Gateway M460 User Manual 2

Gateway Notebook

User Guide

Contents

1Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using eSupport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Searching for a topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using Your Computer guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Finding your specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting the dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet ne twork . . . . . . 26

Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the optional EZ Point pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

4 Using Drives and Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Changing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Using the CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Playing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Creating CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Viewing the display on a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

5 Managing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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

Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Recalibrating the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Replacing the main battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Installing a secondary battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

6 Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

7 Using the Optional Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Connecting to the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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Attaching to the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Disconnecting from the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Securing your port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

8 Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Caring for your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Cleaning your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Cleaning the notebook screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Cleaning CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Protecting your computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Updating Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Restoring your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

9 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

CD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Device installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Touchpad or pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Chapter 1

Getting Help

• Using the Gatewa y We b site

• Using Help and Support

• Using Your Co mputer guide

• Using online help

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Thank y ou for purchasing our notebook!

Y ou have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We are sure that
you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and
performance of your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook
uses the latest technology and passes through the m ost strin gent qual ity
control tests to ensure that you are provided with the best product
possible.

Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional
balance of performance and portability. Your notebook uses the latest
chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed
and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. This design
provides you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power
balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power.

Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range
of services and support. We have highlighted some basic care and safety
information to help you keep your notebook in good operating
condition.

Gateway stands behind our value propo sition to our customers — to
provide best-of-class service and support in addition to high-quality,
brand-name components at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem,
our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide
you with fast, considerate service.

We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and
enjoyment from your new Gateway notebook for years to come.

Thank you again, from all of us at Gateway.

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Gateway Web site

Gatewa y W eb site

Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per we ek
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

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Using eSupport

The eSupport site is divided into five major areas:

■ Support H ome

■ Product Support

■ Downloads

■ Contact Us

■ PC Too ls

Support Home

Click Suppor t Home, then click All Support Documents to access product
documentation, specifications, and guides. You can also browse through
the reference area to locate an article specific to the question you have.

Click

Support Home, then click General Tutorials to access an extensive

library of how-to articles and videos on topics, such as making audio CDs
and installing a hard drive.

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 notebook. Click
a step-by-step wizard to locate your drivers.

All Downloads to walk through

Contact Us

Click Contact Us to access links to customer care with a live technician,
including chat and e-mail. Click
numbers for both sales and support. For more information, see

“Telephone support” on page 121.

Call Us to get a list of Gateway telephone

PC T ools

Click PC Tools to access utilities to help you manage your notebook.

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Help and Support

Help and Support

Your notebook includes Help and Support , an easily accessible collection
of help information, troubleshooters, and aut omated supp ort. Use He lp
and Support to answer questions about W indows and to help you quickly
discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook.

To start Help and Support:

■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens.

You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search,
or browsing the index.

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Searching for a topic

To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword)
in the

Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then

click the arrow button.
For each search, you receive the following search result types:

■ Suggested Topics - These topics are located in Help and Support and

are relevant to your search to pic.

■ Full-text Search Matches - These topics are located in Help and

Support and contain the words you entered in the

■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - These topics are located on the Microsoft

We b site and contain the words you entered in the
must be connected to the Internet to search for and access these
topics.

To view a list of your search results, click the results header for the type
of results you want to view.

Search box.

Search box. You

To view a topic, clic k the top ic name in the

Search Result s list.

Using Your Computer guide

In addition to this guide, the Using Y our Comp uter guide has been included
on your hard drive. The Using Your Computer guide includes information
on using Windows, using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing
power-saving settings as well as other topics.

To acces s the Using Your Computer guide:

■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

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Online help

Online help

Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic
or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. You can
access most online help information by selecting a topic from a
menu or by clicking a

You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking
the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the
online help.

Help button.

Help

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Chapter 2

Checking Out Your
Gateway Notebook

• Identifying f eatures

• Locating your notebook’ s model an d serial
number

• Locating the Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity

• Locating the specifications f or yo ur
notebook

• Purchasing accessories

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Front

Speaker

LCD panel
release
latch

Battery
charge
indicator

Headphone jack

Microphone jack

Powe r i nd i ca to r

Speaker

Component Icon Description

Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified

speakers are not plugged in.

LCD panel release
latch

Battery charge
indicator

Pow er i n d ic a t or

Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in

Headphone jack Plug amplified speake rs or headphones in to this jack.

Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch.

■

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.

■

LED on - notebook is on.

■

LED blinking - notebook is in Standby mode.

■

LED off - notebook is off.

microphone is turned off when a microphone is
plugged into this jack. For the location of your built-in
microphone, see “Keyboard area” on page 15.

The built-in s peak ers are turned off when speak ers or
headphones are plugged into this jack.

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Left side

Left side

Kensington lock sl ot

S-Video out jack

Ventilation fan

Modular bay

Component Icon Description

Kensington™
lock slot

S-Video out
jack

Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.

Modular bay Use this bay f or a secondary battery , a CD drive , D VD/CD-RW

Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a
Kensington cable lock to this slot.

Plug a standard S-Video cable into this jack. For more
information, see “Viewing the display on a television” on

page 57.

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 inse rt ob jects int o these sl ots. If
these slots are b locked, y our notebook ma y ove rheat resulting
in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the
notebook.

Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so
air vents are not obstr ucted. Do not use t he noteb ook on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

drive, recordable DVD drive, a diskette drive, or a second hard
drive. For more information, see “Changing modules” on

page 46. 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 48.

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Right side

PC C ard slot

Memory
card reader

IEEE 1394 port

USB ports

Ethernet jack

USB ports

Modem jack

Component Icon Description

PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more

information, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on

page 52.

IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®)

device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin
IEEE 1394 por t.

Memory card
reader

USB por ts Plug USB devices ( such as a d iskette dr ive, flash dr ive,

Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player,
PDA, or cellular tel ephone into the memory card reader . For
more information, see “Using the memory card reader” on

page 51. The memory card reader supports Memory

®

, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure

Stick
Digital™.

printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these
ports.

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Component Icon Description

Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this jack.

The other end of the cable can be plugged into a cable
modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For
more information, see “Connecting to a cable or DSL

modem or to an Ethernet network” on page 26.

Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information,

see “Connecting the dial-up modem” on page 25.

Back

Monitor portPower connector

Back

Component Icon Description

Power
connector

Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.

Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.

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Bottom

Docking port

Battery

Battery

Battery

lock

latch

Memory
bay

Website:
Online Support:
Tech Support Phone:
Hours:
Model:
S/No:

System
label

Hard
drive

bay

Modular
bay
latch

Component Description

Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power.
Docking port Connect the port replicator to this port.

Warning: Power is passed through this port. This dockin g connecti on
is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for
your Gateway notebook.

Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more infor mation, see “Changing

batteries” on page 65.

Hard drive bay The hard drive is l ocated i n this bay. For more in formation, see

“Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 77.

Modular bay

Slide this latch to release the bay module.

latch
System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see

“Identifyi ng your mode l” on page 17.

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Keyboard area

Component Description

Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see

“Adding or replacing memory” on page 73.

Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see “Changing

batteries” on page 65.

Ke yboard area

Power
button

Optional

EZ Point

pointing

device

Status
indicators

Touchpad

Keyboard

Microphone

Optional
EZ Point
pointing
device
buttons

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” in
which has been included on your hard drive. To access this
guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.

Using Your Computer

Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, 86-key keyboard. For

more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 31.

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Component Icon Description

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 10 and “Back” on page 100.

TM

EZ Point
pointing
device
buttons
(optional)

T ouchp ad Provides all th e functionality o f a mouse. F or more inf ormation,

Provides all the functionality of mouse buttons. For more
information, see “Using the opt ional E Z Point pointing de vi ce ”

on page 38.

see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on page 35.

Status
indicators

EZ Point
pointing
device
(optional)

TM

Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been
pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more
information, see “Status indicators” on page 30.

Provides all th e functionality of a mouse. F or more inf ormation,
see “Using the optional EZ Point pointing device” on page 38.

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Identifying your model

Identifying your model

Important The label s shown in t his sectio n are for infor mationa l

purposes only. Label information v aries by model, f eatures
ordered, and location.

Gatewa y 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.

Website: www.gateway.com
Online Support: www.gateway.com/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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Finding y our specifications

For more information about your notebook, such as memory size,
memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway’s eSupport page at

support.gateway.com

Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more
information, see “Gateway Web site” on page 3.

. The eSupport page also has links to additional

Accessories

T o 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 65 for more information
about using an additional main battery and a secondary battery in your
notebook.

Carrying cases

Gateway has large-capacity c arrying cases if you need ad ditional space
for accessories or supplies.

Memory

Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphic s programs, use a
lot of memory . If your programs are running more slowly than you think
they should, try adding more memory. See “Adding or replacing

memory” on page 73 for more information.

Port replicators

Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a port
replicator lets you make all of those connections at one time. When you
travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the port
replicator instead of unplugging all the devices.

A port replicator also provides addition al ports and other expansion
features not included with your notebook. See “Using the Optional Port

Replicator” on page 81 for more information about using a port replicator

with your notebook.

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Accessories

Printers

You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebo ok. The most
common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black
and white.

Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are
slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print
pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.

Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much
faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers
when you are printing large documents.

USB flash drive

Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another
computer.

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Chapter 3

Getting Started

• Installing the battery

• Connecting the AC adapter

• Connecting the dial- up modem

• Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to
an Ethernet network

• Turning your notebook on and off

• Using the status indicators

• Using the keyboard, the EZ Pad touchpad,
and the optional EZ Point pointing device

• Adjusting the v olume

• Connecting to a wireless network

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Installing the battery

To install the battery:

1 Close the LCD panel.
2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
3 Hold the battery label-side down and slide it into the open battery

slot until the battery clicks into place.

4 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.

Connecting the A Cadapter

You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook’s
battery . The battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use
the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Allow three hours
for the battery to fully charge.

Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your

notebook on battery pow er f or the first time , the ba ttery life
may be much shorter than you expect. If the battery life
seems short even after being charged for three hours, the
battery may need to be recalibrated. For information on
recalibrating the battery, see “Recalibrating the batteries”

on page 63.

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Connecting the AC adap ter

To connect the AC adapter:

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

Caution Make sure that you us e 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.

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

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3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.

The power indicator turns on (see “Front” on page 10 for the location
of the power indicator). If the power indicator does not turn on,
unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.

4 When 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.

Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The

AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable
parts inside. The ACadapter has dangerous v o ltages that
can cause serious inju ry or death. Contact Gate wa y abo ut
returning defective AC adapters.

Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after

three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at

support.gateway.com

.

Protecting from pow er source pr oblems

During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your
notebook can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or
system damage. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by
connecting them to a surge prote ctor, 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 av oid electrical shoc k, use a surge pro tector.
If you hav e a telephon e modem, use a s urge protector th at
has a modem jack . If you hav e a cable m odem, 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

Connecting the dial-up modem

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

Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger

telecommunications line cord.

To connect the modem:

1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the

right side of your notebook.

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

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

3 Start your notebook, then start your communications program.

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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 c able or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network:

1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network ja ck on

the right side of your notebook.

2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL

modem, or an Ethernet network jack.

3 Start your notebook.

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Starting your notebook

Starting your notebook

To start your notebook:

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

panel.

2 Press the power button located above the keyboard.

The power button is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also
set it to function in Standby/Resume mode.

Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button

mode, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in

Your Computer

drive. To access t his guide , click Start, All Programs, then
click Gateway Documentation .

which has been included on your hard

Using

3 If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the

on-screen instructions to set up your notebook.

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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 Provide adequate sp ace around your notebook so air vents

are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

W aking up your noteboo k

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 Standby. While in Standby , the power indicator
flashes.

If your notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to “wake”
it up.

Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button

mode, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in

Your Computer

drive. To access t his guide , click Start, All Programs, then
click Gateway Documentation .

which has been included on your hard

Using

T urning off your notebook

To turn off your notebook:

1 Click Start, then click T urn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog

box opens.

2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook.

Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer

option in Windows to t urn off your noteboo k, press and
hold the power button for about five seconds, then
release it.

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Restarting (rebooting ) your notebook

Restarting (rebooting) your
notebook

If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you
may have to close programs that are not respon ding. If closing
unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal
operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook.

To close unresponsive programs and restart y our notebook:

1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Windows Security dialog box opens.
2 Click Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens.
3 Click the program that is not responding.
4 Click End Task.
5 Click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog

box.

6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then

turn it on again.

Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete

the following steps until the notebook turns off:
1 Press and hold the p ower b utton f or about fi ve seconds,

then release it.

2 Unplug the powe r cord an d remo ve the batte ry for more

than 10 seconds.

As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk
status runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows
starts.

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A

Status indicato rs

Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button
has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.

Num lockWireless network

Caps lock

Module

Indicator Icon Description

Wireless network (optional)

Caps lock

Num lock

Module

Hard drive

■

LED on - Wir eless radi o is tur ned on.

■

LED off - Wi reless radi o is tur ned off.

■

LED on - Caps lock is t urne d on.

■

LED off - Ca ps lock is turne d off.

■

LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on.

■

1

LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off.

■

Indicator blue- The module is in use.

■

Indicator solid pu rple - The modu le is re ady
to swap.

■

Indicator flashing pu rple - The module is not
installed in the notebook.

■

LED blinking - The hard drive is in use.

■

LED off - The hard drive is not in use.

Hard drive

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Using the keyboard

Using the ke yboard

Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a
desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned
alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys
for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric
keypad.

You ca n attach an external keyboard to t he notebook or port replicator
using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook t o connect
a USB keyboard.

Function keys/System keys

Numeric

keypad

Navigation
keys

FN key

Windows key

Application key

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Key types

The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform
specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in
combination with another key.

Key type Icon Description

Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions

in programs. For example, pressing
Each program uses different function keys for different

purposes. See the program documentation to find out
more about the function key actions.

F1 may open help.

System keys Press these colored keys in c ombination with the

to perform specific actions. For more information, see

“System key combinations” on page33.

Navigation keys Press thes e keys to move the curs or to the b eginning

of a line, to t he end of a line , up the page , down the page ,
to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a
document.

Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or

left.

Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and

help assist ants in Wi ndows.

Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This

key can also be used in combination with other keys to
open utilities like

F (Search utility) , R (Run utility), and

FN key

E (Explorer utility).

FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system

key to perform a specific action.

Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric

keypad is turned on. Press
the numeric keypad.

FN+NUM LOCK to turn on

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System k ey combinations

When you press the FN 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

N, then

press this system key...

To...

Tur n the op tional wir eless net work on o r off. For more
information, see the printed network guide that came
with your notebook.

Warning: R adio fr equenc y wireles s comm uni catio n can
interfere with equip ment on com mercial aircra ft. Current
aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned
off while traveling in an air pla ne. 802.1 1G (als o known
as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) co mmuni cation devices are
examples of devices that provide wireless
communication.

Important: Your notebook came to you w ith the option al
wireless network turned off.

Enter Stand by mode. Press t he power button t o leave
Standby mode. For more infor mation, see “Changing
Power-Saving Settings” in
has been included on your hard drive. To access this
guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.

Togg le the not ebook disp lay in the following order :

■

The LCD

■

An external monitor or projector (a monitor or proje ctor
must be plugged into the monitor port on your
notebook)

■

Both displays at the same time
For more infor mation, see “Viewing the display on a

projector or monitor” on page 55.

Using Your Computer

which

Play or Pause the CD or DVD.

Stop playing the CD or DVD.

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Press and hold FN, then
press this system key...

To...

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.
The Num Lock status indicator appears when this
function is turned on.

Increase the brightness of the display.

Decrease the brightness of the display.

Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to
restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting

the volume” on page 42.

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Increase volume. For more infor mation, see “Adjusting

the volume” on page 42.

Decrease volume. For more information, see “Adjusting

the volume” on page 42.

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Using the EZ Pad touchpa d

Using the EZP ad touchpad

The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone.

Touchpad

Scroll
zone

Left button Right button

When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the
screen moves in the same direction.

Y ou can use the EZ -Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select
objects.

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Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed,

pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and
other touchpad settings, see “Changing the mouse or
touchpad settings” in
been included on your hard drive. To access this guide,
click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.

Using the touchpad

To... Do this...

Using Your Computer

which has

Move the pointer on
the screen.

Select an object on
the screen.

Start a program or
open a file or folder.

Move your finger
around on the
touchpad. If you run
out of space and
need to move the
pointer farther, lift
your finger , move i t to
the middle of the
touchpad, then
continue moving your
finger.

Position the pointer
over the object.
Quickly press and
release th e left
button once. This
action is called

clicking

.

Position the pointer
over the object.
Press the left button
twice in ra pid
succession. T his
action is called

double-clicking

.

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To... Do this...

Using the EZ Pad touchpa d

Access a shortcut
menu or find more
information about
an object on the
screen.

Move an object on
the screen.

Tips & Tricks You received you r notebo ok w ith the EZ Pad touchpad set

Position the pointer
over the object.
Quickly press and
release th e right
button once. This
action is called

right-clicking

Position the pointer
over the object.
Press the left button
and hold it down,
then use the
touchpad to move
(drag) the object to
the appropriate part
of the scre en.
Release the button to
drop the object
where you want it.

to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You
can change this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad
to simulate clicking the left button. For more information,
see “Changing the mouse or touchpad settings” in

Your Computer

drive. To access t his guide , click Start, All Programs, then
click Gateway Documentation .

which has been included on your hard

.

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Using the optional EZP oint
pointing devic e

The EZ Point™ consists of a pointing device and two buttons.

Important Your notebook was sent from Gateway with the pointing

device turned on. For instructions on how to turn the
pointing device on or off, see “Turning the touchpad or

pointing device on or off” on page 40.

Pointing

device

Left button Right button

Button Function

Pointing device

Left

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■

Move the

pointer

(arrow) on the screen or scroll a

document on the screen (see Scroll).

■

Tap to select an item.

■

Double tap to open an item or start a program.

■

Tap and hold, then move the device to move an item.

■

Click to select an item.

■

Double click to open an item or start a program.

■

Click and hold, then move the device to move an item.

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Button Function

Right Access a shortcut menu or find more infor mation about an

object on the screen.

Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed,

pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and
other pointing device settings, see “Changing the mouse
or touchpad settings” in
been included on your hard drive. To access this guide,
click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.

Using Your Computer

which has

Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap

The cap on the pointing device is removable. If the cap becomes worn
or damaged, remove the cap from the stick and repla ce it with one of
the spares included with your notebook. If you need to purchase
additional caps, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com

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T urning the touchpad or pointing de vice on or off

You can turn on or turn off the touchpad and optional pointing device,
depending on which device you prefer to use.

To turn the touchpad or optional pointing device on or off:

1 Click Start, then click Control P anel. The Contr ol Panel window opens.

If your Control Panel is in Category View, click

Hardware

.

2 Click/Double-click the Mouse icon. The Mouse Proper ties dialog box

opens.

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Using the optional E Z Point pointing devic e

3 Click the Device Settings tab.

4 Select the device you want to turn on or turn off, then click Enable

or

Disable.

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Adjusting the v olume

You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your
notebook.

To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:

■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the

speakers.

-OR­Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more

information, see “System key combinations” on page 33.

Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows,

see “Adjusting the Volume” in
has been included on your hard d rive. To access this guide,
click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.

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which

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Turning your wireles s radio on or off

T urning y our wireless radio on or
off

Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere

with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation
regulations require wire les s devices to be turned off while
travel ing in an airplane. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b , and
IEEE 802.11g communication devices are examples of
devices that provide wireless communication.

Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other

devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the
option to use a wireless device may be restricted or
eliminated. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable
gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use
of wireless de v ic es m ay be restricted or eliminated. When
in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction
to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for
authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless dev ice.

Your Gateway notebook may have wireless networking built-in. Yo ur
notebook was shipped to you with the wireless radio turned off.

To turn the wireless radio on or off:

■ Press FN + F2.

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Chapter 4

Using Drives and Ports

• Changing modules

• Using CD and DVD drives

• Using the media card reader

•Using a PC Card

• Viewing the dis play on a moni tor or
projector

• Viewing the display on a television

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Changing modules

Your note book’s modular bay supports differe nt bay modules, such as a
CD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, recordable DVD drive, a
second hard drive, a diskette drive, or a secondar y battery.

Modular bay

Modular bay
latch

To change bay modules:

1 If you are removing a disc or diskette drive, make sure that the

module is empty.

2 Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the drive you

are removing, then click

-OR-

Turn off your notebook (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate
mode).

Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the

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Stop.

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3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator (see

“Disconnecting from the port replic ator” on page 86).

5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
6 Remove the security screw if your notebook has one.
7 Slide the bay module release latch. The module moves out slightly.

8 Slide the bay module out.
9 Firmly push the new bay module straight into the bay until the

latches click into place.

10 Reinstall the security screw if your notebook has one.
11 Turn your notebook over.
12 Reconnect the optional port replicator.
13 Open the LCD panel.

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14 If your notebook is on, click OK to continue working on your

notebook.

- OR -

If your notebook is off, turn it on.

Using the CD or D VD drive

Y ou can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features.

Identifying drive types

Your Ga teway notebook may contain one of the follo wing drive types.
Look on the front of the drive for one or more of t he following logos:

If your drive has this logo... This is your drive type... Use your drive for...

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CD drive

Combination
DVD/CD-RW drive

Recordable DVD Drive

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Installing programs,
playing audio CDs, and
accessing da ta. You
cannot use this drive to
create CDs or DVDs or
play DVDs.

Installing programs,
playing audio CDs,
playing DVDs, accessing
data, and recording music
and data to recordable
CDs. You cannot use this
drive to create DVDs.

Installing programs,
playing audio CDs,
playing DVDs, accessing
data, recording music and
data to recordable CDs,
and recording video and
data to recordable DVDs.

Inserting a CD or DVD

Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Y ou may

not be able to play these CDs on your notebook.

Using the CD or DVD drive

Eject button

Manual eject hole

To insert a CD or DVD:

1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. After the tray opens

slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.

2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down

carefully on the disc until it snaps into place.

Important When you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure

that the label s id e is facing up. If the disc has two p layable
sides, place the disc so the name of the side you want to
play is facing up.

3 Push the tray in until it is closed.

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Playing a CD

Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to:

■ Play music CDs

■ Create MP3 music files from your music CDs

■ Edit music track information

■ Use your music files to build a music library

Tips & Tricks For more information about playing CDs, see “Playing

CDs” in
your hard dr ive. To a ccess this guide, cli ck Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

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which has been inc luded on

Playing a DVD

A Digital V ersa tile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD but has greater
data capacity. Because of this increased capa city, full-length movies,
several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can fit on a single
disc. You can play DVDs with a DVD program or Windows Media Player.

Tips & Tricks For more infor mation about playing DVDs, see “Playing

DVDs” in
on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

Using Your Computer

which has been included

Creating CDs and DVDs

You ca n use a CD and DVD burning pr ogram, Windows XP,
Windows Media Player, or Windows Movie Maker to copy or create data
CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create v ideo DVDs, and more.

Tips & Tricks For more infor mation about creating CDs and DVDs, see

Using Your Computer

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has been included on your hard d rive. To access this guide,
click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.

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Using the memory card r eader

Using the memory card reader

You can use memor y 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.

Memory card types

The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®,
MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™.

Inserting a memory card

To use a memor y card:

1 Remove the protector from the memory card slot. For the location

of the memor y card slot, see “Rig ht side” on page 12.

2 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label

facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards th e notebook.

3 To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My

Computer

then double-click the file name.

. Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive),

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To remove a memor y card:

1 Push the memory card into the notebook. The memory card pops

out slightly.

2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook.

Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar

to remove the memory card. If you use the remove
hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your
memory card reader until you restart your notebook.

3 Insert the protector into the memory card slot.

Adding and remo ving a PCCard

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 yo ur notebook supports
hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while
your notebook is running. If your PC Card does not work after
hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer’ s documentation for further
information.

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Adding and removi ng a PC Card

To insert a PC Card:

■ Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label-side up until the

outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook.

To remove a PC Card:

1 Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the PC Card

name, then click

-OR­Turn off your notebook.

Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the

Stop.

taskbar, click the show hidden icons button.

2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once.

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3 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again.

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Viewing the display on a projector or monitor

Viewing the display on a
projector or monitor

You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an
external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Y our notebook
supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display lets
you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time
face your audience.

To use a pr ojector or external monitor:

1 Turn off your notebook.
2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your

notebook. For the location of the VGA port, see “Back” on page 13.

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 recogni z es the new hardware and searches
for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc
supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the
manufacturer’s Web site.

5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the

desktop, then click
opens.

Properties. The Display Properties dialog box

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6 Click the Settings tab.

7 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached.
8 Click Apply.
9 Adjust properties such as Scre en Resolu tion or Color Quality if

necessary.

10 Click OK.

Important Press FN+F4 to s witch betw een view ing the dis play o n the

LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or
monitor.

Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you

close the LCD panel, your notebook may turn off the LCD
panel, but will not enter Standby mode.

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Viewing the display on a
television

The S-Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator lets you view
your notebook display on a televisio n screen using a standard S -Video
cable.

Important To turn on external video by defa ult, connec t the tele vis ion

(or other external video device) before starting your
notebook.

Important Audio is not t ra nsmitted throug h the S-Video out j ac k. Us e

the built-in speakers or a set of headphones or external
powered speakers, or connect your notebook to a stereo
system using the headphone jack to hear sound while
playing a DVD. DVD playback to a VCR will be scra mble d
by copyright pro tection so ftware.

To view your notebook display on a television:

1 With your notebook off, connect one end of a standard S-Video cable

to the S-Video out jack on your notebook or optional port replicator.
For the location of the S-Video out jack on your n o tebook see “Left

side” on page 11. For the location of the S-Video out jack on your

port replicator, see “Back” on pag e 98.

2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video in jack on your

television or VCR.

3 Turn on the television or VCR.
4 Start your notebook.
5 Click Start, then click Control P anel. The Contr ol Panel window opens.

If your Control Panel is in Category View, click

Themes

.

Appearance and

6 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box

opens.

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7 Click the Settings tab.

8 Click Advanced. The Multiple Monitors and ATI Mobility Radeon X600

Properties dialog box opens.

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9 Click the Displays tab.

Viewing the display on a television

Enable TV
TV

10 Click the Enable TV button if it is not already enabled, then click

Apply.

Important If the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed out, your

notebook has not detected the television. Make sure that
the television is turned on and connected correctly.

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11 Click TV to make any adjustments to the TV settings.

Important If you are tra veling in ternationally, you may need to change

the video standard. For example, many televisions in Asia
use PAL instead of NTSC.

12 Click Apply.
13 Click OK to close the Multiple Monitors and ATI Mobility Radeon X600

Properties dialog box.

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Managing Power

• Checking an d recharging the batt ery

• Recalibrating th e battery

• Changing batteries

• Extending the lif e of the battery

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Monitoring the battery charge

Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional
balance of performance and portability. Your notebook uses the latest
chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed
and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. This design
provides you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power
balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power.

Closely monitor the battery charge. When the batter y charge gets low,
change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing
any unsaved work. To monitor the battery charge:

■ Double-click the power cord icon or battery icon in the

taskbar. The Powe r Meter dialog box opens.

Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the

taskbar , click the sho w hidden icon s button. If the icon
still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon
on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options
Properties Advance tab.

For more infor mation, see “Changing notebook power
settings” in
on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

Using Your Computer

which has been included

■ Look at the battery charge indicator (see “Front” on p age 10:

■ LED blue - main and o ptional secondary battery are full y charg ed.

■ LED purple - main or optional s econdary batter y is charging.

■ LED blinking red - main and optional secondary battery charge

are very low.

■ LED solid red - battery is malfunctioning.

■ Wait for a Low Battery warning message to appear.

If your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate
charge, you may need to recalibrate the battery. For more information,
see “Recalibrating the batteries” on page 63.

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Recharging the battery

Recharging the battery

The main and optional secondary batteries recharge while they are
installed and your notebook is connected to AC power. While the
batteries are recharging, the battery charge indicator turns purpl e and the
power cord icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt .

Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the

taskbar , click the sho w hidden icon s button. If the icon
still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon
on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options
Properties Advance tab.

For more infor mation, see “Changing notebook power
settings” in
on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

Using Your Computer

which has been included

Recalibrating the batteries

If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are
using it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate
your main and optional secondary battery. You should also recalibrate
the batteries periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge.

To recalibrate the batteries:

1 Close all open files and programs.
2 Connect your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to

completely charge.

3 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook.

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4 Completely discharge the batteries by doing the following:

a From the desktop, right-click the power icon, then select Adjust

Power Properties

.

b Click the Pow er Sc he m es tab.
c Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click

Always On.

d Click the Alarms tab.
e Click to deselect the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm

check boxes. Let the batteries drain until your notebook
automatically turns off.

Important Do not use your notebook during the recalibration process.

Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook during
this process, or y o u wil l in terrupt the rec ali bration process
and will have to start again.

5 After the batteries are completely drained, reconnect your notebook

to AC power.

6 Charge th e batter ies compl etely un til the ba ttery s tatus ind icator

turns blue.

7 When you are ready to use your notebook again, do the following:

a From the desktop, right-click the power icon, then select Adjust

Power Properties

.

b Click the Pow er Sc he m es tab.
c Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click

Portable/Laptop.

d Click the Alarms tab.
e Click to select the Lo w battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check

boxes.

f Click OK.

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Changing batter ies

If your notebook is connected to AC power or if it has a charged
secondary battery installed, you can change the main battery while the
notebook is turned on. If your notebook has only one battery and it is
not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the notebook off while
changing the battery.

Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for
your Gate wa y noteb ook. Disca rd used ba tteries acco rding
to the manufactur er’s instruction s.

The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble,
heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used
battery promptly. Keep away from children.

Replacing the main battery

To replace the main batter y:

1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged

secondary batter y installed, go to Step 2.

-OR­If your notebook is on, is not plugged into an AC outlet, and does

not have a charged secondary battery installed, save your work and
turn off the notebook.

2 Close the LCD panel.
3 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator (see

“Disconnecting from the port rep licator” on page 86).

4 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.

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5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position.

6 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the

notebook.

7 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place.
8 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.

9 Turn your notebook over.
10 Reattach the optional port replicator.
11 Open the LCD panel and press the power button.

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Extending battery lif e

Installing a secondary battery

Your notebook’s modular bay accepts a seco ndary batter y. The
secondary battery charges when the notebook is connected to
AC power.

Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for
your Gate wa y note book. D iscard us ed batteries accordin g
to the manufactur er’s instruction s.

The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble,
heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used
battery promptly. Keep away from children.

To install a secondar y battery:

■ Swap the secondary battery for a bay module by following the

instructions in “Changing modules” on page 46.

Extending battery life

Conserving battery pow er

To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook:

■ Dim the display as low as is comfortable.

■ Remove PC Cards when you do not need them. Many PC Cards use

a small amount of power while inserted, even if they a re not being
used.

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■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power

savings.

Tips & Tricks For more infor mation about using power management

settings, se e “Changi ng Power-Saving Setti ngs” in

Your Computer

drive. To access t his guide , click Start, All Programs, then
click Gateway Documentation .

■ Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using

which has been included on your hard

your notebook. The display stays off until you open the panel again.

■ Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your

notebook is not in use.

Tips & Tricks For more infor mation about using Hibernate mode, see

“Changing notebook power settings” in

Computer

access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click
Gateway Documentation.

■ Use the DVD drive only when necessar y. These drives use a large

which has been included on your hard drive. To

Using Your

amount of power.

Using

■ Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge

the batteries before traveling. For more information, see “Recharging

the battery” on page 63 and “Changing batteries” on page 65.

Using alternate po wer sources

To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible.

■ If traveling internationally , ta ke electrical adapters. Save the battery

for times when you cannot use a power adapter . If you plan on taking
your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector.

■ If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle

or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power inverter. Save the
battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter.

■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support

pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of
telephones.

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Extending battery lif e

Changing power modes

You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your
notebook’s battery:

■ Standby - while your notebook is in Standby, it switches to a low

power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off.

■ Hibernate - (also called s ave to disk) writes all current memory (RAM)

information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook c ompletely
off. The next time you turn on your notebook, it reads the memory
information from the hard drive and open s the programs and
documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode.

Using power saving modes

Always save your work before using Standby mode. In Standby mode,
your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except
memory. However, the information in memory is not saved to the hard
drive. If power is interrupted, the information is lost.

When in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information
to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off.

If your notebook is... ...and you want to... ...then

On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3.
On Enter Hibernate

mode (must be
activated)

In Standby or
Hibernate mode

Exit Standby or
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Click Start, then click
Turn Off Computer. Press and hold

SHIFT, then click Hibernate.

Press the powe r button.

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Upgrading Your Notebook

• Adding and repl acing memory

• Replacing the ha rd drive

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Pre venting static electricity discharge

Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you

should read and u nderstand the inf ormatio n in this section.

The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and

moving parts, turn off y our noteboo k and unpl ug the po wer
cord, modem cab le, an d network c able bef ore open ing the
case.

Warning To prevent risk o f elect ri c shock, do not inse rt any ob ject

into the vent holes of the notebook.

Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these
guidelines:

■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and

packing foam .

■ Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are

ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of
antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide
electrostatic protection.

■ Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge

connectors. Never slide components over any surface.

■ We ar a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores)

and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other
grounded connection.

■ Touch a bare metal surface on yo ur workbench or other grounded

object.

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Adding or replacing memory

Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline
Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various
capacities and any module c an be placed in th e slot. Use only memory
modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your
memory.

Memory
bay

To add or replac e memory modules:

1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity discharge”

on page 72.

2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Disconne ct the AC adapter, mode m cable, a nd netwo rk cable.
4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards.
5 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator (see

“Disconnecting from the port rep licator” on page 86).

6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.

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7 Remove the main and secondary batteries. For more information, see

“Changing batteries” on page 65.

8 Loosen the five memory bay cover screws.

9 Remove the memory bay cover.

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10 If you are removing a module, gently press outwa rd on the clip at

each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.

11 Pull the memory module out of the slot.

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12 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. If the module does not fit, make sure
that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory
bay.

Important Use only me mory mo dules des igned for your

Gateway notebook.

13 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place.
14 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
15 Insert the batteries, then turn your notebook over.
16 Reconnect the optional port replicator.
17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then

turn on your notebook.

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Replacing the hard drive kit

Replacing the hard drive kit

If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original
drive with a higher -capacity drive.

Hard

drive

To replace the hard drive kit:

1 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive. For

more information, see “Backing up files” in Using Your Comp uter
which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide,
click

Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

2 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity discharge”

on page 72.

3 Turn off your notebook.
4 Disconne ct the AC adapte r, modem cable, and netw ork cable .
5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards.
6 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator (see

“Disconnecting from the port rep licator” on page 86).

7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.

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8 Remove the main and secondary batteries. For more information, see

“Changing batteries” on page 65.

9 Remove the hard drive bay cover screw s, slide the hard drive bay

cover, then remove it. The hard drive is attached to th e back of the
cover.

10 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, go to

Step 15.

-OR­If you need to move the hard drive cover from yo ur old ha rd drive

to your new hard drive, go to Step 11.

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11 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover .

Screws

Screws

12 Remove the co ver from the old drive.

13 Insert the new drive onto the cover so the screw h oles line up.
14 Replace the screws that secure the cover to the drive.
15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the

cover screws.

16 Insert the batteries, then turn your notebook over.
17 Reconnect the optional port replicator.

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18 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then

turn on your notebook.

19 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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Chapter 7

Using the Optional Port

Replicator

■ Identifying features

■ Connecting and disconnectin g the port

replicator

■ Securing the port replicator with a locking

cable

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Front

Docking release l atc h

Power button

Kensington lock ring

Docking port

Component Icon Description

Power button Press to turn the power on or off.

Docking release latch Press the release latch to release the notebook.
Kensington™

lock ring

Docking port Connect the notebook to this port.

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Secure your port replicator and notebook to an
object by running a Kensington cable through this
ring and locking it to the slot on the notebook.

Warning: Power is passed through this port. This
docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use
only with notebooks designed for your Gatewa y port
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Back

S-Video out jack

Modem jack

Ethernet jack

USB ports

Monitor port

Parallel

port

IEEE 1394 port

Serial
port

USB ports

Headphone jack

Microphone

jack

Power
connector

Component Icon Description

S-Video out jack Plug a standard S-Video device into this jack. For more

information, see “Viewing the display on a televisio n” on

page 57.

®

IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire

device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin
IEEE 1394 por t.

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.

Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jac k. F or m ore inf ormation,

see “Conne cting th e dial-up m odem” on p age 25.

or i.Link®)

Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack . The

other end of the cable can be plugged into a cable
modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For
more information, see “Connecting to a cable or DSL

modem or to an Ethernet network” on page 26.

USB p o rts Plug USB devices (suc h as a di s kett e drive, flash dr i ve,

printer, scanner , camera, k eyboard , or mouse) into thes e
ports.

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Component Icon Description

Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.

Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.

Serial port Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this

port.

Microphone jack Plug a microph one into th is jack . The b uilt-in mic rophone

is turned off when a micro phone is plu gged into this jack.
For the location of your built-in microphone, see

“Keyboard area” on page 15.

Powe r connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.

Connecting to the port replicator

Y ou can attach your notebook to the port replicator while your notebook
is off, on, or in Standby mode.

Attaching to the port replicator

To attach your notebook to the port replicator:

1 Connect external devices to the ports on the port replicator.

2 Rest the front edge of the notebook on your desktop, then a lign the

mark on the left hinge cover with the corresponding mark on the
port replicator.

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3 Press down on the notebook until it snaps into place.

Caution Press down on the ou tsi de edg es of th e no tebook. Do not

press in the middle or you may damage the LCD screen.

Important The notebook may detect additional devices and add

drivers after being attached to the port replicator. This
process must be completed for components to work
correctly. Follow any on-screen instr uctions, if ne cessar y.

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Disconnecting from the port replicator

You can separate your notebook from the port replicator while your
notebook is off or on (not in Standby or Hibernate mode).

To separate your notebook from the port replicator:

1 If your notebook is off, go to Step 2.

-OR­If your notebook is on, click

Undock Computer menu i tem ap pea rs in the Start menu only while
the notebook is docked.

Start, then click Undock Computer. The

2 Press down on the docking release latch. The notebook will spring

up slightly.

3 Lift the notebook off of the port replicator.

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Securing your port rep licator

Securing your port replicator

You can secure your notebook and port replicator to an object by using
the security ring located on the left side of the port replicator and the
Kensington lock slot located on the left side of your not ebook.

To secur e your notebook and port replicator:

1 Open the security ring on the port replicator.
2 Attach your notebook to the port replicator.
3 Secure one end of the Kensingt on cable to a solid object, then run

the other end of the cable through the security ring and lock it into
the slot provided on the left side of your notebook.

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Chapter 8

Maintaining Your Notebook

• Caring for your notebook

• Cleaning you r notebook

• Protecting your notebook from viruses

• Updating Windows

• Restoring your system

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Caring for y our notebook

To extend the life of your notebook:

■ Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do not put an y

objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support
extra weight.

■ When transporting your notebook, we recommend that you put it

in a carrying ca se.

■ Keep your notebook away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can

erase data on hard drives.

■ Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is on because

data on the hard drive could be lost or corru pted.

■ Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature changes.

The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to break in
cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures.
Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty. As
a genera l rule, yo ur noteb ook is saf est at temp erature s that are
comfortable for you.

■ Keep all liquids away from your notebook. When spilled onto

computer components, almost any liquid can result in extremely
expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty.

■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the

internal mechanisms and can lead to permanent damage to the
notebook.

■ Do not block the ventilation fan slots. If these slots are blocked, your

notebook may overheat resulting in unexpe cted shutdown or
permanent damage to the notebook.

■ When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug

AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway.

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Cleaning your notebook

Cleaning your notebook

Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep
your notebook performing at its best. You may want to gather these items
and put together a notebook cleaning kit:

■ A soft, lint-free cloth

■ An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension

■ Cotton sw abs

■ A DVD drive cleaning kit

Cleaning the exterior

Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off,

but some electrical current still flows through your
notebook. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock,
unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable
from the wall outlets.

Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any
components. Also, remove the battery befor e cleaning a ny components.

Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your notebook and other parts of
your system. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because
they can damage the finish on components.

Your notebook is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case,
so keep the vents free of dust. With your notebook turned off and
unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Be
careful not to drip any water into the vents. Do not attempt to clean dust
from the inside of your notebook.

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Cleaning the keyboard

You should clean the keybo ard occasionally by using an aerosol can of
air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped
under the keys.

If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn the
notebook upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry
before trying to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries,
you may need to replace it.

Cleaning the notebook screen

To clean a notebook LCD screen, use a soft cloth and water to clean the
LCD screen. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the
screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth.

Caution A notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass

and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or
ammonia-based glass cleaners.

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a cir cle, using a product
made especially for th e purpose.

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Protecting your comput er from viruses

Protecting y our computer from
viruses

A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then
spreads from one computer to another . V iruses can damage data or cause
your computer to malfunction. Some viruses go undetected for a period
of time because they are activated on a certain date.

Protect your computer from a virus by:

■ Registeri ng your co py of Nort on AntiVir us and subs cribing to the

virus definition update service. You received a free limited time
subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased
your notebook.

■ Using the Norton

that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the
Internet.

■ Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.

■ Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files.

These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening
contains a macro th at might have a virus.

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AntiVirus program to check files and programs

■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect

against the latest viruses.

■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide

you with the highest level of protection.

Tips & Tricks For more informa tion about modifyin g securit y settings,

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Help and

Support

see “Modifying Security Se ttin gs ” in
which has been inc luded on your h ard drive . To access this
guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.

For more information about protecting your computer
against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword viruses in the Search box

, then click the arrow.

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To scan for viruses:

1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton

AntiVirus 2005

. Norton AntiVirus opens.

2 Click Scan for Viruses.

3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area.

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