Gateway ML3108, MT3710 Quick Start Manual

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.

3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional)

Connect a phone cable to the modem jack ( ) if using dialup Internet

access. Or connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using

high-speed access.

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.

4 START THE NOTEBOOK

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

complete Windows setup.

Getting help:

tips for getting the most out of your new Gateway notebook

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.

USER GUIDE

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.

• Use Hibernate 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.

Power Button

To access your online documentation, click Start, All

Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT

For help and information about

common issues, visit our Internet

Support Site at gateway.com.

SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE

After setting up your computer, read the Starter

Guide guide for tips on using your notebook.

STARTER GUIDE

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 Microsoft Windows (click Start, All Programs,

then click Windows Update and follow the on-screen instructions).

• Use the security features provided in the Windows Security Center

(click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click

Security Center).

CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT

For help and information about

common issues, visit our Internet

Support Site at uk.gateway.com

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

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