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  • Page 1 HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Notebook...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Waking up your convertible notebook ......14 Turning off your convertible notebook ....... . . 14 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook .
  • Page 4 Ordering accessories ........... .36 Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook ..... . .37 Preventing static electricity discharge .

  • 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

    Documentation. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your convertible notebook contains information that Important The label shown in this section is for identifies your convertible notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer informational purposes only.

  • Page 7: Microsoft Certificate Of Authenticity

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

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

    CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Convertible 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 convertible notebook • Using the status indicators •...

  • Page 10: Identifying Features

    Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. LCD panel release latch Press to open the LCD panel. Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible notebook’ s display using the cordless pen. Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.

  • Page 11: Left

    Docking port Connect the port replicator to this port. Warning: Power is passed through this port. This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible notebook. Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see “Viewing the display on a projector or monitor”...

  • Page 12: Right

    Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the convertible notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the convertible 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 convertible notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the convertible notebook.

  • Page 13: Bottom

    Component Icon Description Battery Provides power when the convertible notebook is not plugged into AC power. Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries”...

  • Page 14: Keyboard Area

    “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on page Power button lock Locks the power button so the convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned off when using it in tablet mode. Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Ac Adapter

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

  • Page 16: Connecting The Dial-Up Modem

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Connecting the dial-up modem Your convertible notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 connect to a 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 convertible 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 Convertible Notebook

    Warning Do not work for long periods with the convertible notebook resting on your lap. Press the latch on the front of your convertible notebook, then lift the LCD If the air vents are blocked, the panel. convertible notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin.

  • Page 19: Restarting (Rebooting) Your Convertible Notebook

    Tap or click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. If your convertible 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

    LED blinking red - battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery is malfunctioning. ■ This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. Power The LED shows your convertible notebook’s power status.

  • Page 21: Using The Keyboard

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

  • Page 22: System Key Combinations

    System key combinations When you press the F key and a system key at the same time, your convertible 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... 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.

  • Page 24: Using The Tablet Control Buttons

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Using the tablet control buttons Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in tablet mode. Five-way Windows Mode Screen switch security rotation Windows Journal Button Icon Press to...

  • Page 25: Programming The Windows Journal Button

    Using the tablet control buttons Programming the Windows Journal button You can program the Windows Journal button to perform an action other than opening Windows Journal. To program the Windows Journal button: Tap or click , then tap or click .

  • Page 26: Using The Ez Pad Touchpad

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible 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 27: Using The Display

    Unlike other touchscreens and PDAs, your convertible notebook’s display ■ responds only to your convertible notebook’s pen. Your convertible notebook will not respond to a PDA stylus or the touch of a fingertip. Steady your hand on the display surface while writing. The pressure of ■...

  • Page 28: Converting The Display From Notebook To Tablet Mode

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode You can convert the display from notebook to tablet mode with the convertible Important Although you can use the pen to write on notebook turned on or off.

  • Page 29: Changing Display Orientation

    For more information, see “System key combinations” on page Using the pen Your convertible notebook’s pen is the only device that can write, tap, and input Caution A finger-tap or PDA stylus has no effect directly on your convertible notebook’s display.

  • Page 30: Storing And Removing The Pen

    Slide the pen latch until the pen is released from the pen holder. Pen lost alarm Your convertible notebook can sound a series of three beeps if the pen is not in the pen holder when you turn the convertible notebook off or place it in either Standby or Hibernate mode.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Volume

    Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page Turning your wireless radio on or off Your Gateway convertible notebook may have a factory-installed wireless Warning Radio frequency wireless communication networking mini-PCI card.

  • Page 32: Changing Modules

    Turn off your convertible notebook (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode). Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port replicator. Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
  • Page 33 Changing modules Slide the module out. Firmly push the new module straight into the bay until the latch clicks into place. Replace the module bay lock screw.

  • Page 34: Using The Dvd Drive

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Using the DVD drive You can use your convertible notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. Identifying drive types Your Gateway convertible notebook may contain one of the following drive types.

  • Page 35: Inserting A Cd Or Dvd

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

  • Page 36: Inserting A Memory Card

    Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the convertible notebook. Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: Tap or click Start, then tap or click My Computer.

  • Page 37: Adding And Removing A Pc Card

    Adding and removing a PC Card Adding and removing a PC Card Your convertible 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 convertible notebook when changing most cards because your convertible notebook supports hot-swapping.

  • Page 38: Changing Batteries

    CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Changing batteries If your convertible notebook is connected to AC power, or if it has a charged Warning Danger of explosion if battery is multibay battery installed, you can change the main battery while the incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 39: Installing A Multibay Battery

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

  • Page 40: Ordering Accessories

    A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your convertible notebook. See the user guide for the port replicator for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible notebook.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3: Maintaining And Upgrading Your Notebook

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

  • Page 42: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    To add or replace memory modules: Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page Turn off your convertible notebook. Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
  • Page 43 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. Unplug from the optional port replicator from the notebook. Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main and optional multibay battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries”...
  • Page 44 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Pull the memory module out of the slot. Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction.

  • Page 45: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit

    “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page Turn off your convertible notebook. Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards.
  • Page 46 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Loosen the two hard drive bay cover screws (they cannot be removed), then remove the hard drive bay cover. Screw Screw...
  • Page 47 Replacing the hard drive kit Remove the hard drive screw. Screw...
  • Page 48 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Slide the old hard drive kit out of the convertible notebook. If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to Step -OR- If you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old hard drive to...
  • Page 49 Insert the new drive into the bracket, label side up, so the screw holes line Replace the four screws that secure the bracket to the drive. Slide the new hard drive kit into your convertible notebook, then replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to your convertible notebook.

  • Page 50: Replacing The Keyboard

    “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page Turn off your convertible notebook. Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
  • Page 51 You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the convertible notebook. Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover.

  • Page 52: Installing The Keyboard

    Lift the black keyboard connector clip, then remove the cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. Keyboard connector clip Lift the old keyboard away from the convertible notebook. The keyboard is now completely detached from the convertible notebook. Installing the keyboard...
  • Page 53 LCD panel. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then replace the Tips & Tricks The screw holes are marked with a . keyboard screws.
  • Page 54 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com...

  • Page 55: Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information

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

  • Page 56: Important Safety Information

    Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. Warning Do not use this convertible notebook near water or a heat source such as ■ To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 a radiator.
  • Page 57 Important safety information Unplug the convertible 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 convertible notebook. ■ The convertible notebook does not operate properly when the ■...

  • Page 58: Regulatory Compliance Statements

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

  • Page 59: United States Of America

    The power output of the wireless co-located) in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna installed in the device (or devices), which may be embedded in your convertible notebook, is convertible notebook. well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC.
  • Page 60 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 convertible notebook. (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Caution Product:...

  • Page 61: Canada

    (8 inches) from the body when wireless devices are on. The power output of the Gateway for service. wireless device (or devices), which may be embedded in your convertible notebook, is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Industry Canada. Caution The transmitting device embedded in this...

  • Page 62: Japan

    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 63: Laser Safety Statement

    Environmental information 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”...

  • Page 64: Notices

    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 65 Notices Macrovision statement If your convertible 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 66 APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com...

  • Page 67: Index

    Index Screen Rotation flash drive Windows Journal headphone AC adapter Windows Security i.Link connecting IEEE 1394 button-tapping connector keyboard accessories microphone purchasing modem cable lock safety precautions monitor (VGA) cable modem application key mouse Caps Lock indicator arrow keys network port replicator cards audio...
  • Page 68 EZ Pad touchpad microphone jack connecting See touchpad features Microsoft locating Certificate of Authenticity USB port mode keys button files application notebook opening arrow tablet Firewire port brightness model number directional Fn key modem folders cable function opening connecting...
  • Page 69 Standby Standby mode turning off wireless network mode status indicator turning on wireless network system key turning off notebook Num Lock starting turning on notebook status indicator notebook printer system key programs inkjet numeric keypad...
  • Page 70 Index www.gateway.com upgrading USB port VGA port video monitor port VGA port volume adjusting controls muting system keys waking up notebook Windows Product Key Code Windows Journal button Windows Security button wireless network button turning off turning on writing...
  • Page 72 MAN VIPER HW REF R0 11/05...

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