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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Gateway Notebook...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Turning off your notebook ..........14 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook ........15 Using the status indicators .
  • Page 4 Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook ..... . .31 Preventing static electricity discharge ........32 Adding or replacing memory .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: About This Reference

    CHAPTER 1 About this reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information...

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive.

  • Page 7: Microsoft Certificate Of Authenticity

    The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway’s Support page at 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.
  • Page 8 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook

    CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook •...

  • Page 10: Identifying Features

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Identifying features Front Memory Volume control card reader LCD panel release latch Microphone jack Headphone jack Component Icon Description Volume control Press the button to the right to increase the volume. ■...

  • Page 11: Left

    Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Caution: 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.

  • Page 12: Right

    Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. Power/ battery charge LED solid blue - notebook is on, and if the notebook is connected to AC power, ■ the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 13: Bottom

    Memory bay Component Icon Description Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see “Adding...

  • Page 14: Keyboard Area

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Component Icon Description Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings”...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook’s battery. The Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter adapter.

  • Page 16: Protecting From Power Source Problems

    Connecting the dial-up modem Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 standard telephone line.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Cable Or Dsl Modem Or To An Ethernet Network

    Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network Your notebook 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:...

  • Page 18: Starting Your Notebook

    If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your notebook. Waking up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the Tips & Tricks For more information about Standby LCD panel without turning off your notebook, it may enter a power-saving mode, see “Changing power modes”...

  • Page 19: Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook

    Click End Task. Click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn it on again. As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status...

  • Page 20: Using The Status Indicators

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has Important If none of the indicators are on, you may been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The status indicators are...

  • Page 21: Using The Keyboard

    Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, the notebook using a USB port.

  • Page 22: System Key Combinations

    System key combinations When you press the F key and a system key at the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. Press and hold F , then To...
  • Page 23 Using the keyboard Press and hold F , then To... press this system key... Stop playing the CD or DVD. Skip back one 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.

  • Page 24: Using The Ez Pad Touchpad

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed,...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see “Adjusting the To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: Volume”...

  • Page 26: Turning Your Wireless Radio On Or Off

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Turning your wireless radio on or off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless networking Warning Radio frequency wireless communication mini-PCI card. can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation...

  • Page 27: Using The Dvd Drive

    Using the DVD drive Using the DVD drive You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos: If your drive has this logo...

  • Page 28: Inserting A Cd Or Dvd

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD: Press the eject button on the DVD drive. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.

  • Page 29: Using The Memory Card Reader

    You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone.

  • Page 30: Adding And Removing A Pc Card

    Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II card. You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot-swapping.

  • Page 31: Changing Batteries

    -OR- above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work away from children. and turn off your notebook. Close the LCD panel.

  • Page 32: Recalibrating The Battery

    Turn your notebook over. Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your battery. You process.

  • Page 33: Ordering Accessories

    To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Batteries If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary. See “Changing batteries” on page 27 for more information about using an additional battery.
  • Page 34 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Maintaining And Upgrading Your Notebook

    CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard...

  • Page 36: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). voltages and moving parts, turn off your...
  • Page 37 Adding or replacing memory Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page Remove the memory bay cover screw.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Dvd Drive

    Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page...
  • Page 39 Screw Screw Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 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.
  • Page 40 Slide the drive out of the notebook. Insert the new drive into the notebook. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Replace the two screws. Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit

    Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page...
  • Page 42 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Remove the hard drive bay cover screw. Screw Slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. Remove the two screws securing the hard drive kit to the notebook. Screw Screw...
  • Page 43 Replacing the hard drive kit Slide the old hard drive kit away from the hard drive connector, then lift the hard drive kit out of your notebook. If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to...
  • Page 44 Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up. Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook.

  • Page 45: Replacing The Keyboard

    Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page Remove the three keyboard cover screws.
  • Page 46 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. Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then carefully push it toward...
  • Page 47 Carefully rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. Slide the brown keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook, then remove the keyboard cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components.

  • Page 48: Installing The Keyboard

    LCD cover should be flat all the way across. panel. Close the LCD panel, then turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing Replace the three keyboard cover screws. Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information

    APPENDIX A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information • Important safety information • Regulatory compliance statements • Environmental information • Notices...

  • Page 50: Important Safety Information

    Warning Do not use this notebook near water or a heat source such as a radiator. ■ To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 Set up the notebook on a stable work surface.
  • Page 51 Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified ■ personnel if: The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating ■...

  • Page 52: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    When in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. environments where you are uncertain of Because the wireless devices (which may be embedded into your notebook)

  • Page 53: United States Of America

    2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 – 5.35 GHz the authorization to use it. Contact band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only Gateway for service. applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
  • Page 54 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly Gateway Companies, Inc. approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 operate the notebook. (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Caution Product:...
  • Page 55 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 – 5.35 GHz service or co-channel Mobile Satellite band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only systems, this device is intended to be applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
  • Page 56 APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users’...

  • Page 57: Laser Safety Statement

    Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the Warning Use of controls or adjustments or appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these performance of procedures other than components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department those specified in this manual may result of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard.
  • Page 58 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 possibility of such damages.
  • Page 59 Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
  • Page 60 APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index removing memory card removing PC Card AC adapter dial-up modem slots connecting digital camera carrying case connector memory card reader accessories USB port inserting purchasing digital video camera CD drive safety precautions IEEE 1394 port See DVD drive application key directional keys cellular phone arrow keys...
  • Page 62 Standby mode USB port directional status indicator See also touchpad turning off notebook moving function turning on notebook pointer LCD brightness printer screen objects LCD/CRT inkjet MP3 player navigation laser memory cards...
  • Page 63 Index USB port status indicators battery charge programs waking up notebook Caps Lock closing unresponsive Windows drive activity opening hard drive projector Product Key Code location using wireless network Num Lock button numeric keypad turning off Pad Lock turning on...
  • Page 64 Index www.gateway.com...
  • Page 66 MAN MAGIC LC HW REF R0 11/05...

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