Gateway E-265M, E-475M, S-7220, S-7320 Quick Reference Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1: About This Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessing your online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13

Working safely and comfortably . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Reducing eye strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting up your computer desk and chair . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sitting at your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting the dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . . . . . . 20 Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Using the optional fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Enrolling your fingerprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Fingerprint Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using the fingerprint reader features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the smart card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using a privacy filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Adjusting the brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Bluetooth radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories. . . . . 43

Changing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Using the CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 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 Using a port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . 52 Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . . . . . . . . . 54 Adjusting the display properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 56 Viewing the display on a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Ordering accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Chapter 5: Managing Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Recharging the battery(ies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 62

Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 63

Replacing the main battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 63

Installing a secondary battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 64

Recalibrating the battery(ies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 65

Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 66

Maximizing battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 66

Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 66

Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 67

Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 67

Changing notebook power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 69

Changing the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 69

Changing advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 71

Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook .

. . 73

Packing your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 74

Traveling by air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 74

Dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 74

Radio frequency wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 75

Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 75

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 76

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 77

Additional tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 77

Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 79

Caring for your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 80

Cleaning your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 81

Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 81

Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 81

Cleaning the notebook screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 82

Maintaining the battery(ies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 82

Storing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 83

Cleaning CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 83

Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 84

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . .

. . . . 85

Using Microsoft System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 91

Recovering your system to its factory condition

. . . . . 93

Recovering your system using the Windows DVD

. . . . 95

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Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . . 97

Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Adding or replacing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 CD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Diskette drive (modular or external) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Modem (cable or DSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Networks (wired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Networks (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Appendix A: Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

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CHAPTER1

About This Reference

About this guide

Accessing your online User Guide

Gateway contact information

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

For more information

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CHAPTER 1: About This Reference

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 your online User Guide

In addition to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics:

Help and technical support

Using and customizing Windows and other software

Using the Internet

Protecting your files

Playing and recording media

Networking

To access your online User Guide:

Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

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Gateway contact information

Important

The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.

Gateway model and serial number

The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance.

Online Support:

Tech Support Phone:

Hours:

Model:

S/No:

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.

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For more information

For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway’s Support page at www.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.

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CHAPTER2

Checking Out Your Notebook

Front

Left

Right

Back

Bottom

Keyboard area

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Front

Microphone jack

LCD panel release latch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wireless network switch

 

 

Speaker

 

Power indicator

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery charge indicator

Headphone jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component

Icon

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD panel release

 

Slide to open the LCD panel.

latch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Microphone jack

 

Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in

 

 

 

microphone (see “Keyboard area” on page 11)

 

 

 

is turned off while an external microphone is

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers

 

Provide audio output when headphones or

 

 

 

amplified speakers are not plugged in.

Power indicator

 

LED on - Notebook is on.

 

 

 

LED blinking - Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid

 

 

 

 

Sleep mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED off - Notebook is off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery charge indicator

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.

Wireless network

Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network

switch

radio and optional Bluetooth 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 and Bluetooth communication

 

devices are examples of devices that provide

 

wireless communication.

 

 

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Component

Icon

Description

 

 

 

 

Headphone jack

 

 

Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this

 

 

 

 

 

jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when

 

 

 

speakers or headphones are plugged into this

 

 

 

jack.

 

 

 

 

Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memory card

Kensington lock slot

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ventilation fan

 

PC

Card reader

 

 

 

 

USB port

 

IEEE 1394 port

slot

 

Monitor port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component

 

Icon

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kensington™

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secure your notebook to an object by

 

 

 

 

 

 

lock slot

 

 

 

 

 

 

connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor port

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

this port. For more information, see “Viewing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the display on a projector or monitor” on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

page 54.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB port

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mouse) into this port.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ventilation fan

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

notebookmayoverheatresultinginunexpected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Component

Icon

Description

 

 

 

 

 

IEEE 1394 port

 

 

 

Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder or

 

 

 

 

MP3 player) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port.

 

 

 

 

PC Card slot

 

 

 

Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For

 

 

 

 

more information, see “Adding and removing a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Card” on page 50.

 

 

 

 

 

Memory card

 

 

 

Insert a memory card from a digital camera,

 

 

 

reader

 

 

 

MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the

 

 

 

 

memory card reader. For more information, see

 

 

 

 

“Using the memory card reader” on page 48.

 

 

 

 

The memory card reader supports Memory

 

 

 

 

Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure

 

 

 

 

Digital®, MultiMediaCard™,

 

 

 

 

RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and

 

 

 

 

xD-Picture Card™cards.

 

 

 

 

Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini

 

 

 

 

Secure Digital cards require the use of an

 

 

 

 

adapter that is available with the media.

 

 

 

 

 

Right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB port

 

 

USB ports

 

 

 

 

Modular bay

Modem jack

 

 

 

 

Smart card reader

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ethernet jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component

Icon

Description

 

 

 

 

USB ports

 

 

Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash

 

 

 

 

 

drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

mouse) into these ports.

 

 

 

 

Smart card reader

 

 

Insert a smart card in this slot for enhanced

 

 

 

security. For more information, see “Using the

 

 

 

smart card reader” on page 34.

 

 

 

 

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Component

Icon

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modular bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insert a module such as a CD drive, DVD drive,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD±RW drive, diskette drive, a second hard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

drive, a secondary battery, or a weightsaver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

into this bay. For more information, see

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Changing modules” on page 44.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To determine the type of drive in the modular

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bay, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compare the logo to those listed in “Identifying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

drive types” on page 47.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important: To order a module other than the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

one that came with your notebook, contact

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gateway.

Modem jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug a dial-up modem cable into this jack. For

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

more information, see “Connecting the dial-up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

modem” on page 19.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ethernet jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug the other end of the cable into a cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

jack. For more information, see “Connecting to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a broadband modem or network” on page 20.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-Video out jack

Power connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component

Icon

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-Video out jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

this jack. For more information, see “Viewing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the display on a television” on page 57.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bottom

Battery latch

Modular bay latch

Customer care label

Main battery

Battery lock

Docking port

Online Support:

Tech Support Phone:

Hours:

Model:

S/No:

Memory bay/Hard drive bay

Component

Icon

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer

 

 

 

 

 

Includes the Customer Care contact information. For

Care label

 

 

 

 

 

more information, see “Gateway contact information”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on page 3.

Modularbay

 

 

 

 

 

Slide to release the module. For more information, see

latch

 

 

 

 

 

“Changing modules” on page 44.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery latch

 

 

 

 

 

Slide to release the main battery. For more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information, see “Changing batteries” on page 63.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main battery

 

 

 

 

 

Provides power when the notebook is not plugged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

into AC power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery lock

 

 

 

 

 

Slide to unlock the main battery. For more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information, see “Changing batteries” on page 63.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Docking port

 

 

 

 

 

Connect the optional 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

notebook.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memory

 

 

 

 

 

 

Install a memory module into this bay. For more

 

 

 

 

 

bay/Hard

 

 

 

 

 

 

information, see “Adding or replacing memory

 

 

 

 

 

 

drive bay

 

 

 

 

 

modules” on page 99.

The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 103.

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Keyboard area

 

Microphone

Mobility center

 

button

Power button

Status indicators

 

Keyboard

 

 

 

 

Optional fingerprint reader Touchpad

Component

Icon

Description

 

 

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer

 

 

 

keyboard. For more information, see “Using the

 

 

 

keyboard” on page 25.

Status

 

 

Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button

indicators

 

 

has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is

 

 

 

used. For more information, see “Using the status

 

 

 

indicators” on page 24.

 

 

 

 

Mobility

 

 

Opens the Windows Mobility Center. For more

 

 

center button

 

 

information about the Windows Mobility Center, see

 

 

 

“Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online

 

 

 

User Guide.

Microphone

 

 

Record audio through this microphone. 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.

 

 

 

 

Power button

 

 

Press to turn the power on or off. You can also

 

 

 

 

 

configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode.

 

 

 

For more informationon configuring the power button

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode, see “Changing advanced settings” on page 71.

 

 

 

 

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Component

Icon

Description

 

 

 

Touchpad

 

Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more

 

 

information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on

 

 

page 35.

 

 

 

Fingerprint

 

Provides enhanced security. For more information, see

reader

 

“Using the optional fingerprint reader” on page 29.

(optional)

 

 

 

 

 

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CHAPTER3

Setting Up and Getting Started

Working safely and comfortably

Connecting the AC adapter

Connecting the dial-up modem

Connecting to a broadband modem or network

Starting your notebook

Turning off your notebook

Restarting (rebooting) your notebook

Using the status indicators

Using the keyboard

Using the optional fingerprint reader

Using the smart card reader

Using the EZ Pad touchpad

Adjusting the brightness

Adjusting the volume

Turning your wireless radio on or off

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Working safely and comfortably

Before using your notebook, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain:

Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor.

Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight.

Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest.

Although notebooks are sometimes called “laptops,” do not use your notebook while it rests on your unprotected lap. Notebook operating temperatures can become quite high, increasing the risk of burns to your legs. Instead, use a laptop desk to protect your legs.

Do not use the notebook on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Soft surfaces can block your notebook’s ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to your notebook, and fire danger. Instead, place your notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you keep the ventilation openings on the sides clear.

Warning

Do not use your notebook on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. You must keep your notebook’s ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your notebook may overheat, increasing the risk of fire and personal injury.

Reducing eye strain

Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes.

Position the computer desk and screen so you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter.

Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use your notebook in a dark room.

Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for long periods of time. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on distant objects.

Where feasible, keep your head vertical while looking at the screen. If you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is no higher than eye level.

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Setting up your computer desk and chair

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

Select a flat surface for your computer desk.

Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to control your arm’s height above the keyboard.

Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed.

Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type.

Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs.

Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support.

Sitting at your notebook

Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type.

Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back straight so your knees,hips, and elbowsform right angles when you work.

Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs.

Avoid twisting your torso or neck.

Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain

Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition.

Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes.

Find ways to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of tasks.

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Connecting the AC adapter

You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook’s main and optional secondary batteries. The battery(ies) were shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery(ies). Allow three hours for the battery(ies) to fully charge.

Warning

Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.

Caution

Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged.

Important

If the main and optional secondary batteries are not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery(ies) may need to be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery(ies), see “Recalibrating the battery(ies)” on page 65.

To connect the AC adapter:

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

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2Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.

3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see “Front” on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on:

aUnplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.

bPress FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off.

cMake sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter.

dPlug the power cord into a different wall outlet.

4When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue.

Important

If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. For more information, see “Gateway contact information” on page 3.

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Protecting from power source problems

During 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 reaching your notebook.

Warning

High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem.

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Connecting the dial-up modem

Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line.

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your dialup modem connection.

To connect the modem:

1Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your notebook.

Tip

For the location of the modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide.

2Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack.

Important

The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.

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Connecting to a broadband modem or network

Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network.

To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired

Ethernet network:

1Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on your notebook.

Tip

For the location of the network jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide.

2Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack.

Starting your notebook

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

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.

To start your notebook:

1Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel.

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2Press the power button located above the keyboard.

Tip

For more information about changing the power button mode, see “Changing advanced settings” on page 71.

3If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account.

4Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, speakers, and an optional port replicator.

Tip

For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see “Installing a printer or other peripheral device” on page 52.

Tip

See the documentation that came with each device for its setup instructions.

5To 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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Waking up your notebook

When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook, it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. While in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. If your notebook is in Sleep mode, press the power button to “wake” it up.

Tip

For more information about Sleep mode, see “Changing power modes” on page 67.

Turning off your notebook

Putting your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down your notebook. Although it does not turn your notebook completely off, it turns off or slows down most system operations to save power. Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you left them. Waking your notebook from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on your notebook after it has been turned completely off.

Hibernate mode is an alternative to Sleep mode. In Hibernate mode, your notebook is turned completely off. When you wake your notebook from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that were running when your notebook entered Hibernate mode are running just as you left them.

To put your notebook to sleep:

Click (Start), then click (power). The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to save power.

-OR-

Press FN+F3.

Tip

You can change the Sleep mode from the standard Sleep mode (default) to Hybrid Sleep. For more information about Sleep mode, see “Changing power modes” on page 67.

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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