Gateway M-2414U, M-2421u, M-2623u, M-2624u, M-2625u Install Manual

MAN TRITON/TEMP/AVALON PSTR R2 04/08

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Introducing:

your new Gateway notebook

Battery indicator

Power indicator

HDMI port (optional)

Wireless network switch

Monitor port

Power connector

Ventilation fan
Caution: Do not block

Kensington

™

lock slot

USB ports

Memory card reader

Express Card reader

USB port

Modem jack (optional)

DVD drive

Ethernet jack

Audio jacks

MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE

To get the most out of your battery:

• Dim the display as low as you can comfortably see.

• Remove Express Cards when not using them.

• Modify the power management settings to reduce power use.

• Turn off wireless devices when they are not in use.

• Use sleep mode when not using your notebook.

• Use the optical drive only when you need to.

• Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling.

• Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available.

For more information, see "Managing Power" in your Reference Guide.

CONTACT TECH SUPPORT

To speak with a technical support representative, call toll-free

866-539-3901 (U.S.) or 800-297-5980 (Canada)

WORK SAFELY & SECURELY

Your Gateway notebook comes with the software you need to connect safely

and securely. To ensure a high level of security, you should:

• Regularly update your antivirus software.

• Install all critical updates for Windows Vista

TM

(click (Start), All

Programs, then click Windows Update).

• Use the security features provided in the Windows Vista

TM

Security Center

(click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security).

CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT

For frequently-asked questions,

setup help, and immediate

information on common

technical issues, go to

www.support.gateway.com.

SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION

For detailed information about using your Gateway

notebook, see your Reference Guide that has been

included on your hard drive.

For general information about using Windows and

the programs that are installed on your notebook,

connecting your notebook to the Internet or a

network, and protecting your computer, see your

User Guide that has been included on your hard

drive.

To access your online documentation, click

(Start), All Programs, then click Gateway

Documentation.

Getting help:

tips for getting the most out of your new Gateway® notebook

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USER GUIDE

4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK

Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to

complete Windows setup.

2 CONNECT TO AC POWER

Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least

three hours the first time, so the battery will

fully charge.

3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional)

Connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using high

speed Internet access or connect a phone cable to the modem

jack ( ) if using dialup access.

Setting up:

your new Gateway® notebook

1 INSTALL THE BATTERY

With the label side down, slide the

battery into the battery

compartment until it clicks. Then

lock it in place.

Power button

Ethernet jack

USB ports

SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE

After setting up your computer, read the Starter

Guide guide for tips on using your notebook.

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STARTER GUIDE

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