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Audio 92 Battery 92 CD drives 92 Device installation 92 Display 93 DVD drives 94 File management 96 Hard drive 97 Internet 98 Keyboard 100 Memory 100 Memory card reader 101 Modem (dial-up 101 Mouse 105 Networks 105 Passwords 106 PC Cards 107 Power 107 Printer 108 Sound 109 Status indicators 110 Touchpad 110 Video 111 Telephone support 112 Before calling Gateway Customer...
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... and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com.
Using eSupport
The eSupport site is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact...
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... box, then click Notebook Computers to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all Gateway notebooks.
Product Support
Click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supports.
Downloads
Click Downloads, then click My Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your...
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... data to recordable CDs. You cannot use this drive to create DVDs.
ROM/R/RW
Multi-format 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, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs.
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... the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your
notebook. For the location of the VGA port, see "Left side" on page 11.
3 Turn on your notebook.
4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source
and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from...
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Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook
Preventing static electricity discharge
Important
Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you...power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case.
Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook.
Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive...object.
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Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook
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 instructions in the restore booklet that came with your notebook.
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... Ethernet network, plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet jack on the port replicator.
If you are using a USB or parallel port printer connected to the port replicator, you must select Virtual printer port for USB during the Windows printer installation. Windows will not be able to detect your printer if you make a different selection.
This port replicator does not support Fast IR.
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Chapter 8
Maintaining Your Notebook
• Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Protecting your notebook from viruses • Updating Windows • Restoring your system
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... sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection.
Tips & Tricks
For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying Security Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
Help and Support
For more...
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... it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your notebook and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on your notebook.
To run Windows Update:
1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Help and Support
For more information about Windows Update in
Windows XP, click...
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CD drives
CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 94.
Device installation
You have computer problems after adding a new device Sometimes a new device, such as a PC Card, can cause a system resource (IRQ) conflict. Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict.
To check IRQ usage:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window
opens...
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... not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box.
Tips & Tricks
For instructions on changing the screen resolution, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
The text on the display is dim or difficult to...
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Tips & Tricks
For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. For more information about the mute setting, see "Front...
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...your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and
Faxes window opens.
3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default
printer, then click Set as Default Printer.
■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver...
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... sure that all cables are plugged in securely.
■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources.
■ If you have "how to" questions about using...
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... indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Caution
Wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service.
Caution
The transmitting device embedded in this notebook...
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... touchpad
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fan 11 faxes
troubleshooting 103 files
opening 34 troubleshooting 96 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17
Firewire port 12, 74 Fn key 30, 31
folders opening 34
function keys 30
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Gateway eSupport 17
model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17
Web address 3 Web site 3
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hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 65 replacing 65 troubleshooting...
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... printer 18 latch
battery 14 LCD panel release 10 LCD panel cleaning 82 release latch 10 switching display 31 troubleshooting 93 LCD/CRT system key 31 lock Kensington cable 13
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maintenance
cleaning 81, 82
virus protection 83 Windows Update 86 memory bay 14 installing 61 purchasing 17 removing 61 replacing 61 troubleshooting 100 memory card reader locating 10
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... 26, 27 wireless network 31, 37
turning on notebook 25
wireless network 31, 37
tutoring fee-based 114
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undocking 78 updating
device drivers 3 Norton AntiVirus 83 Windows 86 upgrading 59
USB port 12, 73, 74
V VGA port 11, 46, 74
video playing 42 troubleshooting 111
video camera connecting 48
virus protecting against 83 removing 83
volume
adjusting 10, 36
adjusting modem 104
controls 10, 36...