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Chapter 1: About This Reference . . . . . . . . . . . 1About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Accessing your online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Gateway contact inf

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Chapter 2: ChecFront . . . . . . . . . . . . .Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bottom . . . . . . . . . . .Keyboard area . . . . LCD panel . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3: SettiWorking safely and c

Reducing eye strSetting up your cSitting at your noAvoiding discom

Connecting the AC aProtecting from

Connecting the dial-Connecting to a broaStarting your notebo

Waking up your Turning off your notRestarting (rebootingUsing the status indiUsing the keyboard

Key types . . . . .

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ormation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

king Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

ng Up and Getting Started . . 13omfortably . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

ain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14omputer desk and chair . . . . . . . . . . . . .15tebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

fort and injury from repetitive strain . .15dapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .18up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18dband modem or network . . . . . . . . . .19ok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21ebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21) your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

cators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Using the optional multimedia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Using the optional webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Adjusting the brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

IEEE 802.11 wireBluetooth radio .

Chapter 4: UsingUsing the CD or DVD

Identifying driveUsing a CD or DV

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Connecting a USBConnecting an IE

Viewing the display Adjusting the disUsing the project

Viewing the display Adjusting the tel

Ordering accessories

Chapter 5: ManaMonitoring the batteRecharging the batteChanging the batterRecalibrating the baExtending battery lif

Maximizing batteless network radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Drives and Accessories . . . . 41 drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42D drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43ard reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

ory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

ory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45g a PC Card or Express Card . . . . . . . . . 45r other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

EE 1394 device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49on a projector or monitor . . . . . . . . . . . 50play properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51or or monitor for a presentation . . . . 53on a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54evision display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

ging Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59ry charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61ttery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63ry performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Changing notebook power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Changing the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Changing advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Chapter 6: TravePacking your noteboTraveling by air . . . Dial-up modem . . . . Radio frequency wirFiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Security . . . . . . . . . .Power . . . . . . . . . . . .Additional tips . . . . .

Chapter 7: MainCaring for your noteCleaning your noteb

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Maintaining the battStoring batteries

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ling with Your Notebook . . . 69ok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70eless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

taining Your Notebook . . . . . 75book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76ook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76rior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77ebook screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77ery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79nstalled software and drivers . . . . . . . .80ystem Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

system to its factory condition . . . . . . .89 system using the Windows DVD . . . . . .90

ading Your Notebook . . . . . . 93ctricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95rive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

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Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105CD drives . . . . . .Diskette drive (exDisplay . . . . . . . .DVD drives . . . . .Ethernet . . . . . . .Express Cards . .File managemenHard drive . . . . .Internet . . . . . . . .Keyboard . . . . . .Media Center . . .Memory . . . . . . .Memory card reaModem (cable orModem (dial-up)Mouse . . . . . . . . .Networks (wiredNetworks (wirelePasswords . . . . .PC Cards . . . . . . .Power . . . . . . . . .Printer . . . . . . . . .Sound . . . . . . . . .Status indicatorsTouchpad . . . . . .Video . . . . . . . . . .

Telephone support .Before calling Ga

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105ternal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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CHAPTER1About This Reference

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CHAPTER2Checking Out Your Notebook

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Front

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LCD panel release latch

Speakers

Battery charge indicator

Power indicator

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

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LCD panel release latchDescription

Slide to open the LCD panel.

Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in.

LED blue - Battery is fully charged. LED purple - Battery is charging. LED blinking red - Battery charge is very low. LED solid red - Battery is malfunctioning.Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low.

LED on - Notebook is on. LED blinking - Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid

Sleep mode. LED off - Notebook is off.

Plug a microphone into this jack. The optional built-in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is connected.

Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack.

Microphone jack

Headphone jackttery charge indicator Speaker

Power indicator

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Left

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Kensington lock slot

S-Video out jack (optional)

Ventilation fan

CD or DVD drive

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Description

Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.

Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this optional jack. For more information, see Viewing the display on a television on page 54.

Helps cool internal components.Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin.Caution: 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: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, see Using the CD or DVD drive on page 42. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive trays plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in Identifying drive types on page 42.

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RightImportantPort or jack location may vary by notebook model.

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USB ports

PC Card or Express Card slot

IEEE 1394 port (optional)

Memory card reader

Ethernet jack

Modem jack

PC Card or Express Card slot

USB portsUSB portsDescription

Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.

Insert one Type II PC Card or Type 54 Express Card into this slot. For more information, see Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card on page 45.

Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link) device (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into this optional 4-pin IEEE 1394 port.

Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. For more information, see Using the memory card reader on page 44. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Mini Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, RS-MultiMediaCard, and Secure Digital cards.

Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. The other end of the cable can be plugged into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see Connecting to a broadband modem or network on page 19.

Plug a dial-up modem cable into this jack. For more information, see Connecting the dial-up modem on page 18.

IEEE 1394 port

Modem jackMemory card readerEthernet jack

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Back

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Power connector

Monitor port

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Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.

Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see Viewing the display on a projector or monitor on page 50.

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Bottom

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Hard drive bay

Customer Care label

Memory bay

Battery latch

Battery

Battery lock

Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No:

Battery latch

Battery lockBattery

Customercare label

Hard drivebayDescription

The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see Replacing the hard drive kit on page 100.

Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see Gateway contact information on page 2.

Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see Adding or replacing memory modules on page 95.

Slide to release the battery. For more information, see Changing the battery on page 61.

Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power.

Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see Changing the battery on page 61.

Memory bay

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Keyboard area

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Keyboard

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Power button

Microphone (optional)

Touchpad

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Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see Using the keyboard on page 24.

Use to control playback of CDs and DVDs. The panel includes volume control buttons. For more information, see Using the optional multimedia panel on page 31.

Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see Changing advanced settings on page 67.

Record audio through this microphone or use it to talk through when making Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. The built-in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is connected. For the location of your microphone jack, see Front on page 6.

Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see Using the EZ Pad touchpad on page 28.

Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see Using the status indicators on page 23.

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LCD panel

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WebcamDescription

Use to let others see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls. The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on. For more information, see Using the optional webcam on page 32.

CHAPTER3Setting Up and Getting Started

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WarningDo not use your notebook on a soft surface, such as your lap, a t, carpet, or a sofa. You must keep your notebooks ventilation gs clear of obstructions, or your notebook may overheat, ing the risk of fire and personal injury.

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Setting up your computer desk and chairWhen you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture.

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Connecting the AC adapterYou can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebooks 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 for the battery to fully charge.

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nre that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or e type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it ged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage

riginal cord or your notebook may be damaged.

tantttery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect. ife seems short even after being charged for three hours, the ed to be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery, ing the battery on page 62.

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off your notebook and leave your notebook ected to AC power until the battery charge indicator blue.

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Protecting from power source problemsDuring a power surge, the voltage level of electricity 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, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from

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ngce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. ed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your dial-up ction.

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n adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

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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 User Guide.

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change the Sleep mode from the standard Sleep mode (default) . For more information about Sleep mode, see Changing power e 64.


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To put your notebook into hibernation: Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then

click Hibernate. The notebook saves your session and shuts down to save power.

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Restart. The notebook turns off, then turns on .

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ImportantIf your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the ng steps until the notebook turns off:s and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it.lug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 s.

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Using the status indicators

Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a buttis used. The

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Using the keyboardYour notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.

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pad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press FN+ to turn on the numeric keypad.

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System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. For more information, see System key combinations on page 26.

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eys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document.

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Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window).

ey Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.

Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.


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Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more information, see Using the status indicators on page 23.

Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on or off. For more information, see Wireless Ethernet Networking in your 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. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press the power button to leave Sleep mode. For more information, see Changing notebook power settings on page 66.

Toggle the notebook display in the following order: The LCD An external monitor or projector (a

monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook)

Both displays at the same timeFor more information, see Viewing the display on a projector or monitor on page 50.

Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off.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. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

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Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight.

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Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Use this feature in dim lighting situations.Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting.Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance.

Play or pause the CD or DVD.

Stop playing the CD or DVD.

Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.

Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.

Increase the brightness of the display.

Decrease the brightness of the display.

Increase volume. For more information, see Adjusting the volume on page 36.


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Using the EThe EZ Padzone.

Decrease volume. For more information, see Adjusting the volume on page 36.

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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.

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attach a mouse to the notebook using a USB port. You do not need he notebook to connect a USB mouse.

ructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, eft-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings in your online User

y have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to king by using the touchpad buttons. You can change this feature g on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left button. For more e Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings in

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Move your finger around on the touchpad. If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger.


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Select an object on the screen.

Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button once. This action

Start a program or open a file or folder.

Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.

Move an object on the screen.

To... Do this...is called clicking.

Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking.

Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking.

Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it.

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Using the optional webcamYou can use the optional webcam with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. In addition, by using the software included with the webcam, you can take pictures or create video clips. The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on.Webcam

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Adjusting the volumeYou can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook.

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(Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click ows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility r window opens. Slide the Volume control to the d volume level.

t the volume from Windows: (Volume) on the taskbar. The volume control

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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 devices.

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X in the top-right corner of the window to close it.

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Turning your wireless radio on or off

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or turning on the wireless device.

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Bluetooth radioYour notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse.

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CHAPTER4Using Drives and Accessories

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Using the CD or DVD driveYou can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features.

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If your drive has this logo...

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CD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs or play DVDs.

DVD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs.

Combination DVD/CD-RW drive

Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording music and data to recordable CDs. You cannot use this drive to create DVDs.

Multi-format double layer DVDRW 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, 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 state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. Using other types of blank media will result in less capacity.

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Using the memory card readerYou 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 device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone.

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ng means that you can insert a card while your running. If your card does not work after ng, see the card manufacturers documentation for rmation.

tantuse the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the If you use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not memory card reader until you restart your notebook.

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To insert a PC Card or Express Card: Push the card firmly into the slot, label-side up, until the

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the PC Card name, then click Stop. The Stop a are device dialog box opens.

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the Express Card name, then click OK. The Safe to ve Hardware dialog box opens.OK.the Express Card into the notebook. The Express pops out slightly.he Express Card out of your notebook.

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Installing a printer or other peripheral device

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on your notebook.the projectors or monitors power cord into an wer source and turn it on.

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splay propertiese on the projector or monitor does not appear if you want to use the display as an extension of

ook desktop, you should adjust the display

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To adjust the display properties on a projector or monitor: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click

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the Windows Mobility Center in your online User Guide.

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Using the projector or monitor for a presentation

You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time you give a presentation.

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(Change presentation settings). The ntation Settings dialog box opens.

t properties such as Turn off screen saver and Set olume to if necessary.OK.Turn on to turn on the presentation settings. When re finished giving the presentation, click Turn off urn to your standard notebook settings.



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Viewing the display on a television

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tanton external video by default, connect the television (or other device) before starting your notebook.

tant not transmitted through an S-Video out jack. Use the built-in et of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your stereo system using the headphone jack to hear sound while DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection

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Adjusting the television display settingsYou may need to modify the television settings to match the television you are connecting to.

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video standard. For example, many televisions outside of the United States use PAL instead of NTSC.ccessoriesessories, visit www.gateway.com. Accessories may

lable in all localities.

/airplane power adaptersomobile/airplane power adapter, you can save er by plugging your notebook into an automobile hter or an airplane in-flight power receptacle.

our notebook on battery power for extended may want to buy an additional battery so you can ies when necessary. See Changing the battery on more information about using an additional

sess large-capacity carrying cases if you need pace for accessories or supplies.

s to increase your internal storage space, try our existing hard drive with a larger drive. See the hard drive kit on page 100 for more .

ams, such as multimedia games or graphics se a lot of memory. If your programs are running than you think they should, try adding more e Adding or replacing memory modules on more information.

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PrintersYou 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 printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as docLaser printeprint much than inkjet

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uments.rs and cartridges are more expensive, but they faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better printers when you are printing large documents.

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CHAPTER5Managing Power

Monitoring the battery charge Recharging the battery Changing th Recalibratin Extending b Changing no59e batteryg the batteryattery lifetebook power settings

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Monitoring the battery chargeYour new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. This design provides yoAC power bbattery powClosely mongets low, chimmediatelthe battery

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y to prevent losing any unsaved work. To monitor charge: the mouse pointer over the power cord icon ttery icon in the taskbar. A message appears ing the remaining battery time and the current r plan.for a Low Battery warning message to appear.at the battery charge status indicator.r battery charge indicator displays what looks like

accurate charge, you may need to recalibrate the ry.

the battery recharges while it is installed and your notebook d to AC power. While the battery recharges, the rge indicator turns on.

TipFor more information about the battery charge status indicator, ont on page 6.

TipFor more information about recalibrating the battery, see brating the battery on page 62.

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r notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC t, save your work and turn off the notebook.your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.the battery lock to the unlocked position .

the battery release latch, then slide the battery out notebook.

a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps lace.

ed in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if not disassemble, heat above 212F (100C), or incinerate. Dispose

es promptly. Keep away from children.

notebook is connected to AC power you can change the battery

book is turned on. If your notebook it is not plugged into an AC st turn the notebook off while changing the battery.


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brate the battery: ect your notebook to AC power and let the battery e completely.on as it starts and you see a startup screen, press he BIOS Setup utility opens. the Advanced menu.ight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled essing the spacebar. the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, press ENTER.t Yes, then press ENTER.attery recalibration process begins and a screen

s showing you the progress. The entire process several hours. the recalibration has finished, the message Press

key to exit appears. ESC. The battery charge indicator now displays an ate battery charge.

tantnterrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is u must start the process over again.

tantcompleting this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does ccurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location Customer Care label. For more information, see Gateway contact n page 2.

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eral partial discharges with frequent recharges are lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, ing a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not because there is no memory.

ery power power while using the battery to power your

off wireless networking and Bluetooth.he display as low as is comfortable.nnect all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB es.ve PC Cards or Express Cards when you do not

them. Many PC Cards or Express Cards use a small nt of power while inserted, even if they are not used.

t the Power saver power plan to get maximum r savings.

the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are sing your notebook. The display stays off until you the panel again.ibernate mode for maximum power savings while notebook is not in use.he notebook touchpad instead of an external e.ase or mute speaker volume.off all scheduled tasks.off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other cations.

TipFor more information about using power plans, see Changing ok power settings on page 66.


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Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use battery power by running optical drives.

Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. This drive uses a large amount of power.

Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information, see Recharging the battery on page 60.

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ry for times when you cannot use a power adapter.d AC power outlets in airports, look for them next port pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, nder banks of telephones.

r modes the following power modes to lengthen the life of

ooks battery: - while your notebook is in Sleep mode, it switches ow power state where devices, such as the display rives, turn off.

nate - (also called save to disk) writes all current ory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns notebook completely off. The next time you turn on notebook, it reads the memory information from ard drive and opens the programs and documents

ere open when you activated Hibernate mode.

TipFor more information about traveling with your notebook, see ing with Your Notebook on page 69.

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Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off similar to Sleep mode. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode. If your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the progractivaexperit restreducmodeadvan

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ams and documents that were open when you ted Hybrid Sleep mode. If the notebook does not ience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, arts using the information in current memory, thus ing startup time. You must turn on Hybrid Sleep to use it. For more information, see Changing ced settings on page 67.

er saving modes your work before using Sleep mode. In Sleep

notebook reduces or turns off the power to most ept memory. However, the information in memory to the hard drive. If power is interrupted, the is lost.ernate mode, your notebook saves all memory to the hard drive, then turns the power completely

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Enter Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode

Press FN+F3.

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Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate.

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Press the power button.


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Changing notebook power settings

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wer plans (groups of power settings) let you change power ons such as when the display or hard drive is lly turned off. You can select one of the defined s or create a custom power plan.r plans are pre-defined for you:ced - This is the default power plan which balances rmance and battery life.r saver - This power plan sacrifices performance in to extend battery life. Use this plan if you will be from AC power outlets for an extended period of Your programs may run slower than you are tomed to under the other two power plans.performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life er to gain performance. Use this plan if you need

ional computing power for your program. Your ry may not last as long as you are accustomed to r the other two power plans.

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ced settingsower settings let you assign different power saving e power button and Sleep system key. You can also power saving mode is activated when you close el.

e advanced power management settings: (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click


HelpFor more information about changing the power plan, click Start, ick Help and Support. Type the keyword power plan in the Help box, then press ENTER.


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n Hybrid Sleep mode: e Select a power plan window, click Change plan gs for the plan you are using. The Change settings

e plan window opens.Change advanced power settings. The Power ns dialog box opens.the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of hybrid sleep.

ge the values to On for On battery and Plugged

HelpFor more information about changing the power management s, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword r management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.

HelpFor more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click nd Support. Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Help box, ress ENTER.

CHAPTER6Traveling with Your Notebook

Packing your notebook Traveling by air Dial-up mod Radio freque Files Security Power Additional ti69emncy wireless connections

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Packing your notebook Remove all discs, PC Cards or Express Cards, peripheral

devices, and cables. Remember to pack those you will need while traveling.

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your notebook stable during travel. Secure it to nt it from sliding around in overhead bins and car s.

y airt check your notebook as luggage.e the battery in case airport security asks you to your notebook. your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the scanner, but never carry it through the metal tor.off you notebook for takeoff and landing.off all wireless devices while in the aircraft.

dema telephone cord to connect the modem to hone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take hone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler.a telephone line protector.a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines, ially if you are traveling internationally.remote access information with you so you can ect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling A list of country dialing codes may be especially l if you are traveling internationally.

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country has different restrictions on the use of ess devices. If your notebook is equipped with a ess device, check with the local radio approval rities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the f a wireless device in the destination country.ess communication can interfere with equipment mmercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations re wireless devices to be turned off while traveling airplane. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication es are examples of devices which use wireless to unicate.

your working files from your desktop computer to notebook before you travel. need to access your desktop computer files from notebook while traveling, set up your desktop uter for remote access. Contact your network nistrator for more information about remote s.extra recordable media for transferring files een computers and backing up files.

gal Information on page 131 for general wireless regulatory

TipFor more information about turning your wireless device on or off, rning your wireless radio on or off on page 38.


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Security Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach

a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away.

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of theft or loss, and keep the information in a safe . Also, tape your business card or an address label ur notebook and accessories.ver sits next to you or behind you can see your ook display. Avoid working with confidential files

you can be sure of privacy. startup password to restrict access to your ook. The startup password is set using the BIOS .

ate a startup password:

start your notebook. As soon as you see a startup reen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens.pen the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor assword, then press ENTER and follow the structions. You must set the supervisor password order to set the user (startup) password.

ighlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and llow the instructions. This is the password you need enter at startup.

ighlight Password on boot, then press ENTER.

CautionUse a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for ne else to guess. The password feature is very secure, with no easy recover a forgotten password. If you forget your password, you eturn your notebook to Gateway for service.

ImportantYou must enter the Supervisor Password each time you use

e BIOS Setup utility.

ImportantYou must enter the User Password each time you turn on your

tebook if it was turned off or put in hibernate mode. You do not ed to enter the User Password if your notebook was put in Sleep ode.

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5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER.6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving

Changes, then press ENTER.7 When you start your computer, you are prompted to

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your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If re traveling internationally, take power plug

ters.a portable surge protector to protect your notebook power surges.t the best performance from your notebook, avoid the battery whenever possible, monitor the ry charge, and use the most efficient power gement settings. For information on conserving ry power, using alternate power sources, and toring the battery charge, see Managing Power ge 59.

tips plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a ble USB hub to provide additional USB ports.a network cable if you need to connect to a ork. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only gh their networks.r notebook has been exposed to cold

eratures, let it warm to room temperature before g it on.

proof of ownership or a merchandise passport traveling internationally.


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