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Index

www.gateway.com

58

opening  

21

function keys  

17

G

Gateway

model number  

2

9

serial number  

2

Support  

3

H

hard drive

bay  

9

indicator  

16

installing  

37

replacing  

37

headphone jack  

6

hot-swapping  

26

I

i.Link port  

8

IEEE 1394 port  

8

indicators

See 

status indicators

inkjet printer  

29

installing

battery  

27

DVD drive  

34

hard drive  

37

memory  

32

PC Card  

26

J

jacks

See 

connections

K

Kensington cable lock

lock slot  

8

key combinations  

18

keyboard

buttons  

17

connecting  

17

features  

17

locating  

10

USB port  

7

keys

application  

17

arrow  

17

brightness  

18

directional  

17

Fn  

18

function  

17

LCD brightness  

18

LCD/CRT  

18

navigation  

17

numeric keypad  

18

Pad Lock  

19

Standby  

18

system  

17

system key combinations  

18

toggle display  

18

Windows  

18

L

labels

Microsoft Certificate of 

Authenticity  

3

model number  

2

9

serial number  

2

laser printer  

29

latch

battery  

9

LCD panel release  

6

LCD panel

release latch  

6

switching display  

18

LCD/CRT system key  

18

lock

Kensington cable  

8

M

memory

bay  

9

installing  

32

purchasing  

29

removing  

32

replacing  

32

memory card reader

locating  

6

memory cards supported  

25

using  

25

microphone jack  

6

Microsoft Certificate of 

Authenticity  

3

model number  

2

modem

cable  

8

13

connecting  

12

13

dial-up  

7

12

DSL  

8

13

jack  

7

12

monitor

port  

7

using  

18

mouse

USB port  

7

See also 

touchpad

moving

pointer  

20

screen objects  

21

MP3 player

memory cards  

25

multimedia

adjusting volume  

6

21

using DVD drive  

23

muting sound  

6

21

N

navigation keys  

17

network jack  

8

13

networking

turning off wireless network  

22

turning on wireless network  

22

Num Lock

status indicator  

16

19

system key  

19

numeric keypad

status indicator  

16

using  

18

O

opening

files  

21

folders  

21

LCD panel  

6

notebook  

6

programs  

21

shortcut menu  

21

P

PC Card

adding  

26

eject button  

26

inserting  

26

installing  

26

removing  

26

slot  

26

PCMCIA card

See 

PC Card

PDA

memory cards  

25

pointer

identifying  

20

moving  

20

power

AC adapter  

11

battery  

27

28

button  

10

18

connector  

8

11

indicator  

8

14

source problems  

12

Standby mode  

14

18

status indicator  

8

turning off notebook  

14

turning on notebook  

14

printer

inkjet  

29

laser  

29

Содержание MX3000 Series

Страница 1: ...USER GUIDE Gateway Notebook ...

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Страница 3: ...r DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 13 Starting your notebook 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 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 20 Adjusting the volume 21 Turning your wireless radio on or off 22 Using the DVD drive 23 Identifying drive types 23 In...

Страница 4: ...k 31 Preventing static electricity discharge 32 Adding or replacing memory 32 Replacing the DVD drive 34 Replacing the hard drive kit 37 Replacing the keyboard 41 Removing the keyboard 41 Installing the keyboard 44 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 45 Index 57 ...

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

Страница 6: ...Windows 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 Guide Click Start All Programs then click Gateway Documentation Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this section is for informational purposes on...

Страница 7: ...d 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 support gateway com or the Web address shown on your notebook s label The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications ...

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

Страница 9: ...et network 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 wireless radio on or off Using the DVD drive Using the memory card reader Adding and removing a PC Card Changing batteries Recalibrating the battery Ordering accessories ...

Страница 10: ...speakers or headphones into this jack The built in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera MP3 player PDA or cellulartelephoneintothememorycardreader Formoreinformation see Using the memory card reader on page 25 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard and Secur...

Страница 11: ...tenoughtoharmyour skin Caution Donotblockorinsertobjectsintotheseslots Iftheseslotsareblocked your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed Donotusethenotebookonabed sofa rug orothersimilarsurface Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port F...

Страница 12: ...n Kensington lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot Power batterycharge indicator LED solid blue notebook is on and if the notebook is connected to AC power the battery is fully charged LED blinking blue notebook is in Standby mode LED solid purple battery is charging LED blinking purple battery is charging and notebook is in Standby mode LED...

Страница 13: ...rmation see Adding or replacing memory on page 32 Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay For more information see Replacing the hard drive kit on page 37 System label Includes the product model number For more information see Gateway model and serial number on page 2 Battery latch Slide to release the battery For moreinformation see Changing batteries on page 27 Online Support Tech S...

Страница 14: ...er 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 Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse For more information see Using the EZ Pad touchpad on page 20 Status indicators Informyouwhenadriveisinuseorwhenabuttonhasbeenpressedthataffects howthekeyboardisused Formoreinformat...

Страница 15: ...tery life seems short even after being charged for three hours the battery may need to be recalibrated For information on recalibrating the battery see Recalibrating the battery on page 28 You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook s battery The battery was shipped to you partially charged You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery Allow three hours fo...

Страница 16: ...r 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 surges and prevents them from reaching your notebook Connecting the dial up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord Your notebook has a bui...

Страница 17: ...ebook 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 into the network jack on the back of your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem DSL modem or Ethernet network jack ...

Страница 18: ...arting 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 the online User Guide When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook it may enter a power saving mode called Standby While i...

Страница 19: ...ding 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 CTRL ALT DEL The Windows Security dialog box opens 2 Click Task Manager 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 ...

Страница 20: ...ators are located below the touchpad Indicator Icon Description AC power LED on AC power is connected LED off AC power is not connected Wireless network optional LED on Wireless network is turned on LED off Wireless network is turned off Caps lock LED on Caps lock is turned on LED off Caps lock is turned off Num lock LED on Numeric keypad is turned on LED off Numeric keypad is turned off Drive LED...

Страница 21: ...tion keys System keys Navigation keys FN key Windows key Numeric keypad Application key Arrow keys Key type Icon Description Function keys PressthesekeyslabeledF1toF12toperformactionsinprograms Forexample 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 Press these co...

Страница 22: ...cators on page 16 Turn the optional wireless network on or off For more information see Wireless Networking in the online User Guide Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane 802 11G also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi communication devi...

Страница 23: ... CD song or DVD track Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track Turn on Num Lock so you can use the numeric keypad Press this key combination again to turn off Num Lock The Num Lock status indicator appears when this function is turned on Press and hold FN then press this system key To ...

Страница 24: ... button For more information see Changing the mouse or touchpad settings in the online User Guide The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad two buttons 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 zone may vary from program to program You can use the EZ Pad l...

Страница 25: ...n the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the left button once This action is called clicking 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 information about an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and rele...

Страница 26: ...ess device may be restricted or eliminated Airports hospitals and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices ask the applicable authority for authorizationprior to using or turning on the wireless device Tips Tricks For more informat...

Страница 27: ...s drive to create CDs or DVDs Combination DVD CD RW drive Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data and recording musicanddatatorecordableCDs Youcannotusethisdrivetocreate DVDs Multi format double layer DVD RW CD RW drive Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data recording music and data to CD R or CD RW discs and recording video and data to DVD R DV...

Страница 28: ...mpletely open Important When you place a single sided disc in the tray make sure that the label side is facing up If the disc has two playable sides place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up thenpress downcarefully on the disc until it snaps into place 3 Push the tray in until it is closed Eject button Manual eject ho...

Страница 29: ... Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the 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 for example the E drive then double click the file name Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to re...

Страница 30: ...oes not work after hot swapping see the PC Card manufacturer s documentation for further information To insert a PCCard 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 remove a PCCard Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hidden icons button 1 Click the remove hardware...

Страница 31: ...ected to AC power you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on If your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery To change the battery 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power go to Step 2 OR If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet save your work and turn off your notebook 2 Close the LCD panel...

Страница 32: ...discharge the battery by doing the following a From the desktop right click on the power icon then select Adjust Power Properties b Click the Power Schemes tab c Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list then click Always On d Click the Alarms tab e Click to clear the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes Let the battery drain until your notebook automatically turns ...

Страница 33: ...our programs are running more slowly than you think they should try adding more memory See Adding or replacing memory on page 32 for more information Printers You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook The most common types are inkjet and laser printers which print in color or black and white Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive but they are slower than laser p...

Страница 34: ...CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www gateway com 30 ...

Страница 35: ...CHAPTER 3 31 MaintainingandUpgradingYourNotebook Preventing static electricity discharge Adding or replacing memory Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the keyboard ...

Страница 36: ...re ready to use them Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic 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 grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded conn...

Страница 37: ...er so the bottom is facing up then remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 27 6 Remove the memory bay cover screw 7 Slide the memory bay cover then remove it 8 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward Screw Clip Clip ...

Страница 38: ... network cable then turn on your notebook Replacing the DVD drive If your DVD drive becomes damaged you can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive 1 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty 2 Follow the guid...

Страница 39: ...7 Remove the two DVD drive screws 8 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 9 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive s manual eject hole push in the paper clip to eject the drive tray then pull the drive tray open Screw Screw ...

Страница 40: ...drive out of the notebook 11 Insert the new drive into the notebook 12 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 13 Replace the two screws 14 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over 15 Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cable then turn on your notebook ...

Страница 41: ...iscs in the online User Guide 2 Print the Recovering Your System chapter from the online User Guide for use in Step 22 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 electricity discharge on page 32 5 Turn off your notebook 6 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and ne...

Страница 42: ... and Upgrading Your Notebook www gateway com 38 9 Remove the hard drive bay cover screw 10 Slide the hard drive bay cover then remove it 11 Remove the two screws securing the hard drive kit to the notebook Screw Screw Screw ...

Страница 43: ...hard drive kit out of your notebook 13 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket go to Step 18 OR If you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive go to Step 14 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket Screw Screw Screw Screw ...

Страница 44: ...e new hard drive kit into your notebook then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook 19 Replace the hard drive bay cover then replace the cover screw 20 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over 21 Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cable then turn on your notebook 22 For instructions on installing Windows your drivers and your applications see the Re...

Страница 45: ... the keyboard To remove the keyboard 1 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 32 2 Turn off your notebook 3 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up then remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 27 6 Remov...

Страница 46: ...erting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to your notebook 10 Pull the cover off the notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook Be careful not to break off the cable located under the power button 11 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly then carefully push it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard ...

Страница 47: ... keyboard toward you so it lies keys down on top of your notebook Be careful not to damage the LCD panel 13 Slidethebrownkeyboard connectorclip to the front ofthe notebook then remove the keyboard cable Be careful not to touch or damage any other components Connector ...

Страница 48: ... the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining 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 Caution If the keyboard cover is not correctly replaced your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel 6 Place the ...

Страница 49: ...APPENDIX A 45 Safety Regulatory andLegalInformation Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices ...

Страница 50: ...these 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 ventilation openings Some notebook are equipped with a three wire power cord to make sure that the notebook is properly grounded when in use The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding type outlet ...

Страница 51: ...plug 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 notebook performance changes Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway ...

Страница 52: ... a 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 operate in the 2 4 GHz i e 802 11b g LAN Bluetooth 5 2 GHz i e 802 11a LAN and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands i e Cellular data modem The following section is a general overview of consi...

Страница 53: ...e FCC 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 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Unintentional...

Страница 54: ...nger Equivalence 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 to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See installation instructions for details The Ringer Equivalence...

Страница 55: ...otebook 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 area Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band and or 5 15 5 35 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system This sec...

Страница 56: ...s 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 may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electricalgroundconnec...

Страница 57: ...ion 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 municipal waste stream residential garbage collection The Crossed Out Waste Bin label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose of your end of life product properly Substances such as glass pl...

Страница 58: ...y 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 gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possi...

Страница 59: ...protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited...

Страница 60: ...APPENDIX A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com 56 ...

Страница 61: ...oard 17 keyboard 17 to cable modem 13 to DSL modem 13 to Ethernet 13 to network 13 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 8 13 cable modem 8 13 dial up modem 7 12 digital camera 7 digital video camera 8 DSL modem 8 13 Ethernet 8 13 external audio 6 external diskette drive 7 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 7 headphone 6 i Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 7 microphone 6 modem 7 12 monitor VGA ...

Страница 62: ... Kensington cable 8 M memory bay 9 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 6 memory cards supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 8 13 connecting 12 13 dial up 7 12 DSL 8 13 jack 7 12 monitor port 7 using 18 mouse USB port 7 See also touchpad moving pointer 20 screen objects 21 MP3 player me...

Страница 63: ...ams 21 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 8 Caps Lock 16 drive activity 16 hard drive 16 location 10 Num Lock 19 numeric keypad 16 19 Pad Lock 16 power 8 toggle on or off 18 surge protector 12 Suspend 18 system identification label 2 9 system keys combinations 18 locating 17 T technical support Support 3 touchpad buttons 20 clicking 21 double clicking 21 dragging screen objects...

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