Gateway ML6730, MT6010, MT6730, MT6920 Quick Start Manual

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MAN OASIS SETUP POSTER R1 06/07

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

Ventilation fan
Caution: Do not block

(Optional) S-Video out jack

Optical drive

RIGHT

(Optional) IEEE 1394 port

PC Card or Express Card slot

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

speed Internet access or connect a phone cable to the modem

jack ( ) if using dialup 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

USB ports

Ethernet jack

Modem jack

USB ports

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.

• 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.

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 GETTING STARTED 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.

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• Install all critical updates for Windows Vista

Programs, then click Windows Update).

• Use the security features provided in the Windows VistaTM Security Center

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

(click (Start), All

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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