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Page 3: ...ter 3 Setting Up and 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 f...

Page 4: ...ess radio on or off 45 IEEE 802 11 wireless network radio 46 Bluetooth radio 47 Chapter 4 Using Drives and Accessories 49 Using the DVD drive 50 Identifying drive types 50 Using a DVD drive 51 Setting...

Page 5: ...ing battery power 71 Using alternate power sources 72 Changing power modes 72 Changing notebook power settings 74 Changing the power plan 74 Changing advanced settings 75 Chapter 6 Traveling with Your...

Page 6: ...e 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113...

Page 7: ...www gateway com v Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 135 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 136 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 136 Appendix A Legal Information 139 Index 149...

Page 8: ...Contents vi...

Page 9: ...CHAPTER1 1 About This Reference About this guide Accessing your online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity For more information...

Page 10: ...he following topics Help and technical support Using and customizing Windows and other software Using the Internet Protecting your files Playing and recording media Networking To access your online Us...

Page 11: ...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 or the Web address...

Page 12: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4...

Page 13: ...CHAPTER2 5 Checking Out Your Notebook Front Left Right Back Bottom Keyboard area LCD panel...

Page 14: ...charge is very low LCD panel release latch Press to open the LCD panel Wireless network switch Turn the optional IEEE 802 11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio on or off For more info...

Page 15: ...ur 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 Caution Provi...

Page 16: ...lot For more information see Using an Express Card on page 59 Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack The built in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are p...

Page 17: ...ing 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 Do not block or insert objects into these slots If these...

Page 18: ...ugged into AC power Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery For more information see Changing the battery on page 69 Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information For more inform...

Page 19: ...power button for Sleep Resume mode For more information on configuring the power button mode see Changing advanced settings on page 75 Multimedia panel optional Use to control playback of CDs and DVD...

Page 20: ...ators on page 23 Component Icon Description Microphone optional Use to talk through when making Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP calls Important The optional microphone is only available when purchas...

Page 21: ...nd modem or network Starting your notebook Turning off your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebook Using the status indicators Using the keyboard Using the optional fingerprint reader Using the E...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...nnect 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 noteb...

Page 27: ...on the front of your notebook then lift the LCD panel Warning To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger for example No 24 AWG UL listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord for...

Page 28: ...d speakers 5 To open the main menu click Start From that menu you can run programs and search for files For more information on using Windows see Using Windows and Customizing Windows in your online U...

Page 29: ...n your notebook after it has been turned completely off Hibernate mode is an alternative to Sleep mode In Hibernate mode your notebook is turned completely off When you wake your notebook from Hiberna...

Page 30: ...r The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens 3 Click the program that is not responding 4 Click End Task 5 Click X in the top right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box To restart your noteboo...

Page 31: ...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 o...

Page 32: ...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 Function keys Press these keys label...

Page 33: ...he 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 key can also be used in combination with other keys to op...

Page 34: ...al aircraft Current aviationregulations requirewirelessdevices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11communicationdevices are examples of devices that provide wireless communicati...

Page 35: ...r more information see Front on page 6 Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting Use this feature in bright lighting situations such as outside in bright sunlight Press a se...

Page 36: ...y Increase volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 43 Decrease volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 43 Mute the sound Press the key combination again to re...

Page 37: ...A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can access Boot level security that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windo...

Page 38: ...en opens 2 Click Next The Finish screen opens 3 Select one of the following options then click Next Enrollment to the biometric device Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fing...

Page 39: ...trip Tutorial runs After you have completed the tutorial the Enrollment screen appears OR If you do not want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial click to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box then...

Page 40: ...ackup password box type the same password in the Retype password box then click Next 9 Click Finish Using the Fingerprint Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator of the no...

Page 41: ...for user so you can make changes to the settings 3 Click the yellow arrow in front of an option then click the option or setting you want to change Using the password bank The password bank stores reg...

Page 42: ...k on the dialog box or Web site sign in box To log on to a registered Web site 1 Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor The fingerprint reader menu opens 2 Click Registered Sites then clic...

Page 43: ...uttons and a scroll zone When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction You can use the scroll zone to scroll through documents Use of the scroll...

Page 44: ...y using the 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 touchpad or pointing device s...

Page 45: ...uickly press and release the right button once This action is called right clicking Move an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Press the left button and holdit down then use the...

Page 46: ...t You cannot use this button if you are logged on as a guest InstantonAudio Opens MediaCenter WindowsVistaHome Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Media Player Windows Vista Home Basic Instan...

Page 47: ...usting the volume on page 43 Capacitive volume control Swipe your finger on the volume sensor strip to change the volume To increase volume move from the towards the To decrease volume move from the t...

Page 48: ...Button Icon 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 compens...

Page 49: ...www gateway com 41 2 Click Start camera The Camera Assistant opens...

Page 50: ...rding Functions Change a setting or access online help Resolution Change the size of the picture Mute Turn audio capture on or off Effects Add a decoration or border to your picture Tip For more infor...

Page 51: ...26 OR Click Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center window opens Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness Adjusting the volum...

Page 52: ...information see Using the optional multimedia panel on page 38 OR Click Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center window opens Slide the Volume con...

Page 53: ...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 examples of devices tha...

Page 54: ...s on For the location of the wireless status indicator see Using the status indicators on page 23 OR Click Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center When the Windows Mobility C...

Page 55: ...tion to disable both IEEE 802 11 and Bluetooth For the location of the wireless network switch see Front on page 6 Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with anoth...

Page 56: ...etooth radio Slide the wireless network switch to the OFF position to disable both IEEE 802 11 and Bluetooth For the location of the wireless network switch see Front on page 6 Tip For more informatio...

Page 57: ...es and Accessories Using the DVD drive Setting up an optional RAID Using the memory card reader Using an Express Card Installing a printer or other peripheral device Viewing the display on a projector...

Page 58: ...dio CDs playing DVDs accessing data and recording music and data to recordable CDs You cannot use this drive to create DVDs Multi format double layer DVD RW drive Installing programs playing audio CDs...

Page 59: ...t help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution To be able to play a prerecorded DVD the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code must match The regional code...

Page 60: ...es have limitations on how fast they can read and write files If half a file is stored on one RAID 0 drive and the other half on another RAID 0 drive each drive only has to read half of the file So th...

Page 61: ...r and frequent backups are critical Another drawback is that RAID 0 treats each hard drive as if it has the storage capacity of the smallest drive in the array So if you have two drives 300 GB and 200...

Page 62: ...perating system Configuring RAID Enabling RAID If you ordered your notebook with a RAID configuration from the factory RAID is already enabled and you can skip this procedure However if your notebook...

Page 63: ...he Matrix Storage Manager opens 3 Highlight 1 Create RAID Volume then press ENTER The Create Volume menu opens 4 Change the following settings Name Type a volume name up to 16 characters or use the de...

Page 64: ...es all files on that volume including operating system files To delete a RAID volume 1 Start or restart your notebook During startup the RAID option screen appears 2 While the RAID option screen is op...

Page 65: ...green triangle each drive you want to reset then press ENTER A warning message appears 5 Type Y to confirm the drive reset Getting help For more information on RAID concepts configuration and mainten...

Page 66: ...types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard Secure Digital Mini Secure Digital RS MultiMediaCard and xD Picture Card Inserting a memory card To insert a memory...

Page 67: ...o restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot swapping Hot swapping means that you can insert an Express Card while your notebook is running If your Express Card...

Page 68: ...o connect peripheral devices such as printers scanners and digital cameras to your notebook USB ports support plug and play and hot swapping which means that your notebook will usually recognize such...

Page 69: ...USB port on your notebook Connecting 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 Important U...

Page 70: ...elevision to your monitor VGA or optional HDMI port Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display Simultaneous display letsyou control a presentation from your notebook at the same time...

Page 71: ...nizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens 6 Select the options for the projector monitor or television then click OK 7 Press FN F4 to switch between viewing the display on t...

Page 72: ...ccessories then click Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center window opens 2 Click Change display settings The Display Settings dialog box opens 3 Click monitor 2 4 Adjust properties such...

Page 73: ...7 Click OK Using the projector or monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time you give a presentation To use a projector monitor or television for...

Page 74: ...st properties such as Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary 4 Click OK 5 Click Turn on to turn on the presentation settings When you are finished giving the presentation click Turn...

Page 75: ...CHAPTER5 67 Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Recharging the battery Changing the battery Recalibrating the battery Extending battery life Changing notebook power settings...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...ock to the locked position 7 Turn your notebook over 8 Open the LCD panel Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replaceonly with abatteryspecificallymanufacturedforyour Gatewa...

Page 78: ...g the spacebar 5 Open the Exit menu highlight Exit Saving Changes then press ENTER 6 Select Yes then press ENTER The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress Th...

Page 79: ...battery power 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...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...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 75 Using power saving modes Always save your work befor...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...CHAPTER6 77 Traveling with Your Notebook Packing your notebook Traveling by air Dial up modem Radio frequency wireless connections Files Security Power Additional tips...

Page 86: ...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 off all...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...CHAPTER7 83 Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook Cleaning your notebook Maintaining the battery Cleaning CDs or DVDs Overclocking the processor Recovering your system...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...its clock speed operating speed can be increased overclocked beyond the default processor speed Overclocking may result in system instability To change the clock speed of your processor 1 Restart your...

Page 96: ...problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly For instructions see Using Microsoft System Restore on page 94 If nothing else has solved the p...

Page 97: ...e Windows DVD or install a new hard drive you need to recover your pre installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs Because these discs do not come with your notebo...

Page 98: ...ick Applications and drivers external media then click Next The What would you like to do dialog box opens 3 Click Create system recovery discs then click Next 4 Insert a blank recordable disc into th...

Page 99: ...ery Center then click Gateway Recovery Center The Gateway Recovery Center opens Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc Software and Driver Recovery along with a short description of which...

Page 100: ...r software that was pre installed click Programs then click Application recovery OR To recover device drivers that were pre installed click Hardware then click Device driver recovery 3 Click the softw...

Page 101: ...the software or driver you need to recover try another disc To recover software and drivers using recovery discs 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive If an AutoPlay d...

Page 102: ...nt to recover 3 Click Next 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you have a multiple disc set of recovery discs close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc Using Microsoft Sy...

Page 103: ...re using Microsoft System Restore 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance then click Backup and Restore Center The Backup and Restore Center opens 2 On the left side of the window click Rep...

Page 104: ...t To manually create a restore point 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance then click Backup and Restore Center The Backup and Restore Center opens 2 On the left side of the window click...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ...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 108: ...CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 100...

Page 109: ...CHAPTER8 101 Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Adding or replacing memory modules Replacing a hard drive kit...

Page 110: ...tion 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 111: ...static electricity discharge on page 102 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...

Page 112: ...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 8 If you are removing a module gently press outward on t...

Page 113: ...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 11 Replace the memory bay cover then tighten the cover scre...

Page 114: ...rivers using recovery discs on page 93 2 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive For more information see Backing up files in your online User Guide 3 Follow the guidelines under P...

Page 115: ...tion see Changing the battery on page 69 8 Loosen the hard drive bay cover screws these screws cannot be removed 9 Use the thumb notch to lift the hard drive bay cover then remove it Be careful not to...

Page 116: ...g the plastic tab slide the old hard drive then remove it 11 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket go to step 16 OR If you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old ha...

Page 117: ...12 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket 13 Remove the bracket from the old drive 14 Insert the new drive label side up onto the bracket so the screw holes line up Scr...

Page 118: ...was the C drive go to step 21 to install Windows OR If your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was not the C drive complete any instructions that came with your drive regarding part...

Page 119: ...CHAPTER9 111 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...tact 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 keys or Windows M...

Page 124: ...nstructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows see Adjusting the volume on page 43 Make sure that Mute controls are turned off If you are using the built in speakers make sure that nothing...

Page 125: ...hernet troubleshooting is covered under Networks wired on page 129 Express Cards You installed an Express Card and now your notebook is having problems Make sure that you have correctly installed requ...

Page 126: ...ine User Guide Empty the Recycle Bin by right clicking the Recycle Bin icon then clicking Empty Recycle Bin Save your files to another drive If the hard drive is full copy any files not regularly used...

Page 127: ...the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack For the location of your modem jack see Back on page 9 OR If you are using a cable or DSL modem make sure that the mode...

Page 128: ...The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages Having multiple Web browsers open...

Page 129: ...vailable only on Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate versions To view Media Center troubleshooting information that is not covered in this section go to the Gateway support Web Site...

Page 130: ...ect your notebook to a stereo system to hear sound Quality of video cables Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality Gateway recommends using h...

Page 131: ...s interlaced 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 prod...

Page 132: ...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 Yes you can DVDs recorded with the Media Center can be played...

Page 133: ...or the location of your modem jack see Back on page 9 Make sure that your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone Make sure that the modem cable is less than...

Page 134: ...common 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 l...

Page 135: ...ur ISP 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...

Page 136: ...on 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 sounds are too loud yo...

Page 137: ...ged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on Most routers have lights that indicate they are working For more...

Page 138: ...ation between your Internet Service Provider and your modem and between your modem and your access point If you previously accessed the Internet through a dial up modem Internet Explorer may not be se...

Page 139: ...l strength To check the signal strength 1 Click Start right click Network then click Properties The Networkand SharingCenterwindow opens 2 Click View status for the network connection The Wireless Net...

Page 140: ...ot be set up to access the Internet through a network Remove the dial up connection in the Internet Options in Internet Explorer You cannot see other computers on your network Your notebook may not ha...

Page 141: ...is connected securely to an electricaloutlet turned on and working correctly To test the outlet plug a working device such as a lamp into the outlet and turn it on Make sure that the AC power adapter...

Page 142: ...ave 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 Click Printers 4 Right click the name o...

Page 143: ...dding 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 notebook is turned up...

Page 144: ...djust the touchpad settings see Changing mouse touchpad or pointing device settings in your online User Guide Video The projector or monitor is not working Make sure that you have pressed FN F4 to act...

Page 145: ...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 146: ...CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting 138...

Page 147: ...APPENDIXA 139 Legal Information Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices...

Page 148: ...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 149: ...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 150: ...oors is prohibited Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices United States of America FederalCommunicationsCommission FCC Intentional emitterperFCCPart 15 Lowpower Radio transmittert...

Page 151: ...television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interferenceto radioandtelevisionreception whichcanbedete...

Page 152: ...cilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modif...

Page 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...coverable recyclable andreusable Youcandoyourpartfortheenvironmentbyfollowingthesesimplesteps When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regi...

Page 156: ...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 157: ...69 calibrating 86 changing 69 charge indicator 6 68 charge status 68 charging 16 68 conserving power 71 extending life 86 fuel gauges 86 icons 68 installing 69 latch 10 life span 86 locating 10 manag...

Page 158: ...3 changing battery 68 cleaning audio CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 36 clock speed 87 closing unresponsive program 22 connecting AC adapter...

Page 159: ...113 display brightness 43 switching 26 troubleshooting 114 display properties adjusting 64 documentation User Guide 2 double clicking 36 dragging 37 drivers recovery discs 90 93 re installing 88 89 dr...

Page 160: ...assword bank 33 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 29 using 29 Firewire port 8 Fn key 25 26 folders opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gatew...

Page 161: ...unction 24 Hybrid Sleep 26 LCD brightness 28 LCD CRT 26 navigation 25 numeric keypad 25 Sleep 26 system 24 system key combinations 26 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microso...

Page 162: ...ting volume 43 using DVD drive 50 multimedia panel 11 38 mute button 28 39 muting sound 28 39 43 N navigation keys 25 network troubleshooting 129 131 network jack 8 18 networking turning off Bluetooth...

Page 163: ...34 USB port 7 8 processor overclocking 87 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 36 recovery discs 90 93 re installing 88 89 projector adding 62 color quality 64 port 9 screen resolution 64 troubles...

Page 164: ...140 guidelines for troubleshooting 112 posture 15 reducing eye strain 14 setting up computer 15 sitting at computer 15 static electricity 102 scanner installing 60 USB port 7 8 screen resolution 64 t...

Page 165: ...pler 78 line protector 78 line tester 78 telephone support 136 television HDMI out jack 9 62 playing DVD on 62 viewing display on 62 touchpad buttons 35 36 clicking 36 double clicking 36 dragging scre...

Page 166: ...ort 7 8 user password 80 V VGA port 9 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor port 9 projector port 9 troubleshooting 136 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 57 61 62 volume adjusting 28 43 adjusting modem 12...

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