchas...

Page 126: ...dem 8 19 dial up modem 8 18 digital camera 8 digital video camera 8 41 DSL modem 8 19 Ethernet 8 19 external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 42 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 41 flash drive 8 42 hea...

Page 127: ...rive DVD RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge ESD 72 EmPower power adapter 54 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 8 19 external monitor 9 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxe...

Page 128: ...nction 25 LCD brightness 27 LCD CRT 26 navigation 25 numeric keypad 25 power status 26 Sleep 26 Status 26 system 25 system key combinations 26 toggle display 26 Windows 25 L labels Microsoft Certifica...

Page 129: ...eshooting 99 101 network jack 8 19 networking turning off wireless network 33 turning on wireless network 33 NTSC PAL jack 46 Num Lock status indicator 23 system key 25 numeric keypad status indicator...

Page 130: ...rt 9 screen resolution 44 using 26 R radio approval authorities 61 radio frequency wireless connections 61 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery 52 recharging battery 51 replacing...

Page 131: ...6 S Video TV out jack 7 46 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 26 locating 25 T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 108 telephone acoustic handset coupler 60 line pro...

Page 132: ...wireless network 26 33 turning on notebook 20 wireless network 26 33 TV out S Video out jack 7 46 U upgrading 71 USB port 8 41 user password 63 V VGA port 9 43 video monitor port 9 projector port 9 S...

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