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APPENDIX A

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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

• Important safety information

• Regulatory compliance statements

• Environmental information

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Summary of Contents for Notebook

Page 1: ...HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Notebook...

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Page 3: ...ebook 14 Waking up your notebook 14 Turning off your notebook 14 Restarting rebooting your notebook 15 Using the status indicators 16 Using the keyboard 17 Key types 17 System key combinations 18 Usin...

Page 4: ...condary battery 33 Recalibrating the battery 33 Ordering accessories 34 Chapter 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 35 Preventing static electricity discharge 36 Adding or replacing memory modul...

Page 5: ...CHAPTER 1 1 Aboutthisreference About this guide Accessing the online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity For more information...

Page 6: ...indows and other software Controlling audio and video settings Using the Internet Protecting your files Playing and recording media Networking Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User...

Page 7: ...nd 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 gateway com...

Page 8: ...CHAPTER 1 About this reference www gateway com 4...

Page 9: ...etwork Starting your notebook Turning off your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebook Using the status indicators Using the keyboard Using the EZ Pad touchpad Adjusting the volume Turning your wi...

Page 10: ...g red battery charge is very low LED solid red battery is malfunctioning Power indicator LED on notebook is on LED blinking notebook is in Standby mode LED off notebook is off Memory card reader Inser...

Page 11: ...his bay for a secondary battery a CD drive DVD CD RW drive recordable DVD drive a diskette drive or a second hard drive For more information see Changing modules on page 23 To determine the type of dr...

Page 12: ...Plug a dial up modem cable into this jack For more information see Connecting the dial up modem on page 12 IEEE 1394 port PluganIEEE 1394 alsoknownasFirewire ori Link device suchasadigital camcorder i...

Page 13: ...ging batteries on page 31 Memory bay and Hard drive bay Install a memory module into this bay For more information see Adding or replacing memory modules on page 36 Theharddriveislocatedinthisbay Form...

Page 14: ...r Saving Settings in the online User Guide Keyboard Provides all the features of a full sized computer keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 17 Status indicators Informyouwhenad...

Page 15: ...ion on recalibrating the battery see Recalibrating the battery on page 33 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours contact Gateway Customer Care at www gateway co...

Page 16: ...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 which absorbs voltage...

Page 17: ...book has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 1 Insert one end of the network cable...

Page 18: ...rting your notebook for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your notebook Waking up your notebook Tips Tricks For more information about Standby mode see Changing power modes in...

Page 19: ...ing If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation you may have to restart reboot your notebook To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook 1 Press CT...

Page 20: ...keyboard Indicator Icon Description Wireless network optional LED on wireless IEEE 802 11radio is turnedon LED off wirelessIEEE 802 11radioisturnedoff Caps lock LED on caps lock is turned on LED off c...

Page 21: ...rams For example pressing F1 may open help Each program uses different function keys for different purposes See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions System keys Pr...

Page 22: ...ternal monitor or projector a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook Both displays at the same time Formoreinformation see Viewingthedisplayonaprojectorormonitor o...

Page 23: ...crease the brightness of the display Mute the sound Press the key combination again to restore the sound For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 22 Increase volume For more information s...

Page 24: ...touchpad buttons You can change this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left button For more information see Changing the mouse or touchpad settings in the online User...

Page 25: ...king Startaprogramoropena file or folder Position the pointer over the object Press the left button twice in rapid succession This action is called double clicking Accessashortcutmenuor find more info...

Page 26: ...harmful or perceived as harmful the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated Airports hospitals and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of w...

Page 27: ...drive is empty Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hidden icons button 2 Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar the module you are removing then...

Page 28: ...de the bay module out 9 Firmlypush thenew bay module straight intothebayuntil the latches click into place 10 Reinstall the optional security screw if your notebook has one 11 Turn your notebook over...

Page 29: ...aying 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 record...

Page 30: ...d Using the memory card reader You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a...

Page 31: ...book To remove a memory card Pull the memory card out of the notebook Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot also known as a PCMCIA card slot This slot accepts one Type II card...

Page 32: ...en click Help and Support Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box then click the arrow Your notebook or optional port replicator has one or more of the following ports IEEE 1394 also kno...

Page 33: ...D and external display Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience To use a projector or external monitor 1 Turn off your notebook...

Page 34: ...ks For the locationof the S Video out jack on your notebook see Left on page 7 For the location of the S Video out jack on an optional port replicator see the port replicator user guide The S Video ou...

Page 35: ...with your notebook For more information about using a port replicator see the port replicator user guide Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorre...

Page 36: ...n 6 Slide the battery release latch 7 Slide the battery out of the notebook 8 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place 9 Slide the battery lock to the locked position 10 T...

Page 37: ...odule by following the instructions in Changing modules on page 23 Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process If recalibration is interrupted you must start...

Page 38: ...notebook by swapping it for the module in the modular bay See Changing modules on page 23 for more information Port replicators Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook a port replica...

Page 39: ...CHAPTER 3 35 MaintainingandUpgradingYourNotebook Preventing static electricity discharge Adding or replacing memory modules Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the keyboard...

Page 40: ...atic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection Always hold components by their edges Avoid touching the edge connectors Never slide components over any surface Wear a g...

Page 41: ...move any PC cards 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up then remove the main battery and optional secondary battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 31 7 Remove the k...

Page 42: ...and Upgrading Your Notebook www gateway com 38 9 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 of the th...

Page 43: ...Adding or replacing memory modules www gateway com 39 10 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 44: ...memory slot This module is keyed so it can 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 13 Replace the me...

Page 45: ...for use in Step 25 3 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive For more information see Backing up files in the online User Guide 4 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static elec...

Page 46: ...R 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www gateway com 42 10 Remove the keyboard screw 11 Loosen the five hard drive bay cover screws these screws cannot be removed Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw...

Page 47: ...e the thumb notch to lift the hard drive bay cover then remove it Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch 13 Remove the two screws connecting t...

Page 48: ...drive then remove it 15 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket go to Step 20 OR If you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive go t...

Page 49: ...our notebook then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook 21 Replace the hard drive bay cover then tighten the cover screws 22 Insert the battery ies then turn your notebook...

Page 50: ...lectricity discharge on page 36 2 Turn off your notebook 3 Disconnect from the optional port replicator 4 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable if they are connected to the notebook...

Page 51: ...iver or non marring tool under the right hinge cover and gently pry it up 11 Pull the old cover off the notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook 12 Gently...

Page 52: ...eway com 48 14 Rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys down on top of your notebook 15 Lift the black connector clip then removethe cable Becareful not to touch or damage any other components 1...

Page 53: ...aining tabs into their corresponding slots 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across The keyboard should easily fall into place Be careful not to damage the LCD panel Cautio...

Page 54: ...CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www gateway com 50...

Page 55: ...APPENDIX A 51 Safety Regulatory andLegalInformation Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices...

Page 56: ...hese openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the notebook for ventilation when you set up your work area Never insert objects of any kind into the notebook ventila...

Page 57: ...lug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the notebook The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The note...

Page 58: ...wireless device in the destination country Low power radio transmitting type devices radio frequency RF wireless communicationdevices may bepresent embedded in your notebook system These devices may...

Page 59: ...CC The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoors is prohibited Operation of this device is subject to the following two cond...

Page 60: ...Number REN for this device If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company A telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device The modem is designed...

Page 61: ...your notebook may have been equipped with operates in the same frequency range as high power radar which has priority use and may damage the radio LAN if both are present and being used in the same a...

Page 62: ...to certified equipment 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...

Page 63: ...on on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment commonly known as WEEE should never be disposed of in the mun...

Page 64: ...time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gat...

Page 65: ...copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is...

Page 66: ...APPENDIX A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com 62...

Page 67: ...DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 26 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing bay modules 23 clicking 21 closing unresponsive program 15 connecting AC adapter 11 dial up modem 12 external keyboard...

Page 68: ...a 28 diskette drive 23 drives 23 DVD drive 23 hard drive 41 memory 36 PC Card 27 peripheral devices 28 printer 28 scanner 28 second hard drive 23 secondary battery 23 33 J jacks See connections K Kens...

Page 69: ...ok 14 printer inkjet 34 installing 28 laser 34 USB port 7 programs closing unresponsive 15 opening 21 projector adding 29 color quality 29 display properties 29 port 7 screen resolution 29 using 18 R...

Page 70: ...ers and programs 21 opening shortcut menu 21 right clicking 21 scroll zone 20 selecting screen objects 21 turning off notebook 14 15 wireless network 18 22 turning on notebook 14 wireless network 18 2...

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