Gateway ML6228, ML6700, MT6450, MT6460, MT6700 Quick Start Manual

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MAN OASIS SETUP POSTER V R0 11/06

SETUPGUIDE

Introducing:

your new Gateway notebook

FRONT

LCD panel release latch

Headphone jack

Battery indicator

Speaker

Microphone jack

Power indicator

Speaker

BACK

Power connector

Monitor port

LEFT

Kensington™ lock slot

S-Video out jack

Ventilation fan
Caution: Do not block

Optical drive

RIGHT

PC card slot

IEEE 1394 port

USB ports

Memory card reader

USB ports

Ethernet jack

Modem jack

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 cord 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.

Power button

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

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MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE

To get the most out of your battery:

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

• Remove PC 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.

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).

• Use the security features provided in the Windows Security Center

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

TECH SUPPORT INFORMATION

See the label on the bottom

of your notebook.

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

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