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Gateway 8550GB manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
Gateway 8550GB User Manual (146 pages)
Gateway 8510GH: User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.07 MB
Table of Contents
User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Help
7
Gateway Web Site
9
Using Support
9
Help and Support
11
Searching for a Topic
12
Bigfix
12
Using Your Computer Guide
13
Online Help
13
2 Checking out Your Gateway Notebook
15
Front
16
Left
17
Right
18
Back
19
Bottom
20
Keyboard Area
21
Identifying Your Model
22
Gateway Model and Serial Number
22
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
23
Finding Your Specifications
23
Accessories
23
3 Getting Started
25
Installing the Battery
26
Connecting the AC Adapter
26
Protecting from Power Source Problems
28
Connecting the Dial-Up Modem
29
Connecting to a Cable or DSL Modem or to an Ethernet Network
30
Starting Your Notebook
31
Waking up Your Notebook
32
Turning off Your Notebook
32
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook
33
Status Indicators
34
Using the Keyboard
35
Key Types
36
System Key Combinations
37
Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
40
Using the Touchpad
41
Adjusting the Volume
43
Turning Your Wireless Radio on or off
44
4 Using Drives and Ports
45
Using the DVD Drive
46
Identifying Drive Types
46
Inserting a CD or DVD
47
Playing a CD
48
Playing a DVD
48
Creating Cds and Dvds
48
Using the Memory Card Reader
49
Memory Card Types
49
Inserting a Memory Card
49
Using a Memory Card
49
Removing a Memory Card
50
Adding and Removing a PC Card
50
Viewing the Display on a Projector or Monitor
53
Viewing the Display on a Television
55
Modifying Television Settings
58
Connecting a Video Camera to Your Notebook
59
5 Managing Power
61
Monitoring the Battery Charge
62
Recharging the Battery
63
Recalibrating the Battery
63
Changing Batteries
64
Extending Battery Life
66
Conserving Battery Power
66
Using Alternate Power Sources
67
Changing Power Modes
68
6 Upgrading Your Notebook
69
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
70
Adding or Replacing Memory
71
Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
74
7 Using the Optional Port Replicator
79
Front
80
Back
81
Connecting to the Port Replicator
82
Attaching to the Port Replicator
82
Disconnecting from the Port Replicator
84
Securing Your Port Replicator
85
8 Maintaining Your Notebook
87
Caring for Your Notebook
88
Cleaning Your Notebook
89
Cleaning the Exterior
89
Cleaning the Keyboard
90
Cleaning the Notebook Screen
90
Cleaning Cds or Dvds
90
Protecting Your Notebook from Viruses
91
Updating Windows
94
Restoring Your System
95
Microsoft System Restore
95
Reinstalling Programs and Drivers
95
Restoring Your Notebook to the Original Configuration
96
9 Troubleshooting
97
Safety Guidelines
98
First Steps
99
Troubleshooting
100
Audio
100
Battery
100
CD Drives
100
Device Installation
100
Display
101
DVD Drives
102
File Management
105
Hard Drive
105
Internet
106
Keyboard
108
Memory
108
Memory Card Reader
109
Modem (Dial-Up)
109
Mouse
113
Networks
113
Passwords
114
PC Cards
114
Power
115
Printer
116
Sound
117
Touchpad
118
Video
119
Telephone Support
120
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
120
Telephone Numbers
121
Self-Help
122
Tutoring
122
Training
122
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
123
Important Safety Information
124
Regulatory Compliance Statements
125
Wireless Guidance
125
United States of America
127
Japanese Notice
132
Laser Safety Statement
132
Epa Energy Star
132
Environmental Information
133
Index
135
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