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1. ccce rran 74 Chapter 6 Traveling with Your Notebook 77 Packing your notebook 20 ainsi beveenaveenad vaso eek 78 Traveling by air sakes oo crate aidacins tsa ea eee eg 78 Dial up modem uescntdiancd ns duttaw valde ta daca td rrr 78 Radio frequency wireless connections 0000 79 a eee ee Ee eee eee re eet e eam ee freee pews tamer 79 CCUM aa aiae a tyaeh ana ated tae yeaa te hear tye als BES 80 POW GP ou oy ed Sowa se vals Sekine hil Ca Md dca Siac Me 81 Additional tips raide nidan a wanes bod bude lead 81 Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 83 Caring for your notebook c cece eee eee ee 84 Cleaning your notebook i sii acetate notches att eee races 84 Cleaning the exterior vaciiis ccavaciaweiawedawweien 85 Cleaning the keyboard ccc cece rennara 85 Cleaning the notebook screen c0eee eens 85 Maintaining the battery ccc cece eee e eee eee 86 Storing batteries dati iecycitaseeyeataiar tana 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDS 3 22 dc issc ei gt ee Gad Mood enced hema 87 Recovering your system 34 is02ciaGirinatewtwke ke ited 87 Recovering pre installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 0 0eeeaee 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8 Upgrading Your Notebook 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 00euae 102 Adding or replacing memory mod
2. You cannot see other computers on your network e Your notebook may not have the same workgroup name as the other computers on your network For more information see Naming the computers and workgroup in your online User Guide e If your notebook was previously connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and your ISP requires you to use a static IP address your notebook is not set up to use a DHCP server Modify the network properties so your notebook is set up for using a DHCP server You cannot connect to your network e If your notebook is a member of a domain at your workplace you may not be able to connect your notebook to your home network workgroup to access shared files or printers on your home network You may however be able to access the Internet through your home network Caution If your notebook was a member of a domain before you join a workgroup it is disjoined from the domain and your computer account disabled Contact your company computer department or network administrator for more information Passwords Power www gateway com Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that Caps Lock and Num LOCK are turned off then retype the password You forgot your startup password The password feature which is set in the BIOS Setup utility is very secure with no easy way to recover a forgotten password You must return your notebook for repair Call Gateway Customer Care for
3. oO Ao Function keys Numeric keypad oan oie Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys AMG ma You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard 26 Key types www gateway com 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 Numeric keypad Function keys System keys Navigation keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Icon eal Description Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on Press FN 7 to turn on the numeric keypad Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs For ae pressing F1 may open elp Each program uses different function keys for different purposes See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions For more information see System key combinations on page 28 Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line to the end of aline up the page down the page to the beginning of a document or to the end of a document Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific action Press this key to open t
4. or mouse Na Important USB devices may have special installation instructions See your USB device s installation guide Important For more information about using the USB port on your device see your device s documentation 58 www gateway com gt To connect your USB device to your notebook 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port e lt on your notebook Viewing the display ona projector monitor or television You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor projector or television to your monitor VGA or optional HDMI port Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display Simultaneous display lets you control a presentation from your notebook at the same time as you face your audience gt To use a projector monitor or television 1 Turn off your notebook 2 If you are using the VGA port connect one end of the VGA cable to the monitor projector or television OR If you are using the HDMI port connect one end of the HDMI cable to the monitor projector or television 59 CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port Q on your notebook OR Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook 4 Turn on your notebook 5 Plug the projector s monitor s or television
5. jack LED on Notebook is on LED blinking Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode LED off Notebook is off LED blue Battery is ay charged LED purple Battery is charging LED blinking red Battery charge is very low LED solid red Battery is malfunctioning Important This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low Left Optional HDMI out jack Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack optional USB ports Ethernet jack USB ports Icon an Ld HDMI www gateway com Memory card reader Wireless network switch Ventilation fan Express Card slot Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack Plug the other end of the cable into a cable modem DSL modem or an Ethernet network jack For more information see Connecting to a roadband modem or network on page 20 Insert a memory card from a digital camera MP3 player PDA or cellular telephone into the memory card reader For more information see Using the memory card reader on page 55 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Mini Secure Digital MultiMediaCard RS MultiMediaCard Secure Digital and xD Picture Card cards Important RS Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an adapter that is available with the media Plug an HDMI device such as a high defi
6. Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using 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 Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse Decrease or mute speaker volume Turn off all scheduled tasks Turn off auto save features in Microsoft Office and other applications Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use battery power by running optical drives Use the DVD drive only when necessary This drive uses a large amount of power Recharge the battery often take an extra battery and fully recharge the batteries before traveling For more information see Recharging the battery on page 66 N Tip ad For more information about traveling with your notebook see Traveling with Your Notebook on page 77 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life use alternate power sources whenever possible 70 If traveling internationally take 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 an automobile power outlet or an automobile cigarette lighter use an airplane automobile power adapter or power inverter Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power
7. Va Important If your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device see Legal Information on page 141 for general wireless regulatory guidelines Pe country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices If your notebook is equipped with a wireless device check with the local radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country Wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate N Tip ai For more information about turning your wireless device on or off see Turning your wireless radio on or off on page 47 Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel If you need to access your desktop computer files from your notebook while traveling set up your desktop computer for remote access Contact your network administrator for more information about remote access Take extra recordable media for transferring files between computers and backing up files 79 Security gt 80 CHAPTER 6 Traveling with Your Notebook Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel ro
8. but it takes a while to connect e When wireless networking is turned on it automatically scans for available connections The scan can take approximately 30 seconds to complete Your connection on the network seems intermittent or your wireless network is running slower than you expect e The speed of a wireless network is related to signal strength Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices by radio interference and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls ceilings floors and doors If your wireless network is running slower than you expect you should check your network signal strength If you find the signal strength is low try moving to anew location to increase the signal strength a Important Note any antenna placement constraints in the access point user guide because the speed of a wireless network is related to signal strength Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices by radio interference and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls floors and doors gt To check the signal strength 1 dick Start right click Network then click Properties The Network and Sharing Center window opens 2 dick View status for the network connection The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box opens The meter shows the signal strength for wireless networking on your computer if other computers with th
9. notebook power settings on page 72 Toggle the notebook display in the following order The LCD An external monitor or projector a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook Both displays at the same time For more information see Viewing the display on a projector monitor or television on page 59 www gateway com Press and hold FN then press this system key F6 F8 F9 v ll F10 F11 M4 F12 ppl To Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Important The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this button to work For more information see Left on page 7 Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting Use this feature in bright lighting situations such as outside in bright sunlight Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting Use this feature in dim lighting situations Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting Important Using this feature will affect battery performance Play or pau
10. 28 137 troubleshooting 137 supervisor password 80 surge protector 19 Suspend 28 switch wireless network 8 system identification label 3 system keys T combinations 28 locating 27 technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 138 telephone acoustichandset coupler 78 line protector 78 line tester 78 telephone support 138 television HDMI out jack 7 59 playing DVD on 59 viewing display on 59 touchpad buttons 37 38 clicking 38 double clicking 38 dragging screen objects 39 locating 12 moving pointer 37 38 moving screen objects 39 opening files folders and programs 38 opening shortcut menu 39 right clicking 39 scroll zone 37 selecting screen objects 38 troubleshooting 138 travel tips 77 troubleshooting audio 137 battery 135 diskette drive 115 display 116 DVD drive 117 Express Cards 119 external monitor 138 faxes 129 files 119 general guidelines 114 hard drive 120 Internet connection 121 129 keyboard 122 LCD panel 116 Media Center 123 memory 126 memory card reader 127 modem 127 mouse 130 network 131 133 passwords 135 power 135 printer 136 projector 138 Safety guidelines 114 screen 116 138 screen area 116 screen resolution 116 sound 137 status indicators 137 technical support 138 telephone support 138 touchpad 138 video 138 Web site connection speed 122 wired Ethernet 131 wireless Ethernet 133 wireless network 133
11. California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm Mercury Warning 0 Ga Warning THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL LAW Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations CFR 47 applicable to products fitted with USA modems Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations CFR 47 rules On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this device If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company A telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See installation instructions for details Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be nected to the telephone line Excessive RENS on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company If this device causes harm to
12. Ethernet network e Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your notebook Make sure that the other end is plugged into a router For the location of your network jack see Left on page 7 e Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on e Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on Most routers have lights that indicate they are working For more information see the documentation that came with your router e Make sure that all computers on your network have the same workgroup name a sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask e Ifyou assigned IP addresses to the computers make sure that all computers have different IP addresses For home networks IP addresses should be 192 168 N N where N is a number you assign between 0 and 254 The first N should be the same for all computers on your network and the second N should be different for all computers on your network 131 132 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting Your wired Ethernet network is running slower than you expect If your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect check the speed of each Ethernet component For best results all Ethernet components should be standard Ethernet 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps or 10 100 Mbps or Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps or 10 100 1000 Mbps A mixture of Ethernet Fast Ethernet and Gig
13. FCC has set a general guideline of 8 inches 20 cm separation between the device and the body for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities This device should be used more than 8 inches 20 cm from the body when wireless devices are on The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoors is prohibited Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television r
14. Windows Mobility Center see Using the Windows Mobility Center in your online User Guide E gt To adjust the volume from Windows 1 Click KE Volume on the taskbar The volume control slider opens Ia g o Viger 2 dickand drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 45 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume click R Mute To restore volume click it again 4 To adjust device volume levels click Mixer The Volume Mixer dialog box opens where you can click and drag sliders for individual devices amp Volume Muer Device Device Apphkcabons Speakers Windows Sounds ja E do Sy Tp ma Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume such as the volume used for music and game sounds 5 dick X in the top right corner of the window to close it E www gateway com Turning your wireless radio on or off ar Gateway notebook may have a factory installed wireless radio Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication O Warnin n environments where the risk of interference to other devices
15. click the show hidden icons gj button Click the Express Card name then click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box opens dick the Express Card name then click OK The Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box opens dick OK Pull the Express Card out of your notebook E 57 CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Accessories Installing a printer or other peripheral device Your notebook has one or more of the following ports Universal Serial Bus USB and HDMI digital audio video You use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers scanners and digital cameras to your notebook Important Before you install a printer scanner or other peripheral device see the device documentation and installation instructions USB ports support plug and play and hot swapping which means that your notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port When you use a USB device for the first time your notebook will prompt you to install any software the device needs After doing this you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time CEE For more information about installing peripheral devices click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword installing devicesin the Search Help box then press ENTER Connecting a USB device Your notebook has USB ports for connecting devices such as a diskette drive flash drive printer scanner camera keyboard
16. into hibernation e Click Start click the arrow next to the lock icon then click Hibernate The notebook saves your session and shuts down to save power 23 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started gt To turn off your notebook e Click Start click the arrow next to the lock icon then click Shut Down The notebook turns off Vv Important If for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off your notebook press and hold the power button for about five seconds then release it Restarting rebooting your notebook 24 If your notebook does not respond to keyboard touchpad or mouse input you may have to close programs that are not responding If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation you may have to restart reboot your notebook gt To close unresponsive programs on your notebook 1 Press CTRL ALT DEL dick Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens dick the program that is not responding Click End Task Click X in the top right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box C gt w restart your notebook Click Start click the arrow next to the lock icon then click Restart The notebook turns off then turns on again a uo BR w N PVA Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately complete the following steps until the notebook turns off 1 Press and hold the power button
17. lt 4 52 Use your drive for Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs and accessing data You cannot use this drive to create CDs or 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 CD R or CD RW discs and recording video and data to DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW or double layer DVD R or DVD R discs Note To use the double layer capability of the double layer recordable DVD drive the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Lyer Dual Layer or DL Using other types of blank media will result in less capacity Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs and HD DVDs accessing data and recording video and data to CDs DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW and HD DVD discs www gateway com Using a DVD drive VA Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution To be able to play a prerecorded DVD the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code must match The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your notebook s deliver address The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1 The regiona code for Mexico is 4 Your DVD drive s regional code must match t
18. not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 em around the notebook for ventilation when you set up your work area Never insert objects of any kind into the notebook ventilation openings Some notebook are equipped with a three wire power cord to make sure that the notebook is properly rounded when in use The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding type outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet If you use an extension cord with this notebook make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating If your notebook is fitted with a TV Tuner cable or satellite receiver card make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protectio against voltage surges and buildup of static charges Care during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill anything on the notebook The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your notebook Some notebooks have a replaceable CMOS nook on the system board There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery with the Same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer s inst
19. permanent damage to your notebook and fire danger Instead place your notebook on a rigid hard surface and make sure that you keep the ventilation openings on the sides clear Q Warnin Do not use your notebook on a soft surface such as your lap a blanket carpet or a sofa You must keep your notebook s ventilation openings clear of obstructions or your notebook may overheat increasing the risk of fire and personal injury Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes 16 Position the computer desk and screen so you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows and by installing a glare screen filter Use soft indirect lighting in your work area Do not use your notebook in a dark room Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for long periods of time Every 10 or 15 minutes look around the room and try to focus on distant objects Where feasible keep your head vertical while looking at the screen If you use an external keyboard raise the eae so the top of its screen is no higher than eye evel www gateway com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer desk and chair make sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture Select a flat surface for your computer des
20. remove the battery Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components Also remove the battery before cleaning any 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 with the exception of the memory bay D H may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove T and lint using an aerosol can of alr Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard 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 A replacement keyboard may not be covered by your warranty Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia ba
21. s power cord into an AC power source and turn it on Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens Select the options for the projector monitor or television then click OK 60 www gateway com 7 Press FN F4 to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel viewing the display on the projector monitor or television and viewing the display on both the LCD panel and the projector monitor or television PVA Important If a monitor projector or television is connected and you close the LCD panel your notebook may turn off the LCD panel but will not enter Sleep mode Adjusting the display properties If the image on the projector monitor or television does not appear correctly or if you want to use the display as an extension of your notebook desktop you should adjust the display properties gt To adjust the display properties on a projector monitor or television 1 dick Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center window opens SSW Tip ma For more information about the Windows Mobility Center see Using the Windows Mobility Center in your online User Guide 2 dick Change display settings The Display Settings dialog box opens Display Settings x Moritor Drag the icons to match your monitors identify Monitors 1 1 Multiple Monitors Resolution Colors Low
22. software on the taskbar then click Show Toolbar The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens a ve ne P Button Description Start T Turns on the camera and opens camera the preview screen Effects Adds a decoration or border to 8 your picture Properties Modifies properties such as zoom backlight compensation brightness and contrast Settings a Selects the position of the toolbar or modifies the picture video or audio settings Help 2 Opens online help Y Important If you do not see the toolbar the Auto Hide setting may be turned on Move your pointer around the outside of the screen until the toolbar appears 42 www gateway com 2 dick Start camera The Camera Assistant opens o Gateway 3 Click one of the following Button Snapshot Video recording Audio recording Functions Resolution Mute Effects Icon a w U 320 x240 320x240 Description Take a pru of what is currently in the preview screen Create a video recording Create an audio recording Change a setting or access online help Change the size of the picture Turn audio capture on or off Add a decoration or border to your picture 43 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started N Tip mi For more information about using the webcam click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click jg Functions then click Help in the Camera Assistant NSW Tip Al For mo
23. the discs or by using Gateway Recovery Center www gateway com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre installed software and drivers from your hard drive However if you ever re install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive you need to recover your pre installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs Because these discs do not come with your notebook you should create your own set A Caution Although you may not be expecting to need recovery discs we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity Va Important Your notebook may have shipped with a Drivers andAppications Recovery disc If this is the case you may want to create an additional set of discs in case the originals are lost or damaged You should create a set of discs for recovering your pre installed software and device drivers in case you need to use them later for a complete system recovery Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure gt To create discs for recovering pre installed software and drivers 1 dick Start All Programs Gateway Recovery Center then click Gateway Recovery Center The Gateway Recovery Center opens iee 2 dick Applications and drivers external media then click Next The What would you like to do di
24. then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook Replace the hard drive bay cover then tighten the cover screws Insert the battery then turn your notebook over Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cable Turn on your notebook open the DVD drive insert the Windows DVD close the DVD drive then restart your notebook When the prompt Press any key to boot from CD or DVD appears press any key on your keyboard and follow the on screen instructions As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards E 111 CHAPTER 8 Upgrading Your Notebook 112 9 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged if your notebook was dropped or if the case was damaged Instead unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician SY Tip aa For more information about preventing damage from static electricity see Preventing static electricity discharge on page 102 While troubleshooting your notebook follow these safety guidelines e Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on while the battery is installed and while the mod
25. tips CHAPTER 6 Traveling with Your Notebook Packing your notebook e Remove all discs express cards peripheral devices and cables Remember to pack those you will need while traveling e Pack your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand carried luggage and keep it separate from toiletries liquids and food Do not pack it in checked luggage e Keep your notebook stable during travel Secure it to prevent it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks Traveling by air e Do not check your notebook as luggage e Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook e Have your notebook hand inspected or sent through the X ray scanner but never carry it through the metal detector e Turn off you notebook for takeoff and landing e Turn off all wireless devices while in the aircraft Dial up modem Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks If you are traveling internationally take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler e Take a telephone line protector Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines especially if you are traveling internationally e Take remote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling area A list of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally 78 www gateway com Radio frequency wireless connections Files
26. turning off Bluetooth 29 notebook 23 24 wireless Ethernet 47 wireless network 8 29 turning on Bluetooth 29 notebook 21 wireless Ethernet 28 wireless network 8 28 47 159 Index TV out HDMI jack 7 59 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 133 U turning off 47 turning on 47 ee 101 using while traveling 79 connecting device 58 wireless none ork 5B switch 8 USB port g troubleshooting 133 Uer pnord 60 working safely 16 V ventilation 8 VGA port 10 60 video HDMI out jack 7 monitor port 10 projector port 10 troubleshooting 138 VGA port 10 video camera connecting 59 volume adjusting 30 45 adjusting modem 130 controls 45 muting 30 41 45 system keys 30 troubleshooting 137 W waking up notebook 23 webcam 14 41 Webcam status indicator 14 Windows key 27 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 40 Windows Media Player 40 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 97 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 131 wireless Ethernet button 28 160 MAN AVAL TRITON TEMP HW REF R1 8 07 8512599
27. unshielded speakers microwaves fluorescent lights and metal beams or shelves The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright e This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active matrix LCD screens Gateway s inspection standards keep these to a minimum If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected The display is blank e Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center For more information about une the brightness see Adjusting the brightness o page 44 e Make sure the notebook is not in Sleep or Hibernate mode Press the power button e The notebook may be sending its display to an external monitor or projector Press FN F4 several times to toggle through the LCD panel an external monitor or projector or both DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc e The disc may not be seated correctly in the tray When you place a disc on the tray make sure that you press the disc firmly onto the spindle so the retainers hold the disc in place e Make sure that the disc label is facing up then try again e Try a different disc Occasionally discs are flawed and cannot be read by the drive 117 118 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be abl
28. 4 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera 42 buttons multimedia panel 12 151 Index C cable lock 10 cable modem 7 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting 127 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Camera Assistant 43 Camera Assistant Toolbar 42 Capacitive volume control 41 Caps Lock indicator 25 cards Express Card slot 8 inserting Express Card 57 inserting memory card 56 memory card slot 7 memory cards supported 55 removing Express Card 57 removing memory card 56 slots 55 57 troubleshooting Express Card 119 troubleshooting memory card 127 carrying case 64 CD cleaning 87 controlling playback 29 40 eject button 53 54 inserting 53 54 manual eject hole 53 54 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 55 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 66 cleaning audio CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 152 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59 scanner 58 television 59 to wired Ethernet 20 USB device 58 video camera 59 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 7 20 cable modem 7 20 dial up modem 10 21 digital camera 7 9 DSL modem 7 20 Ethernet 7 external audio 6 exter
29. 8 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory 103 peripheral devices 58 printer 58 scanner 58 Instant on Audio 40 www gateway com Instant on Video 40 Internet troubleshooting 121 Internet chat program 41 J jacks l See connections K Kensington cable lock 80 lock slot 10 key combinations 28 keyboard buttons 26 cleaning 85 connecting 26 features 26 keys 26 locating 12 troubleshooting 122 USB port 7 9 keys application 27 arrow 27 brightness 30 directional 27 Fn 27 28 function 27 Hybrid Sleep 28 LCD brightness 30 LCD CRT 28 navigation 27 numeric keypad 27 Sleep 28 system 27 system key combinations 28 toggle display 28 Windows 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 64 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 purchasing 64 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone built in 14 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 155 model number 3 80 modem cable 7 20 connecti
30. Center The Gateway Recovery Center opens b dick Recovery then click Next Your notebook restarts 2 If you cannot run Windows a Turn on or restart your notebook b While the notebook is starting up repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens If Windows starts to load instead restart the notebook and try again 3 Press the arrow keys on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer then press ENTER Gateway System Recovery starts and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens 4 Select a language and keyboard layout then click Next 5 dick the User name box to select a Windows user account click in the Password box and type the user account s password if any then click Next The System Recovery Options menu opens 6 dick Restore Application The Welcome to Gateway System Recovery window opens 7 dick Next 8 10 www gateway com To perform a recovery with data backup recommended click Recovery with automatic data backup then click Next Va Important Before your hard drive is recovered your personal files will be automatically backed up to c backup OR To perform a full factory recovery without data backup click Full factory recovery then click Next Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery will delete everything on your hard drive Make sure that you have backed up any important files you want to save dick Yes then click Next The Factory i
31. HAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 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 narge the battery Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge Q Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or user serviceable parts inside The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters mN Caution Make sure that you use 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 NA Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time the battery life may be much shorter than you expect f the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours the battery ma need to be recalibrated For information on recalibrating the battery see Recalibrating the battery on page 68 gt To connect the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 18 www gateway com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook s power connector 3 Plug the power cord
32. High Highest 32 bt gt 1024 by 768 pixel How do I get the best display Adyanced Setbngs CE ee CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Accessories WW Click monitor 2 4 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if necessary 5 To use the monitor projector or television as a mirror duplicate of the notebook display both pa have the same content click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor 6 To use the monitor projector or television as an extension of your desktop increasing the size of your Windows desktop click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor You can click and drag the 2 monitor icon to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your desk 7 dick OK E Using the projector or monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time you give a presentation gt To use a projector monitor or television for a presentation 1 dick Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center window opens D Tip more information about the Windows Mobility Center see UEO the Windows Mobility Center in your online User Guide 62 www gateway com 2 dick Change presentation settings The Presentation Settings dialog box opens 22 Presentation Settings Tam currently qiving a presentation W
33. NOTEBOOK REFERENCEGUIDE A E A Gateway Contents Chapter 1 About This Reference 1 Abo tthis gUide minsi eis iad Site ae a a aaa 2 Accessing your online User Guide ccc eee e naa 2 Gateway contact information cc cece eee eee eae 2 Gateway model and serial number 005 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ccce ene eee 3 For more information ticased ag Wad nee ae beware pean Beats 3 Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Notebook 5 PROMI Sax art aree a Seaton acess ea AE Ea a coe a ae ast O 6 ORE see eal ae wide delta id seh dare h da ede ck Meda cialis 7 RIORES aa eena e EE AE AA A NEE matte ot 9 Backi aiu a abe ders N N E N e Pedra NN 10 BOON peiie eaa a chee E vate he iatek 11 Keyboard area sacianacatudcanitci nena ane ee ts 12 RGD ariel tie 24 ae Arn atest aE aan enacted on thus ahaha cates 14 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 15 Working safely and comfortably ccc eee eeee 16 Reducing eye strain vis viw dal ais eaw ie a eeww ae nnd 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook aie yer tty dina tadynldia nace 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Connecting the ACadapter ccc cece cence ene ens 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial up modem 21 Sta
34. Offline right click the name of the printer you want to use then click Use Printer Online to set the printer to work online o e Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer e If you print large files or many files at one time you may want to add additional memory to the printer See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory You see a Printer is out of paper error message After adding paper make sure that the printer is online Most printers have an online offline button that you need to press after adding paper Sound pJ Help CEE For more information about troubleshooting sound issues click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in the Search Help box then press ENTER You are not getting sound from the built in speakers e Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack e Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up For more information about using your volume control see Adjusting the volume on page 45 e Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows see Adjusting the volume on page 45 e Make sure that Mute controls are turned off Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning e Make sure the status indicators are turned on Press FN F1 to toggle the indi
35. Press the left button twice in rapid succession This action is called double clicking www gateway com To Do this Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen CLA Move an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the 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 screen Release the button to drop the object where you want it 39 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional multimedia panel Capacitive volume control Windows Hotstart Mute sound Instant On Audio Skip ahead Instant On Video f Skip back Play Pause Stop Button Description a Windows Hotstart Turns on the notebook if turned off and open Media Center Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Media Player Windows Vista Home Basic Important You can use this button if the notebook is turned on turned off or in Sleep or Hibernate mode Important You cannot use this button if you are logged on as a guest Instant on Audio Opens Media Center Windows Vista Home fd Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Media Player Windows Vista Home Basic DVD Instant on Video Opens Media Center Windows Vista Home Premiu
36. S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless ol hermes authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 Safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 airplane power adapters 63 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30 45 back button 29 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 30 41 45 next button 29 40 pause button 29 40 play button 29 40 stop button 29 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD Cleaning 87 inserting 53 54 automobile power adapter 63 70 battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator charge status 66 charging 18 66 conserving power 69 6 66 extending life 86 fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 lifespan 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 purchasing 64 recalibrating 68 recharging 18 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays batter hard ave 11 memory 11 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29 49 turning on 29 49 brightness adjusting 29 30 4
37. Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap If the air vents are blocked the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin A Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed Do not use the notebook on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface 21 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started gt To start your notebook 1 Lift the LCD panel 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard SSW Tip sy For more information about changing the power button mode see Changing advanced settings on page 74 3 Ifyou are starting your notebook for the first time follow the on screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account 4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices such as printers scanners and speakers SY Tip aa For more information about connecting peripheral devices see Installing a printer or other peripheral device on page 58 NSW Tip ad See the documentation that came with each device for its setup instructions 5 To open the main menu click Start From that menu you can run programs and search for files For more information on using Windows see Using Windows and Customizing Windows in your online User Guide E www gateway com Waking up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you c
38. a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward 105 106 CHAPTER 8 Upgrading Your Notebook 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot 10 11 12 13 14 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30 degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot This module is athe so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the oe in the module lines up with the tab in the memory ay Replace the memory bay cover then tighten the cover screw Insert the battery then turn your notebook over ett hae the power adapter modem cable and network cable Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards E www gateway com Replacing the hard drive kit Y Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to replace 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 bay gt To replace the hard drive kit 1 no UB W Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center For more information see Recovering pre installed software and drivers on page 88 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive For more information see Backing up files in your online User Guide Follow the guidelines under Preventing static ele
39. abit Ethernet components will result in your network running at the slowest component speed You cannot connect to your company network Every network is unique Contact your company St department or network administrator for elp Internet Explorer is unable to access the Internet Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem and your access point This reestablishes communication between your Internet Service Provider and your modem and between your modem and your access point If you previously accessed the Internet through a dial up modem Internet Explorer may not be set up to access the Internet through a network Remove the dial up connection in the Internet Options in Internet Explorer You cannot connect to your home network If your notebook is a member of a domain at your workplace you may not be able to connect your notebook to your home network workgroup to access shared files or printers on your home network You may however be able to access the Internet through your home network Caution If your notebook was a member of a domain before you join a workgroup it is disjoined from the domain and your computer account disabled Contact your company computer department or network administrator for more information Every home network is unique See the documentation that came with your network equipment for troubleshooting information www gateway com Networks wireless You turned wireless networking on
40. ace the disc in the slot with the label facing up 2 Gently push the disc into the notebook until the mechanism draws it in m 54 www gateway com gt To remove a CD or DVD e Press the eject button on the DVD drive The drive mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of the notebook E N Tip ad Your notebook must be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method If you do not want to turn on your notebook manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole Using the memory card reader You can use memory 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 Secure Digital Mini Secure Digital RS MultiMediaCard and xD Picture Card VA Important RS Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an adapter that is available with the media 55 CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Accessories Inserting amemory card gt To insert a memory card Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook Using amemory card gt To access a file on a memory card 1 dick Start then c
41. achine or such business other entity or individual Refer to your fax communication software documentation for details on how to comply with the fax branding requirement Ss 50 oO Canada www gateway com Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS 210 Caution To prevent radio interference to licensed service or co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band and or 5 15 5 35 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section is only applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in Canada if an Industry Canada ID number is on the system label AN Caution Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service AN Caution The transmitting device embedded in this notebook may not be used w ith any antenna other than provide with the notebook AN Ca
42. 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 www gateway com Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook s battery Sleep while your notebook is in Sleep mode it switches to a low power state where devices such as the display and drives turn off Hibernate also called save to disk writes all current memory RAM information to the hard drive then turns your notebook completely off The next time you turn on your notebook it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode Hybrid Sleep while your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode it switches to a low power state where devices such as the display and drives turn off similar to Sleep mode The notebook also writes all current memory RAM information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode If your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode the notebook reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode it restarts using the information in current memory thus reducing startup time You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use it For mo
43. advanced settings on page 74 Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in Use to control playback of CDs and DVDs The panel includes a capacitive volume control For more information see Using the optional multimedia panel on page 40 Provides all the functionality of a mouse For more information see Using the EZ Pad touchpad on page 37 Component Fingerprint reader optional Status indicators Icon www gateway com Description Provides enhanced security For more information see Using the optional fingerprint reader on page 31 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 Using the status indicators on page 25 13 te Catone i Cw Component Icon Microphone optional Webcam optional Webcam status indicator optional 14 CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel Optional microphone ptional webcam Optional webcam status indicator Description Use to talk through when making Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP calls Important The optional microphone is only available when purchased with the optional webcam Use to let others see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls For more information see Using the optional webcam on page 41 Important The optional webcam is only available when
44. alled see that product s documentation or support Web site e Ifre installing software or drivers does not help then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly For instructions see Using Microsoft System Restore on page 95 e If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition see Recovering your system to its factory condition on page 98 If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD then recover your pre installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created e To re install Windows using the Windows DVD see Recovering your system using the Windows DVD on page 99 e To re install your pre installed software and device drivers using recovery discs see Recovering pre installed software and drivers using recovery discs on page 93 Recovering pre installed software and drivers 88 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre installed at the factory If you need to recover software that did not come pre installed on your system you need to follow that software s installation instructions You can recover pre installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs you must create
45. alog box opens 3 dick Create system recovery discs then click Next 89 90 4 CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook Insert a blank recordable disc into the recordable disc drive then click Next If an AutoPlay dialog box opens click the x in the upper right corner to close it A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you need to create a full set of recovery discs oe tee ee You inserted the following type of media CDR Gateway If you have enough blank discs of the specified type click I have enough discs then click Next If you do not have a discs choose a different disc type or click Cancel The disc recording begins Label the discs as they are completed Na Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc Software and Driver Recovery along with a short description of which notebook the discs are for If you are recording multiple discs as you remove each disc from the drive use the marker to label each disc 1 of x 2 of x 3 of x and so on Sy Tip aa After a recovery disc is created your notebook names the disc Recovery 13 for disc 1 of a 3 disc set Recovery23 for disc 2 and so on If multiple discs are required insert the additional blank discs when prompted When the process is finished the Congratulations window opens Click Finish Remove your final disc then label all of the discs and store them in a safe place E www gateway c
46. ation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect If the handshaking eines are too loud you can turn down the modem volume gt To turn down the modem volume 1 fo ul amp W N Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens Click the Modems tab Click the modem you want to adjust then click Properties The Modem Properties dialog box opens Click the Modem tab then adjust the Speaker volume control Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box See also Touchpad on page 138 www gateway com The external mouse does not work e Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly e Shut down and restart your notebook e Remove all extension cables and switch boxes e Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works The external mouse works erratically e Clean the mouse Some mouse pad patterns confuse optical mice Try the mouse on a different surface Networks wired Help For more information about network troubleshooting click Start then dick Help and Support Type the keyword network troubleshootingin the Search Help box then press ENTER You cannot see the other computers on your wired
47. ation of the wireless status indicator see Using the status indicators on page 25 OR dick Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center When the Windows Mobility Center window opens click Turn wireless off ay For more information about using your notebook on a wireless network see Wireless Ethernet Networking in your online User Guide Disabling the wireless IEEE 802 11 radio You should disable the wireless IEEE 802 11 radio while traveling by airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned on while in flight gt To disable the wireless IEEE 802 11 radio Slide the wireless network switch forward to the OFF position to disable both IEEE 802 11 and Bluetooth For the location of the wireless network switch see Left on page 7 www gateway com Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device such as a printer scanner camera MP3 player headphone keyboard or mouse gt To turn the Bluetooth radio on 1 Enable the Bluetooth radio by sliding the wireless network switch backward to the ON position For the location of the wireless network switch see Left on page 7 2 If the Bluetooth radio does not turn on automatically press FN F6 gt To turn the Bluetooth radio off e Press FN F6 a AM ma For more information about using your notebook on a Bluetooth Personal Area Net
48. ation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication www gateway com Right USB port DVD drive Component Icon Description DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive For more information see Using the DVD drive on page 52 To determine the type of drive in your notebook examine the drive tray s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in Identifying drive types on page 52 USB port Plug a USB device such as a diskette drive flash ne drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into this port Back CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Notebook Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Modem jack optional Kensington lock slot Monitor port Power connector 10 Icon kd Power connector Monitor port Description Plug a dial up modem cable into this optional jack For more information see Connecting the optional dial up modem on page 21 Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port For more information see Viewing the display on a projector monitor or television on page 59 Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector www gateway com Bottom Battery Battery Battery lock late Cust
49. available in your area If you need further assistance in recycling reusing or trading in your end of life product you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product s user guide and we will be glad to help you with your effort Finally we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life products and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly 149 APPENDIX A Legal Information Notices 150 Copyright 2007 Gateway Inc All i ts Reserved 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rig ts are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from eWay The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically Th
50. ays hold components by their edges Avoid touching the edge connectors Never slide components over any surface e Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection e Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object 102 www gateway com Adding or replacing memory modules Va Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook 2 Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace memory modules Your notebook uses memory modules called SO DIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any slot Memor bay l gt To add or replace memory modules 1 un A WN Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 102 Turn off your notebook ae the AC adapter modem cable and network cable Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up then remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 67 103 CHAPTER 8 Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw this screw cannot be removed sen 7 Lift the memory bay cover then remove it 104 www gateway com 8 if you are removing
51. blem e If you added or removed peripheral devices review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction e If an error occurs in a program see the program s printed documentation or the online help Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in alphabetical order Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under Sound on page 137 Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under Power on page 135 CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under DVD drives on page 117 Diskette drive external The diskette drive is not recognized e Shut down and restart your notebook e Disconnect the USB cable then reconnect it Rs Display 116 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting You see an Access Denied or Write protect error message e Move the write protection tab in the upper right corner of the diskette down unprotected e The diskette may be full Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try again e Not all diskettes are IBM compatible Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM compatible e Try adifferent diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive You see a Disk is full error message e Delete unnecessary files on the diskette e Try adifferent diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive e Run Error checking on the diskette If errors are detec
52. can TV displays the entire picture drawn sequentially from top to bottom without the odd even interlacing This results in a fuller sharper picture and better display quality for viewing and using the Media Center functions The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on your eyes You need to configure your notebook to output to aTV e In Media Center mode your notebook detects whether you are using a VGA or an HDMI display device and automatically changes the display settings for the type of display device you are using For more information review the FAQ topic at www gateway com You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality e Adjust the display device brightness contrast hue and saturation For more information review the FAQ topic at www gateway com You want to know whether you can burn videos that were recorded in Media Center mode to a DVD e Yes you can The Media Center saves recorded videos in the DVR MS format You can burn a DVR MS file to a DVD with DVD recording burning software such as Power2Go and with the Media Center itself 125 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on other computers e Yes you can A DVR MS file recorded to DVD can be replayed on another computer with Media Center or on a computer without Media Center provided that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software such as PowerDVD The compu
53. can melt or warp in high temperatures Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty As a general rule your notebook is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you Keep all liquids away from your notebook When spilled onto notebook components almost any liquid can result in expensive repairs that are not covered under a standard 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 unexpected 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 them partway 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 84 A soft lint free cloth An aerosol can of air that has a narrow straw like extension www gateway com e Cotton swabs e A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior iO Warning When you shut down your notebook the power turns off but some electrical vurrent still flows through your notebook To avoid possible i injury from electrical shock unplug the power cord modem cable and network cable from the wall outlets and
54. cators 137 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting Touchpad Touchpad is not working e Make sure the touchpad is turned on For more information see Changing mouse touchpad or pointing device settings in your online User Guide The notebook is not responding when you click or tap on the touchpad e Turn on the touchpad For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings see Changing mouse touchpad or pointing device settings in your online User Guide The pointer moves unexpectedly e ean the touchpad with a damp cloth water only and wipe it dry e Adjust the touchpad settings For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings see Changing mouse touchpad or pointing device settings in your online User Guide Video The projector monitor or television is not working e Make sure that you have pressed FN F 4 to activate the external monitor option e Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the video cable is connected correctly Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your notebook follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care e Make sure that your notebook is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power If you use a surge protector make sure that it is turned on 138 www gateway com If a peripheral device such as a keyboard or mouse does not appear to work make s
55. ccessing those computers e The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages e Having multiple Web browsers open performing multiple downloads and having multiple programs open on your notebook People are sending you e mail messages but you have not received any mail e Click the receive button in your e mail program e Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP for technical support Keyboard 122 A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a Keyboard stuck or Key failure error message e Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard e Make sure that a key is not stuck Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck then restart your notebook You are pressing a letter key and a number appears on the screen e The numeric keypad is turned on For more information eee your keyboard see Using the keyboard on page 26 An external keyboard does not work e Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly e Remove all extension cables and switchboxes e Clean the keyboard by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow straw like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys www gateway com e Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works e If you spilled liquid in the keyboard turn off your notebook and unplug the keyboard Clean the keyboard and turn it upside down
56. click Next 92 www gateway com Recovering pre installed software and drivers using recovery discs If you created a multiple disc set of recovery discs each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you need to recover try another disc gt To recover software and drivers using recovery discs 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive If an AutoPlay dialog box appears click Run Grc_Vista exe If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start yee Computer and run the file Grc_Vista exe on the SC The Gateway Recovery Center starts 93 CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre installed software click Application WwW 94 recovery then click the software you want to recover 2E Program s onginally provided with your PC ms na arog a aint me OL hae pos end he Sjaan aye ioma etn tenn OR To recover pre installed device drivers click Device driver recovery then click the type of driver you want to recover AS Sea bomen met a lOQ Click Next If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you have a multiple disc set of recovery discs close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc E www gateway com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes snaps
57. ctricity discharge on page 102 Turn off your notebook maria the AC adapter modem cable and network cable Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards 107 CHAPTER 8 Upgrading Your Notebook 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up then remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 67 8 Loosen the three hard drive bay cover screws these screws cannot be removed Screw Screw Screw 9 Lift the hard drive bay cover then remove it PUNE 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to the notebook Screw Screw 108 11 12 www gateway com Using the plastic tab slide the old hard drive then remove it If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket go to 17 OR If you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive go to 13 109 CHAPTER 8 Upgrading Your Notebook 13 Removethe four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket Screw 9 je Screw C eo C Lint n 14 Remove the bracket from the old drive Screw 15 Place the new drive label side up onto the bracket so the screw holes line up 16 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive 110 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 www gatew ay com Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook
58. cts fitted with an Gcompliant modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction 147 APPENDIX A Legal Information Before installing this equipment users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the inside wiring associated with a single ine individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician as appropriate Users should make sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connecti
59. d Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment commonly known as WEEE should never be disposed of in the municipal waste stream residential garbage _ collection The Crossed Out Waste Bin label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose of your end of life product properly Substances such as glass plastics and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable recyclable and reusable You can do your part for the environment by following these simple steps When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling In some cases your end of life product may be traded in for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment Call Gateway to see if this program is
60. d drive with a larger drive See Replacing the hard drive kit on page 107 for more information Memory Large programs such as multimedia games or graphics 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 modules on page 103 for more information Printers You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook 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 5 Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Recharging the battery Recalibrating the battery Extending battery life Changing notebook power settings CHAPTER 5 Managing Power 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 a
61. display settings in the Search Help box then press ENTER Size of display device Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are generally not optimized for motion video playback Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates they are designed to make static white backgrounds with black www gateway com text look readable Some small display devices do not make colorful motion video look its best Generally video will look better on a larger display device e Age of the TV Newer TVs usually have more advanced features produce a better quality picture and support higher screen resolutions The video display will likely be better on a newer model TV e Type of TV interlaced or progressive scan Many CRT tube TVs use interlaced video Interlaced video displays a video frame with two passes of alternating scan lines The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one at a time sequentially from top to bottom then it fills in the other half of the video image with the even lines Because most TVs use this interlaced method to display the picture on the screen a standard interlaced analog TV will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text An interlaced video display device will produce a lower quality display especially when viewing and using the notebook functions Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one pass of sequential scan lines A progressive s
62. e 135 POW E screen ium nn cparnantha minnie unseat eta een ae 135 PRICE 2 6 sures wie eters eit a writes pales RN 136 Sound aoaaa aig Seat a at ia a learn Saad a a del ay 137 Status indicators sax ceiar een erav achat testator is Ae 137 TOUCHPAD AS 138 ve EEE A E E E EE EE ET 138 Telephone support sssssrssrrerrrrnrranrrrrrrren 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 www gateway com Appendix A Legal Information Contents 1 About This Reference About this guide Accessing your online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity For more information CHAPTER 1 About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway notebook For all other notebook information see your online User Guide Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide your online User Guide has been included ae hard drive Your User Guide is an in depth easy to read manual that includes information on the following topics e Help and technical support e Using and customizing Windows and other software e Using the Internet e Protecting your files e Playing and recording media e Networking gt To access your online User Guide e dick Start All Programs then click Gateway Documentation m Gateway contact information VA Important The labels shown in this section a
63. e default power plan which balances performance and battery life e Power saver This power plan sacrifices performance in order to extend battery life Use this plan if you will be away from AC power outlets for an extended period of time Your programs may run slower than you are accustomed to under the other two power plans www gateway com High performance This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to gain performance Use this plan if you need additional computing power for your program Your battery may not last as long as you are accustomed to under the other two power plans gt To change the power plan 1 dick Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center window opens Click Change power settings The Select a power plan window opens E IOS eree gt eee a es gt aa ae ee ee Select the power plan you want to use OR Click Change plan settings modify the power plan you selected then click Save changes Help CES For more information about changing the power plan click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box then press ENTER 3 CHAPTER 5 Managing Power Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the power button and Sleep system key You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close
64. e may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly Keep away from children A Caution If your notebook is connected to AC power you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on If your notebook it is not plugged into an AC outlet you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery gt To replace the battery 1 5 6 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power go to 2 OR If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet save your work and turn off the notebook Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position then slide the battery release latch Slide the battery out of the notebook Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place Slide the battery lock to the locked position 67 CHAPTER 5 Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over 8 Open the LCD panel Recalibrating the battery 68 VA Important l Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process If recalibration is interrupted you must start the process over again If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low you may need to recalibrate your battery You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the bat
65. e same network name are within range of your computer C You are in a wireless network you can see the network but cannot communicate send files print or get to the Web e If your access point uses WEP go to the Wireless Networking Properties window and make sure that both the WAP and the WLAN in the computer have matching WEP keys 133 134 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting You are in a wireless network but no available networks are listed in the Connect to a network dialog box e If the network you are attempting to access does not broadcast its SSID you need to request the SSID from the administrator and add that network s information into the wireless utility e You may want to try entering ANY as the SSID which will make the computer try to auto detect the network Your wireless network is listed as a preferred network but it has an x on it e An x means your preferred network is not currently available or you are not currently in range to connect Internet Explorer is unable to access the Internet e Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem and your access point This reestablishes communication between your Internet Service Provider and your modem and between your modem and your access point e Ifyou previously accessed the Internet through a dial up modem Internet Explorer may not be set up to access the Internet through a network Remove the dial up connection in the Internet Options in Internet Explorer
66. e scroll zone may vary from program to program 37 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started You can use the EZ Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects SSW Tip ma You can attach a mouse to the notebook using a USB port You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB mouse SW Tip Mss For instructions on how to adjust the double click speed pointer speed igre ten or left hand configuration and other touchpad settings see anging the mouse touchpad or pointing device settings in your online User Guide N Tip ma You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set 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 touchpad or pointing device settings in your online User Guide To Move the pointer onthe screen Select an object on the screen Start a program or open a file or folder 38 Do this LS EY Move your finger around on the touchpad If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther lift your finger move it to the middle of the touchpad then continue moving your finger Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the left button once This action is called clicking Position the pointer over the object
67. e to play these CDs on your notebook Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your notebook Clean the disc For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 87 An audio CD does not produce sound Make sure that the CD label is facing up then try again Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up For more information about using your volume control see Adjusting the volume on page 45 Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows see Adjusting the volume on page 45 Make sure that Mute controls are turned off If you are using the built in speakers make sure that nothing is plugged into the headphone jack on the notebook For the location of the headphone jack see Front on page 6 If you are using powered speakers make sure that they are plugged in and turned on Clean the disc For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 87 Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your notebook Reinstall the audio device drivers For more information see Recovering pre installed software and drivers on page 88 A DVD movie will not play Make sure that the label or side you want to pla
68. eception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules FCC declaration of conformity Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the notebook Caution Recycle or dispose of the used notebook properly according to federal state and local laws Responsible party Gateway Inc 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine CA 92618 Phone 800 846 2000 Product e SAl e W350I e W650 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subied to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 145 146 APPENDIX A Legal Information
69. em cable network cable and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook e Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components e After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover make sure that you replace the cover reinstall any screws then replace the battery before you start your notebook CEE For more information about troubleshooting click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help box then press ENTER First steps 114 If you have problems with your notebook try these things first e Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power e Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter e If you use a power strip or surge protector make sure that it is turned on www gateway com e If the notebook will not turn on try turning it on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed then try turning the notebook on with the notebook unplugged and the battery installed e Ifa peripheral device such as a keyboard or mouse does not work make sure that all connections are secure e Make sure that your hard drive is not full e If an error message appears on the screen write down the exact message The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the pro
70. ese changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect spedal exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make mprodemen s in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black and White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway Inc in the U S and other countries Intel Intel Inside logo and Pentium ar registered trademarks of Intel Korporation Microsoft MS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port the following paragraph applies This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U
71. etwork jack and not the optional modem jack For the location of your network jack see Left on page 7 See the documentation that came with your modem for additional troubleshooting information Modem dial up Your modem does not dial or does not connect Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack For the location of your modem jack see Back on page 10 Make sure that your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet 1 8 meters long Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting call messaging or voice mail make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are set appropriately J Help KCE For more information about dialing properties click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword dialingin the Search Help box then press ENTER 127 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting gt To check the dialing properties 1 dick Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Cl
72. for about five seconds then release it 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds www gateway com Using the status indicators Va Important If none of the indicators are on you may need to press FN F1 to toggle the status indicators on Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used The status indicators are located below the touchpad Wireless network Hard drive DVD drive Caps lock Num lock Indicator Icon Description Wireless LED on Optional wireless IEEE network i 802 11 radio is turned on LED off Optional wireless IEEE 802 11 radio is turned off Caps lock LED on Caps lock is turned on A LED off Caps lock is turned off Num lock LED on Numeric keypad is turned p on 7 Be off Numeric keypad is turned off DVD drive LED on Drive is in use LED off Drive is not in use Hard drive LED blinking Hard drive is being accessed LED off Hard drive is not being accessed 0 A 25 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard 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
73. hStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial which teaches you the correct method to use the fingerprint reader gt To run the TouchStrip Tutorial 1 2 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL then click Fingerprint Tutorial Click Next to proceed through the tutorial E J1 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can use the features of the fingerprint reader you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can identify you gt To enroll your fingerprints 1 dick Start All Programs Protector Suite QL then click User Enrollment The Welcome screen opens 2 Click Next The Finish screen opens 3 Select one of the following options then click Next Enrollment to the biometric device Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader Use this option to prevent unauthorized use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed Enrollment to the hard disk Select this option to save your fingerprint to the hard drive If you plan to enroll more than 21 fingerprints you must select this option The User Enrollment wizard opens Enioilmern Hees eS tents for Faperpeint Inrolkment The positon of your finger wfuences the rexit To achieve the best results quality is important oLay your fager Gat on the serso oMowe yor finger perpendic te
74. he 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 E Computer window Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows Press these keys to move the cursor up down right or left 27 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started System key 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 28 icon on the key Press and hold FN then press this system key To Toggle the status indicators on or off For more information see Using the status indicators on page 25 Turn the optional IEEE 802 11 wireless network radio on or off For more information see Wireless Ethernet Networking in your online User Guide Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Important The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this button to work For more information see Left on page 7 Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode Press the power button to leave Sleep mode For more information see Changing
75. he regional code of ne disc The regional code for the disc is on the disc disc documentation or packaging Important When you place a single sided disc in the tray or slot make sure that the label side is facing up If the disc has two playable sides place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up Sy Tip ma For information about cleaning a CD or DVD see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 87 Using a tray load DVD drive Manual eject hole Eject button gt To insert a CD or DVD 1 Press the eject button on the 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 3 Push the tray in until it is closed E 53 CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Accessories gt To remove a CD or DVD 1 Press the eject button on the DVD drive After the tray opens slightly pull the disc tray completely open 2 Carefully lift on the edges of the disc until it snaps off of the spindle 3 Push the tray in until it is closed SY Tip ma Your notebook must be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method If you do not want to turn on your notebook manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole Using a slot load DVD drive Rect button Manual eject hole gt To insert a CD or DVD 1 Pl
76. hen giving presentation your computer stays awake system Notifications are turned off and the following settings are applied Tell me more sbout presentation settings When I am giving presentation J Tum off the screen saver Set the yolume to Show this background iPro Connected displays C ea 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary 4 dick OK 5 dick Turn on to turn on the presentation settings When you are finished giving the presentation click Turn off to return to your standard notebook settings E Ordering accessories To order accessories visit www gateway com Accessories may not be available in all localities Automobile airplane power adapters With an automobile airplane power adapter you can save battery power by plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in flight power receptacle 63 64 CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Accessories 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 67 for more information about using an additional attery Carrying cases Gateway has large capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies Hard drives If you want to increase u internal storage space try replacing your existing har
77. hots of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most cases of hard to resolve software problems you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day and also each time you install software or device drivers You can also create a restore point manually For instructions see Manually creating a restore point on page 97 ey Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore click Start then click Help and Support Type windows system restore in the Search Help box then press ENTER gt To restore using Microsoft System Restore 1 dick Start Control Panel System and Maintenance then click Backup and Restore Center The Backup and Restore Center opens o o hare amo o toag astane amo ip tne ey tee ae sene eee ee ee oe ome a f mes ey 95 CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of the window click Repair Windows using System Restore then click Next The Choose a restore point dialog box opens pue Revere Coser a revtore poat Seriem Aether s pret Charge o drte mu sf ros tarara at Pa parm sirsie Cd fe rertwe pore Put ou sert i une s Pn aed Meret are ma pre Uema Niaman Teme gt on ev ee ean ne 3 Click the restore point you want click Next then click Finish A confirmation message box appears 4 Click Yes Your
78. ick Hardware and Sound Click the Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens dick the Dialing Rules tab ick the location from which you are dialing then click Edit The Edit Location dialog box opens Make sure that all settings are correct E e Disconnect any answering machine fax machine or printer that is on the same line as the modem Do not aes these devices to the same telephone line as the modem e Make sure that you are not using a digital rollover or PBX line These lines do not work with your modem e Check for line noise scratchy crackling or popping sounds Line noise is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate abort downloads or even disconnect The faster the modem the less line noise it can tolerate and still work correctly ul amp W N o gt Listen to the line using your telephone Dial a single number such as 1 When the dial tone stops listen for line noise Wiggle the modem cable to see if that makes a difference Make sure that the connectors are free from corrosion and all screws in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure You can also call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels e Try another telephone line either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at a different location If you can connect on this line call your telephone service to fix the
79. in the Search Help box then press ENTER The printer will not turn on e Make sure that the printer is online Many printers have an online offline button that you may need to press e Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source The printer is on but will not print e Check the cable between the printer and your notebook Make sure that it is connected to the correct port e Make sure that the printer is online Many printers have an online offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing Press the button to put the printer online e Ifthe printer you want to print to is not the default printer make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup gt To set a default printer 1 dick Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 dick Hardware and Sound 3 dick Printers 4 Right click the name of the printer you want to be the i printer then click Set as Default Printer paints the printer driver See the guide that came with yonr printer for instructions on installing the printer river You see a Printer queue is full error message e Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline gt To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline 1 dick Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 dick Hardware and Sound 3 dick Printers 136 www gateway com 4 If the printer status is
80. ing a DVD drive rs sextant erate Sates whee Selerns 53 Using the memory card reader 0 0c cece eeeaes 55 Memory card LY BOS icctcsecscvsa ce arvtt cna iinet wae Bain 55 Inserting a memory card 2s 4 tavesteavestadvesd 56 Using a memory card 5 6554 eek ed vee bak wert ba 56 Removing a memory card cc cece eee eee ees 56 Adding and removing an Express Card 005 57 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 58 Connecting a USB device cece eee ees 58 Viewing the display on a projector monitor or television 59 Adjusting the display properties cceeeeees 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 62 Ordering accessories cece cece eee eens 63 Chapter 5 Managing Power 0085 65 Monitoring the battery charge c cece cence eee 66 Recharging the battery c ccc cece eee eee aes 66 Changing Datlenies s 2cucietee i crete pinata antes 67 www gateway com Recalibrating the battery cc cee cee eee eens 68 Extending battery life tise uedewe de tea wee edd wae O vans 69 Maximizing battery performance eevee eee 69 Conserving battery power ccc eee e eee e ens 69 Using alternate power SOUrCES cece eee 70 Changing power modes cc cece eee e eee eeeees 71 Changing notebook power settingS ceeeeeeeaee 72 Changing the power plan cece cece ene ens 72 Changing advanced settingS
81. instructions Your notebook is not working on AC power Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter see Connecting the AC adapter on page 18 If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet turned on and working correctly To test the outlet plug a working device such as a lamp into the outlet and turn it on Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage Replace any damaged cables Your notebook is not working on battery power Check the power management settings For more information about using power management settings see Changing notebook power settings on page 72 Make sure that the battery is installed correctly For instructions on inserting your battery see Changing batteries on page 67 Make sure that the battery is fully recharged For more information about recharging the battery see Recharging the battery on page 66 Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly For instructions on recalibrating your battery see Recalibrating the battery on page 68 Let the battery return to room temperature 135 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting Printer For more information about printer troubleshooting click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword printer troubleshooting i
82. into a wall outlet The battery charge indicator turns on see Front on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn on complete the following steps until it turns on e Unplug the adapter from your notebook then plug it back in e Press FN F1 to toggle the status lights on and off e Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter e Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet 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 VA Important Ifthe battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care ee For more information see Gateway contact information on page 2 Protecting from power source problems During a power surge the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage Protect your 19 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector 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 avoid electrical shock
83. k Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall consider using an adjustable chair to control your arm s height above the keyboard Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable distributes your weight evenly and keeps your body relaxed Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow This position lets your shoulders relax while you type Adjust the chair height adjust the forward tilt of the seat or use a footrest to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of the chair so it supp orts the lower curve of your spine You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support Sitting at your notebook Avoid bending arching or angling your wrists Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type Do not slouch forward or lean far back Sit with your back straight so your knees hips and elbows form right angles when you work Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs Avoid twisting your torso or neck Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition Take breaks to change your position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes Find ways to break up the work day and schedule a variety of tasks 17 C
84. le or DSL modem make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack For the location of your network jack see Left on page 7 Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem For more information see Modem dial up on page 127 Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP technical support for help pJ Help KEE For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections click Start then click Help and Sup ort Type the keyword Foubieshooting connectionsin the Search Help box then press NTER You see an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL Web address incorrectly you have lost your Internet connection or your ISP is having technical difficulties Double check the URL or try a different URL If the error message still appears disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser then reconnect and open the browser If you still get the error your ISP may be having technical difficulties 121 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance e The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service e The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users a
85. lick Computer 2 Double click the drive letter for example the E drive then double click the file name E Removing a memory card PVA 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 gt To remove a memory card 1 Push the memory card into the notebook The memory card pops out slightly 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook E 56 www gateway com Adding and removing an Express Card Your notebook has an Express Card slot This slot accepts one Type 54 Express Card You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot swapping Hot swapping means that you can insert an Express Card while your notebook is running If your Express Card does not work after hot swapping see the Express Card manufacturer s documentation for further information gt To insert an Express Card 1 uF WwW N Push the card firmly into the Express Card slot label side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook E gt To remove an Express Card Turn off your notebook then go to 5 OR Double click the remove hardware a icon in the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box opens Vv Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar
86. life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28 71 indicator 6 23 international adapter 81 management 65 69 plans 72 Sleep mode 23 28 71 source problems 19 SpeedStep settings 72 status indicator 6 surge protector 19 troubleshooting 135 turning off notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 power adapters airplane 63 automobile 63 printer default 136 inkjet 64 installing 58 laser 64 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 Opening 38 recovery discs 89 93 re installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 recovery discs creating 89 drivers 89 93 programs 89 93 software 89 93 using 93 Recycle Bin deleting files 120 emptying 120 regional code DVD 53 re installing defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 87 88 software 87 88 Windows 87 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 replacing See installing resetting notebook 24 restarting notebook 24 restoring 157 defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 syste
87. lose the LCD panel without turning off your notebook it may enter a power saving mode called Sleep While in Sleep mode the power indicator flashes If your notebook is in Sleep mode press the power button to wake it up Sy Tp A ror more information about Sleep mode see Changing power modes on page 71 Turning off your notebook Putting your notebook into si mode is the easiest way to power down your notebook Although it does not turn your notebook completely off it turns off or slows down most system operations to save power Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power the programs are laid out just as you left them Waking your notebook from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on your notebook after it has been turned completely off Hibernate mode is an alternative to ap mode In Hibernate mode your notebook is turned completely off When you wake your notebook from Hibernate mode however the programs that were running when your notebook entered Hibernate mode are running just as you left them gt To put your notebook to sleep _ e dick Start then click power The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to save power OR Press FN F3 C Sy Tp me You can change the Sleep mode from the standard Sleep mode default to Hybrid Sleep For more information about Sleep mode see Changing power modes on page 71 gt To put your notebook
88. m 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 right clicking 39 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for notebook 84 general precautions 142 guidelines for troubleshooting 114 posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 17 sitting at computer 17 static electricity 102 scanner installing 58 USB port 7 9 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 116 138 screen objects getting information 39 moving 39 selecting 38 scroll zone 37 security startup password 80 while travelling 80 security features Kensington cable lock 10 serial number 3 80 setting up safety precautions 142 158 Index Settings button 42 shipping notebook 78 shortcut menus accessing 39 shortcuts Opening menu 39 shutting down notebook 23 24 Sleep mode 23 28 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 SO DIMM See memory software recovery discs 89 93 re installing 88 sound adjusting 30 45 controls 45 muting 30 41 45 troubleshooting 137 speakers built in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 72 Start camera button 42 starting notebook 21 programs 38 startup password 80 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 25 status indicators battery charge 6 66 Caps Lock 25 CDdrive 25 disc drive 25 drive activity 25 DVD drive 25 hard drive 25 location 13 numeric keypad 25 Pad Lock 25 power 6 www gateway com toggle on or off
89. m or Windows Vista Ultimate or the DVD player program Windows Vista Home Basic il Play or pause the CD or DVD oO Stop playing the CD or DVD aa Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter 40 www gateway com Button Description Mute the sound Press again to restore the sound For more d information see Adjusting the volume on page 45 Capacitive volume control Swipe your finger on the volume sensor strip to change the volume To increase volume move from the towards the To decrease volume move from the towards the Tip You can start swiping at any point on the strip The duration of the swipe determines the amount of the change At the end of this swipe if you keep your finger on the strip the volume control continues to change in the same direction Tapping on the strip does not change the volume Using the optional webcam You can use the optional webcam with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session In addition by using the software included with the webcam you can take pictures or create video clips Webcam Microphone Status indicator 41 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started gt To use the webcam 1 dick Start All Programs Camera Assistant Software then click Camera Assistant Software The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens OR Right click j Camera assistant
90. mage recovery window opens which shows you the progress of the system recovery When recovery is finished the Recovery is complete window opens dick Finish then click Restart Your notebook restarts in its original factory condition You still need to reinstall any software that was not pre installed on your notebook If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in 8 you can find your backed up files in c backup E Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re format your original hard drive you must recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD You also need to recover your notebook s pre installed software and device drivers gt To completely re install Windows 1 If you can still run Windows back up your personal files and create a set of software and driver recovery discs if you have not already done so For instructions see To create discs for recovering pre installed software and drivers on page 89 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook s DVD drive then turn on or restart your notebook When the prompt Press any key to boot from CD or DVD appears press any key on your keyboard A list of valid boot devices appears CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD then press ENTER and follow the on screen instructions 5 After Windows is com
91. management A file was accidentally deleted e Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by following the instructions in Deleting files and folders in your online User Guide AN Caution If a file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied the file cannot be restored PJ Help CEE For more information about restoring deleted files click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search Help box then press ENTER 119 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting Fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader does not recognize your fingerprint e Make sure that you are using the correct method for swiping your finger For more information see Running the TouchStrip Tutorial on page 31 e Make sure that you are using a finger that you have enrolled For more information see Enrolling your fingerprints on page 32 e For more information about troubleshooting the fingerprint reader click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL then click Help Hard drive You see an Insufficient disk space error message e Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup For instructions on deleting unnecessary files see Deleting unnecessary files in your online User Guide e Empty the Recycle Bin by right clicking the Recycle Bin icon then clicking Empty Recycle Bin Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Rec
92. nal diskette drive 7 9 58 external speakers 6 flash drive 7 9 58 HDMI TV out 7 headphone 6 keyboard 7 9 microphone 6 modem dial up 10 monitor VGA 10 60 mouse 7 9 network 7 power 10 18 printer 7 9 projector 60 www gateway com scanner 7 9 speaker 6 television 59 USB 7 9 58 VGA 10 60 wired Ethernet 20 wired network 20 copyright notice 150 D default printer 136 dialing codes 78 dial up modem 10 21 adjusting volume 130 diagnostics 129 dialing properties 128 troubleshooting 127 using while traveling 78 digital audio 58 digital camera memory card reader USB port 7 9 digital video 58 digital video camera connecting 59 directional keys 27 disc drive indicator 25 diskette troubleshooting 115 diskette drive troubleshooting 115 7 55 display brightness 44 switching 28 troubleshooting 116 display properties adjusting 61 documentation User Guide 2 double clicking 38 dragging 39 drivers recovery discs 89 93 re installing 88 drives DVD 52 DVD CD RW 9 52 DVD RW 9 52 hard drive 11 107 HD DVD 52 HD DVD RW 9 identifying drive types 52 multi format DVD RW 9 52 replacing hard drive 107 status indicators 25 troubleshooting 115 117 120 types 52 DSL modem 7 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting 127 DVD cleaning 87 controlling playback 29 40 eject button 53 54 inserting 53 54 manual eject hole 53 54 playing 59 regional code 53 troubleshooting 117 DVD drive drive statu
93. nd 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 battery charge gets low change the battery or connect to ACpower immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work To monitor the battery charge e Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon vil or battery icon fj in the taskbar A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan e Wait for a Low Battery warning message to appear e Look at the battery charge status indicator If your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge you may need to recalibrate the na D Tp more information about the battery charge status indicator see Front on page 6 Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery see rr E the battery on page 68 Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your notebook is connected to AC power While the battery recharges the battery charge indicator turns on 66 www gateway com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a battery SPEM Y manufactured for your Gateway notebook o Discard used batteries according to cal hazardous material regulations The batteries used in this devic
94. ng 20 21 dial up 21 78 DSL 7 20 international adapter 78 jack dial up 10 21 troubleshooting 127 monitor adding external 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting external 138 using 28 using external 62 mouse connecting 38 troubleshooting 130 USB port 7 9 moving pointer 38 screen objects 39 MP3 player memory cards 55 multimedia adjusting volume 45 using DVD drive 52 multimedia panel 12 40 mute button 30 41 muting sound 30 41 45 navigation keys 27 network troubleshooting 131 133 network jack 7 20 networking turning off Bluetooth 49 turning off wireless Ethernet 47 turning on Bluetooth 49 turning on wireless 156 Index Ethernet 47 NTSC PAL jack 59 Num Lock status indicator 25 system key 27 numeric keypad status indicator 25 using 27 0 opening files 38 folders 38 programs 38 shortcut menu 39 P packing notebook 78 password 80 135 startup 80 supervisor 80 user 80 password bank 35 PCMCIA card See Express Card PDA memory cards 55 peripheral devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18 70 advanced settings 72 74 alternate sources 70 automobile airplane adapter 70 battery 66 67 68 69 button 12 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72 www gateway com connector 10 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery
95. nition television into this optional jack For more information see Viewing the display on a projector monitor or television on page 59 Plug USB devices such as a diskette drive flash drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into these ports Component Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Notebook Icon Description Helps cool internal components Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap If the air vents are blocked the nonga may become hot enough to harm your skin Caution Do not block or insert objects into these slots If these slots are blocked your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed Do not use the notebook on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Insert one Type 54 Express Card into this slot For more information see Adding and removing an Express Card on page 57 Enable or disable the optional IEEE 802 11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio The switch must be in the enable position to turn either radio on or off using the FN F2 or FN F6 buttons For more information see Turning your wireless radio on or off on page 47 Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current avi
96. om Recovering pre installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center gt To recover specific drivers and software 1 dick Start All Programs Gateway Recovery Center then click Gateway Recovery Center The Gateway Recovery Center opens Vv Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created For instructions see hice ds pre installed software and drivers using recovery discs on page 93 91 CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that was pre installed click Programs then click Application recovery E Program s originally provided with your PC m na PA rair m pas I OA ro madi iae aramee rrea eet OD ete ee ee fe Se ngaa a Ras EER ee Perens ia antag tommy a e ist ee cates foe Rete eee oF oe ropan net ee te Ss Sate OR To recover device drivers that were pre installed click Hardware then click Device driver recovery 1S Seene tee Cte q O per recovery ems s mea ie a maa mmaa ae e mao ba e e m semn an ee ee Cees aet l ee ems me etea 4 o memeo m eme oet aa an gt y memes m wea A en ene tee te pe met ee ee im eee eee een om me tee a 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover then
97. om while you are away Always keep your notebook with you while waiting in airports train stations or bus terminals Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the X ray machine in security checkpoints Write down your notebook model number and serial number located on the bottom of your notebook in case of theft or loss and keep the information in a safe place Also tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your notebook display Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy Use a startup password to restrict access to your tO The startup password is set using the BIOS utility Caution Use a password that you can remember but that is difficult for someone else to guess The password feature is very secure with no easy way to recover a forgotten password If you forget your password you must return your notebook to Gateway for service To create a startup password 1 Restart your notebook As soon as you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens 2 Open the Security menu highlight Set Supervisor Password then press ENTER and follow the instructions You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user startup password Va Important You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility 3 Highlight Set User Password then
98. omer care label HET EE TE TT Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Icon Description Customer Includes the Customer Care contact information For Care label more information see Gateway contact information on page 2 Battery latch Slide to release the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 67 Battery oe power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery For more information see on O Changing batteries on page 67 Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay For more information see Adding or replacing memory modules on page 103 ooog Liuimiiiririi 4 Hard drive The hard drive is located in this bay For more bay Ej information see Replacing the hard drive kit on page 107 11 CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Optional multimedia panel Speaker espe ee amm Power button as Keyboard Component Icon Keyboard Power button Speakers Multimedia panel optional Touchpad 12 Status indicators Optionalfingerprint Touchpad reader Description Provides all the features of a full sized computer keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 26 Press to turn the power on or off You can also configure the power button for Sleep Resume mode For more information on configuring the power button mode see Changing
99. ons of the ower utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected ogether This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas The Ringer Equivalence Number REN ae to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allow ed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 Japan ARES BO ARRA EER 4 CIS TOBE L Ai bi THA ENS S amp H CE CHUA CO RAIL AML ULAR FA E A ERBBRA VCC IREL KALTEN ET LOL RRB IVA FLUE a YR MU CC MAILS L Ria MEORALZALCEMHN EDF KBORMCLEATELORMORVYALT CES Japanese Modem Notice AQUI t HAT HEHI SSB IS FL AE Cot fille F ZIEH 4S AR RE EAE THEZOED SH IRABIA A AALS FL ETNC ENEELCMMC KEY Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD rive 148 www gateway com All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 825 The laser devices in these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under a US Department of Health an
100. 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 devices may 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 using or turning on the wireless device IEEE 802 11 wireless network radio Your notebook has an IEEE 802 11 radio for accessing the Internet through a wireless access point or communicating with other computers on a wireless Ethernet network gt To turn the wireless IEEE 802 11 radio on 1 Enable the wireless IEEE 802 11 radio by sliding the wireless network switch backward to the ON position For the location of the wireless network switch see Left on page 7 47 48 2 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started If the wireless IEEE 802 11 radio does not turn on automatically press FN F2 The wireless status indicator turns on For the location of the wireless status indicator see Using the status indicators on page 25 OR dick Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center When the Windows Mobility Center window opens click Turn wireless on E gt To turn the wireless IEEE 802 11 radio off Press FN F2 The wireless status indicator turns off For the loc
101. original line e Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed If reducing the connect speed lets you connect call your telephone service The telephone line may be too noisy 128 www gateway com You cannot connect to the Internet The ISP may be having technical difficulties Contact your ISP for technical support See if the modem works with a different communications program The problem may be with just one program Review the troubleshooting information under Internet on page 121 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K Other factors such as line noise telephone service provider equipment or ISP limitations may lower the speed even further If your notebook has a v 90 modem the speed at which you can upload send data is limited to 33 6K If your notebook has a v 92 modem the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 48K Your ISP may not support 48K uploads Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14 400 bps when you have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14 400 bps The modem is not recognized by your notebook Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your notebook For the location of your optional modem Jack see Back on page 10 If the modem share
102. pletely re installed use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your notebook s pre installed software and device drivers For instructions see Recovering pre installed software and drivers using recovery discs on page 93 E 100 O Upgrading Your Notebook e Preventing static electricity discharge e Adding or replacing memory modules e Replacing the hard drive kit CHAPTER 8 Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts turn off your notebook unplug the power cord modem cable and network cable and remove the battery before opening the case Warning To prevent risk of electric shock do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook Na Important Before installing or replacing components you should read and understand the information in this section The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity also known as electrostatic discharge ESD Before installing or replacing components follow these guidelines e Avoid staticcausing surfaces such as carpeted floors plastic and packing foam e 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 e Alw
103. press ENTER and follow the instructions This is the password you need to enter at startup VA Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn on your notebook if it was turned off or put in hibernate mode You do not need to enter the User Password if your notebook was put in Sleep mode 4 Highlight Password on boot then press ENTER www gateway com 5 Highlight Enabled then press ENTER 6 Open the Exit menu highlight Exit Saving Changes then press ENTER 7 When you start your computer you are prompted to enter the user password you set in 3 E e Review the information in Protecting your notebook in your online User Guide Power e Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery If you are traveling internationally take power plug adapters e Takea portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges e To get the best performance from your notebook avoid using the battery whenever possible monitor the battery charge and use the most efficient power management settings For information on conserving battery power using alternate power sources and monitoring the battery charge see Managing Power on page 65 eammnena tips If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports e Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their network
104. purchased with the optional microphone Turns on when the webcam is turned on 3 Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Connecting the AC adapter Connecting to a broadband modem or network Connecting the optional dial up modem Starting your notebook Turning off your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebook Using the status indicators Using the keyboard Using the optional fingerprint reader Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the optional multimedia panel Using the optional webcam Adjusting the brightness Adjusting the volume Turning your wireless radio on or off ne CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your notebook follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor anne the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest Although notebooks are sometimes called laptops do not use your notebook while it rests on your unprotected lap Notebook operating temperatures can become quite high increasing the risk of burns to your legs Instead use a laptop desk to protect your legs Do not use the notebook on any soft ero surface such as your lap a blanket carpet or a sofa Soft surfaces can block your notebook s ventilation openings leading to overheating
105. r favorite secure Web sites so that you can access them without having to re enter your username and password each time you want to log into the site D Tip ma The password bank also works with many computer programs that require entering a username and password gt To create a registration for a Web site 1 Go to the Web site using your Internet browser 2 Login using your username and password 35 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 3 Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor The fingerprint reader menu opens youth 4 ick Register 5 Click on the dialog box or Web site sign in box E gt To log on to a registered Web site 1 Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor The fingerprint reader menu opens 2 dick Registered Sites then click the Web site you want to log onto 3 Your Internet browser opens and automatically logs you onto the Web site E Using the fingerprint reader features For more information about the fingerprint reader and how to use its features click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL then click Help 36 www gateway com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad two buttons and a scroll zone Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction You can use the scroll zone to scroll through documents Use of th
106. r to the sensor De mot swing your finger at the end of the movement oPouten you finger to tue center of De sensor 1o adsave fie best contact Start scarring for the lest truck port Li 32 4 5 www gateway com If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected then click Next The TouchStrip Tutorial runs After you have completed the tutorial the Enrollment screen appears OR If you do not want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial click to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box then click Next The Enrollment screen appears User s fingers Erolsent a fe process of cestino finger pret sarcies dentfyrg fe user O2 butten above a frger t start erroimert Wau Pingerorit device merery contains 20 fee dots dick the button above the finger you are enrolling A new box appears with three empty circles in it an 33 6 7 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started Swipe your finger A sample will be created and is indicated by a fingerprint icon in one of the circles Repeat 6 two more times then click Next The Advanced Security screen appears Advanced Security Configure the security level of fs passport Data wi be encrypted by an additions seare hey which may be cbtaned from a herdnare security drvece Advanced Security type Hartieare tased seasty User secret data s be Protected by a secre hey stored nade fegerprint
107. re for informational purposes only Label information varies by model features ordered and location www gateway com Gateway 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 Online Support Gateway 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 For more information For more information about your notebook visit Gateway s Support page at www gateway com or the Web address shown eae notebook s label The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 2 Checking Out Your Notebook e Front e Left e Right e Back e Bottom e Keyboard area e LCD panel Front CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Notebook Component Microphone jack Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Icon Gy Oy R Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack The built in speakers are turned off when PG or headphones are plugged into this
108. re information see Changing advanced settings on page 74 Using power saving modes Always save your work before using Sleep mode In Sleep 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 71 CHAPTER 5 Managing Power When in Hibernate mode your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive then turns the power completely off If your notebook _ and you want __ then 1S Ou On Enter Sleep or Press FN F3 Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click Start click mode the arrow next to the lock icon then click Hibernate In Sleep Hybrid Exit Sleep Hybrid Press the power Sleep or Hibernate Sleep or button mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can at the function of your notebook s power button Sleep system key and power saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility Center by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings Changing the power plan 72 Power plans groups of power settings let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off You can select one of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan Three power plans are pre defined for you e Balanced This is th
109. re information about using the webcam while using an Internet chat service see the help for that service Adjusting the brightness gt To adjust screen brightness 44 Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on the keyboard For more information see System key combinations on page 28 OR dick Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center window opens Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness ak al For more information about the Windows Mobility Center see Using the Windows Mobility Center in your online User Guide www gateway com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook gt To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls e If you are using external speakers turn the knob on the front of the speakers OR Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard For more information see System key combinations on page 28 OR Use the mute button and capacitive volume control on the optional multimedia panel For more information see Using the optional multimedia panel on page 40 OR Click Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center window opens Slide the Volume control to the desired volume level Soy Tp ma For more information about the
110. reader and ordy on successfis match Dota are encrypted aang the bey stored n Woemnt dewe V Enable bac gasenerd which wil be uted in case of not working security device sws om gt cone Type a password in the Backup password box type the same password in the Retype password box then click Next Click Finish _ Using the Fingerprint Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is used You can 34 Add new fingerprints to the database Edit or delete fingerprints from the database Modify how fingerprints are used for logging onto the notebook Modify how the fingerprint reader is used for scrolling www gateway com gt To use the Fingerprint Control Center 1 dick Start All Programs Protector Suite QL then click Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center opens aen E broteria bete Lathan Tarii g Fingerprint Control Center Fingerprints Enrol or edt curteet user s fingerprint jomplates Settings Configure the fingerprint software Help Gat help mformabon 2 If you are logged into the notebook with administrator privileges click Elevate administrative privileges for user so you can make changes to the settings 3 Click the yellow arrow in front of an option then click the option or setting you want to change E Using the password bank The password bank stores registrations to you
111. rge contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label For more information see Gateway contact information on page 2 Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery we recommend that you initially condition fully charge an discharge your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of use to let it reach its maximum rated capacity Over the long term use the battery at least once a month even if it was kept in a cool dry place for storage but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for a lithium ion battery than one complete discharge and recharging a partially charged lithium ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook e Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth e Dim the display as low as is comfortable e Disconnect all external devices like USB devices Remove Express Cards when you do not need them Many Express Cards use a small amount of power while inserted even if they are not being used 69 CHAPTER 5 Managing Power Select the Power saver power plan to get maximum ais savings DNI P more information about using power plans see Changing err power settings on page 72
112. rictions on the use of wireless devices Since your notebook is equipped with a wireless device when traveling betw een countries with your notebook check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country United States of America 144 A Caution Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service N Caution The transmitting device embedded in this notebook may not be used with any antenna other than the one provided with the notebook Federal Communications Commission FCC Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band and or 5 15 5 35 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section is only applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the United States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label N Caution In order to comply with FCC requirements this transmitter must not be operated or co located in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna installed in the notebook www gateway com The
113. rt HDMI display quality is usually superior for TV images HDMI also transmits audio to your television Many older TVs do not have an HDMI port e VGA If your TV does not include and HDMI port but does include a VGA port connect the VGA cable from the notebook s VGA monitor port to the TV s VGA In port Many older TVs do not have a VGA port VGA only transmits video You should use the built in speakers a set of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook to a stereo system to hear sound Quality of video cables Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality Gateway recommends using high quality video cables that can be purchased from Gateway Important m Cable connections must be made correctly for optimal video quality A poor cable connection can lower video quality Screen resolution By default the notebook uses a screen resolution optimized for the LCD screen Many older TVs cannot display this high of a resolution and may shift scramble or scroll the picture For a better picture on a TV display you may need to lower the screen resolution to 800 x 600 or 640 x 480 For more information about changing the screen resolution see Changing color depth and screen resolution in your online User Guide Help CEE For more information about ap ge display settings click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing
114. rting your notebook siciu avans Sra eae sevbaee eaves 21 Waking up your notebook cece eee e eens 23 Turning off your notebook ceicsea daa bite aide e tears 23 Restarting rebooting your notebook 005 24 Using the status indicators cce cece eee eens 25 Using the keyboard 3213514305025 efit ison ieante dda 26 Key yes tras cect cia cect ae cea era ald UO ted oer dake 27 Contents System key combinations cccc cence eee nee 28 Using the optional fingerprint reader ce eens 31 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial eee eens 31 Enrolling your fingerprints e7 eto coi tees teen 32 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 34 Using the password bank cc cece eee eeee 35 Using the fingerprint reader features 36 Using the EZ Pad touchpad cece cence nee e ees 37 Using the optional multimedia panel 005 40 Using the optional webcam 0c cece ee eee ee aes 41 Adjusting the brightness 2 wa seiweseswa seahaxeina sets 44 Adjusting the volume vinnie ieads tot pease veers seas 45 Turning your wireless radio on or off 0 008 47 IEEE 802 11 wireless network radio 0eeeaee 47 Bluetooth radio 22 2a au dae Ceadenaee teak tw aah baeais 49 Chapter 4 Using Drives and Accessories 51 Using the DVD drive 2 csedse ee das bid nran 52 Identifying drive types ccc cece cece eee 52 Us
115. ructions When the notebook is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows through the notebook To avoid electrical shock always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the notebook www gateway com Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the notebook me ys does not operate properly when the operating instructions are ollowed The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The notebook performance changes Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway Regulatory compliance statements Wireless guidance Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 also known as wireless Ethernet or WiFi wireless Internet and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Low power Radio transmitting ope devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices may be present embedded in your notebook atem These devices may operate in the 4 GHz i e 802 11b g LAN amp Bluetooth 5 2 GHz i e 802 11a LAN and traditional cellular or PCS cellular vands e Cell
116. ry compliance statements Environmental information Notices APPENDIX A Legal Information Important safety information 142 Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway system Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations Such areas include pa oxygen laden environ tient care areas of medi ments or industrial faci cal and dental facilities ities Warning To reduce the r 24 AWG UL listed or CSA certified telecommu modem connection isk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger for example No nication line cord for your dialup Your Gateway notebook is information technology eq ipment However to ensure designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of safe use of this notebook it is important that the safety instructions marked on the notebook and in the documentation are followed Setting up your system Read and follow all instructions marked on the notebook and in the documentation before you operate your notebook Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use Do not use this notebook near water or a heat source such as a radiator Set up the notebook on a stable work surface The notebook should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label Openings in the notebook case are provided for ventilation Do
117. ry has its own technology its own rate of charge and so on Charging lithium batteries correctly is one way to extend their life and to avoid damage Storing batteries 86 Do not charge up the battery then store it away A stored battery should be used every three to four weeks Let the battery fully discharge then recharge to 40 if you plan to store it again If you store a battery for longer than three to four weeks the battery could fully discharge because the battery circuitry itself consumes power If you have a spare lithium ion battery use one exclusively and keep the other cool by placing it in the refrigerator Make sure that it is wrapped protectively and that nothing will be dropped on it Do not freeze the battery Do not use old batteries Avoid purchasing spare lithium ion batteries and storing them for later use Do not buy old stock even if it is sold at clearance prices While it makes sense to have 2 or 3 extra batteries so that you always have a fresh one charged up and ready to go if you buy batteries and store bah for years they may not work when you decide to use them www gateway com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on fixed power However remember that when you have removed the battery from your notebook while using it with an electrical outlet the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the no
118. s e If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures let it warm to room temperature before turning it on e Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally 81 82 CHAPTER 6 Traveling with Your Notebook Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software WW Tip ma You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center 1 Maintaining Your Notebook e Caring for your notebook e Cleaning your notebook e Maintaining the battery e Ceaning CDs or DVDs e Recovering your system CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook To extend the life of your notebook Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook and do not put any 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 case 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 corrupted Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature changes The case and LCD panel can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and
119. s indicator 25 identifying 52 locating 9 troubleshooting 117 using 52 DVD player program 40 DVD CD RW drive See DVD drive DVD RW drive See DVD drive E Effects button 42 eject button CD 53 54 DVD 53 54 eject hole CD 53 54 DVD 53 54 153 electrostatic discharge ESD 102 EmPower power adapter 70 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 7 20 Express Card adding 57 inserting 57 installing 57 removing 57 slot 57 troubleshooting 119 external monitor 10 28 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 129 files Opening 38 transferring 79 troubleshooting 119 fingerprint enrolling 32 fingerprint reader control center 34 locating 13 password bank 35 troubleshooting 120 tutorial 31 using 31 Fn key 27 28 folders Opening 38 function keys 27 G Gatew ay contact information 2 model number 3 154 Index serialnumber 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re installing drivers 91 re installing programs 91 re installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing 64 replacing 107 troubleshooting 120 HDMI TV out jack 7 HDMI port 28 58 59 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 23 71 hot swapping 57 58 Hybrid Sleep mode 28 71 system key 28 turning on 74 IEEE 802 11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 64 installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 5
120. s the telephone line with another device make sure that the telephone line is not in use for example someone is on the telephone or another modem is in use Use a different modem cable Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection Shut down and restart your notebook Run Windows modem diagnostics gt To run modem diagnostics 1 ose all open programs 2 dick Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 3 dick Hardware and Sound 129 Mouse 130 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting dick Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens Click the Modems tab dick your modem then click Properties The Modem Properties dialog box opens Click the Diagnostic tab then click Query Modem If information about the modem appears the modem passed diagnostics If no modem information is available a white screen appears with no data or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond the modem did not pass diagnostics Help CEE For more information about modem troubleshooting click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in the Search Help box then press ENTER The modem is noisy when it dials and connects e When your modem tries to connect to another modem it begins handshaking Handshaking is a digital getting acquainted convers
121. se the CD or DVD Stop playing the CD or DVD Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter 29 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To FN then press this system key Increase the brightness of the display n Decrease the brightness of the display SRTA Increase volume For more information see PgUp Adjusting the volume on page 45 q Decrease volume For more information see PgDn Adjusting the volume on page 45 Kv Mute the sound Press the key combination End again to restore the sound For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 45 30 www gateway com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that provides enhanced security and convenience The fingerprint reader is located between the left and right touchpad buttons Features include Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between user accounts Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in Windows and Web based applications Launch an application based on which finger you swipe A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can access Boot level security that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows Scrolling so you can use the fingerprint reader in place of the touchpad Running the Touc
122. sed glass cleaners 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 85 CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of a notebook battery is about 1 5 to 3 years under normal conditions As the battery begins to die you will have to recharge the battery more frequently because it cannot hold a full charge Do not expose the battery to high heat or freezing temperatures Hot batteries discharge very quickly and cold ones cannot create as much power Short battery life is more likely to be caused by heat than by charge discharge patterns Keep your lithium ion battery cool Avoid a hot car for example Charge often but do not try to fully discharge the battery frequently This ony adds strain Several partial discharges regular use with frequent recharges are better for lithium ion than one total discharge Recharging a partially charged lithium ion battery does not cause any harm because it has no memory Batteries with fuel gauges notebooks should be calibrated by applying a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges Running the battery down in the equipment does this If ignored the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in some cases will cut off the device prematurely Using the right charger is important By now you probably know that each kind of batte
123. system is restored using the restore point you specified This process may take several minutes and may restart your notebook E 96 www gateway com Manually creating a restore point gt To manually create a restore point 1 dick Start Control Panel System and Maintenance then click Backup and Restore Center The Backup and Restore Center opens On the left side of the window click Create a restore point or change settings then click Next The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab Syste Propertes nee Veen Hawt hied roe P Type a description for the restore point such as the date and time then click Create The restore point is created Click OK 97 CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 If your notebook s problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition This process is called a factory recovery N Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive then reinstalls Windows and any pre installed software and device drivers If you can access important files on your hard drive back them up now gt To delete everything on your hard drive and re install all factory software 1 If you can still run Windows a dick Start All Programs Gateway Recovery Center then click Gateway Recovery
124. tebook is running on AC power the battery constantly charges even though it has a full charge This reduces the life of the battery If the battery is fully charged and you want to run on AC power remove the battery Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge not around in a circle using a product made especially for the purpose Sa a EA Em 4 Recovering your system You can solve most notebook problems by following the information in Troubleshooting on page 113 or in the technical support pages at www gateway com Problem solving may also involve re installing some or all of the notebook s software also called recovering or restoring your system Gateway provides everything you need to recover your system under most conditions N Caution To prepare your notebook for additional system recovery options you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible For instructions see Preparing for software and device driver recovery on page 89 87 CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook e If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly the problem may be solved by re installing the software or the hardware drivers To recover software and drivers that were pre installed at the factory see Recovering pre installed software and drivers on page 88 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre inst
125. ted and corrected try using the diskette again For instructions on running Error checking see Checking the hard drive for errors in your online User Guide You see a Non system disk NTLDR is missing or Disk error error message e ject the diskette from the diskette drive then press ENTER e Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM compatible The diskette drive status indicator is lit continuously e Remove the diskette from the drive If the indicator stays on try restarting your notebook The screen is too dark e Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center For more information about adjusting the brightness see Adjusting the brightness on page 44 The screen resolution is not correct e Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box For instructions on changing the screen resolution see Changing the color depth and screen resolution in your online User Guide www gateway com The text on the display is dim or difficult to read e Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center For more information about adjusting the brightness see Adjusting the brightness on page 44 e Change the display settings For instructions on changing the oepa settings see Changing screen settings in your online User Guide e Move your notebook away from sources of electrical interference such as televisions
126. ter without Media Center must also have Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack SP 1 or 2 Windows Media Player 9 or later and the Windows patch Q810243 Update You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your home DVD player e Yes you can DVDs recorded with the Media Center can be played on a home DVD player Memory 126 You see a Memory error message e Make sure that the memory module is inserted correctly in the memory bay slot For more information about installing memory see Adding or replacing memory modules on page 103 e Use the Me Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is failing gt To check the memory 1 dick Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 dick System and Maintenance 3 dick Administrative Tools 4 Double click Memory Diagnostics Tool then follow the on screen instructions a ey Help CEE For more information about troubleshooting memory errors click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword memory error in the Search Help box then press ENTER You see a Not enough memory error message e ose all programs then restart your notebook www gateway com Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window Reboot your notebook Modem cable or DSL The modem does not connect Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet n
127. tery gauge Y Important Select models have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into the BIOS If your notebook does not have this utility in BIOS use the non BIOS procedure gt To recalibrate the battery using BIOS 1 Connect the AC adapter then turn on your notebook As soon as your notebook starts and you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens 2 3 Open the Advanced menu 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar Open the Exit menu highlight Exit Saving Changes then press ENTER 6 Select Yes then press ENTER The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress The entire process takes several hours When the recalibration has finished the message Press Esc key to exit appears 7 Press Esc The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge E gt To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS 1 Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook Ul www gateway com WW Completely discharge the battery 4 After the battery is completely drained reconnect your notebook to AC power 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue E PVA Important If after completing this procedure the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate cha
128. the LCD panel gt To change advanced power management settings 1 dick Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center window opens 2 dick Change power settings The Select a power plan window opens 3 dicka setting on the left side of the screen that you want to change The top three settings are not tied to a power plan The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan CEE For more information about changing the power management settings click Start then click Help and Support Type the ye hl power management in the Search Help box then press ENTER E gt To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode 1 On the Select a power plan window click Change plan settings for the plan you are using The Change settings for the plan window opens 2 dick Change advanced power settings The Power Options dialog box opens 74 3 4 www gateway com dick the in front of Sleep then click the in front of Allow hybrid sleep Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in Hel CEE For more information about hybrid sleep click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Help box then press ENTER 15 76 CHAPTER 5 Managing Power 6 Traveling with Your Notebook Packing your notebook Traveling by air Dial up modem Radio frequency wireless connections Files Security Power Additional
129. the telephone network the telephone company will notify you i advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required The telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company wil provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission or public service commission for information When programming or making test calls to emergency numbers Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call Perform such activities in the off peak hours such as early morning or late evenings The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message dearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent an identification of the business other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending m
130. to drain it Let the keyboard dry before using it again If the keyboard does not work after it dries you may need to replace it Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode Media Center mode is available only on Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate versions To view Media Center troubleshooting information that is not covered in this section go to the Gateway support Web Site at www gateway com Hel ca For more information about Windows Media Center click Start then click Help and Support Type the phrase Media Center in the Search Help box then press ENTER The Media Center video display looks bad on your TV Many factors such as the display type quality of the video source type of connection used quality of video cables display device screen resolution size of TV age of the TV or the type of TV interlaced or progressive scan can affect the video quality significantly e Display type Some retail TVs may provide lower quality video A progressive scan display device with an HDMI or VGA input is the best choice 123 124 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting Type of connection used You can connect the notebook video output to a TV However the connection type has an affect on the video quality The notebook has two video outputs e HDMI f your TV includes an HDMI port connect the HDMI cable from the notebook s HDMI Out port to the TV s HDMI In po
131. ular data modem The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device N Warning n environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or estaba 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 devices may 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 device iD Warning f your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and the notebook is fully assembled Caution Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Please contact Gateway for service 143 APPENDIX A Legal Information Additional limitations cautions and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections or country group sections The wireless devices in your system are only qualified for use in the countries identified by the Radio Approval Marks on the system rating label If the country you will be using the wireless device in is not listed please contact
132. ules 103 Contents Replacing the hard drive Kit ccc cece cence aes 107 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines as ino ga etetitoe dias g liao d iaak 114 FIRSU SUCDS uiia sea iea ee me cata Dawe Raa Deane 114 Troubleshooting sted tea a eroadeameteam naan 115 AUN Oi at iaaieo in nade ae ee xin nade Melee 115 Battery uri alito adits alee be alee ts alee bn ales te lst ta alate 115 CDdriveS ean aapi cha tea Ce AR Re Re ES 115 Diskette drive external li ietecc e dea aed eh ae ened ers 115 Display sat4cetboeiwtonsitatateeteieatakeiaut edt 116 DVD AFIVES tsa etc dt ate ana ote neta eo 117 Ethermneteorzsa iceman were e ewe os wees 119 EXOFESS CANS eerie areae di nia Pate donb die vet dew wath 119 File management 5 0 it an hiae ia w tiie ie reece 119 Fingerprint reader a1 24 ivead yaad ivea dh iwetonaad es 120 Hard drive sien ns tars ence Barges sadn E te 120 Internet cdi Sewn sae teed eee Sey ede ke 121 Keyboard axi4 ct widened a r Ae Aa a WAG a AARAA ah 122 Media Canter eira ra e ay dn V E AE 123 MEMOR cirian nant a haw eine ce Wee E e ea 126 Memory card reader scics cca et enarad tee atnwneaiaedats 127 Modem cable or DSL uainc 127 Modem dial up n n nnnnnnunnnnnnuna nrnna 127 MOUSE i ii aieea Tiy nha te neues ake teats E E E 130 Networks wired lt se otwna owe twee So aaa estat 131 Networks wireless 0 ccc cece eects 133 PaSSWOROS ssa cauelitatt hase a ike tour et
133. ure that all cables are plugged in securely If you have recently installed hardware or software make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway see the manufacturer s documentation and technical support resources If you have how to questions about using a program see e Online Help e Printed documentation e The Microsoft Windows documentation e The software publisher s Web site See the troubleshooting section of this chapter iD Warning To avoid pea injury do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if e Power cords or plugs are damaged e Liquid has been spilled into your notebook e Your notebook was droppe e The case was damaged Instead unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician Have your customer ID serial number and order number available along with a detailed description of your problem including the exact text of any error messages and the steps you have taken Make sure that your notebook is nearby at the time of your call The technician may have you follow troubleshooting steps The label on the bottom of your notebook includes the Gateway Customer Care telephone number For more information see Gateway contact information on page 2 139 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting 140 A Legal Information Important safety information Regulato
134. use a surge protector If you have a telephone modem use a surge protector that has a modem jack If you have a cable modem use a surge protector that has an antenna cable TV jack During an electrical storm unplug both the surge protector and the modem Connecting to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network gt To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on your notebook NY Tip mi When using a cable with a sleeve over the plug pull the sleeve back to make sure that the plug locks into the jack 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem DSL modem or Ethernet network jack E 20 www gateway com Connecting the optional dial up modem Your notebook may have a built in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line Warning To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger for example No 24 AWG UL listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord for your dialup modem connection gt To connect the optional modem 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack 7 on your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack fv Important The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines
135. ution The 80211A radio LAN your notebook may have been equipped with operates in the same frequency range as high power radar which has priority use and may damage the radio LAN if both are present and being used in the same area w As a general quideline a separation of 8 inches N cm between the wireless device and the body for u e of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities is typical This device should be used more than 8 inches 20 cm from the body when wireless devices are on The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Industry Canada Operation of this device is aubjegt to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS 03 for produ
136. work see Bluetooth Networking in your online User Guide CEE For more information about Bluetooth click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Bluetooth in the Search Help box then press NTER 49 50 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started Disabling the Bluetooth radio You should disable the Bluetooth radio while traveling by Arping to prevent it from being accidently turned on while in ight gt To disable the Bluetooth radio e Slide the wireless network switch forward to the OFF position to disable both IEEE 802 11 and Bluetooth For the location of the wireless network switch see Left on page 7 4 Using Drives and Accessories Using the DVD drive Using the memory card reader Adding and removing an Express Card Installing a printer or other peripheral device Viewing the display on a projector monitor or television Ordering accessories CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Accessories Using the DVD drive You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one of the following drive types Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos ff your drivehasthis This is your drive DVD DVD drive compact g Combination ISE DYD DVD CD RW drive ReWritable ROM compact g Multi format ONSE VD double layer aE RomRRw DVD RW drive HD DVD HD DVD drive _
137. y is facing up then try again Shut down and restart your notebook Cean the DVD For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 87 Make sure that the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code match Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your notebook For instructions on playing a DVD see Playing music and movies in your online User Guide www gateway com A DVD does not produce sound on a television e Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection however audio is not transmitted through a monitor jack If you are connecting your notebook to a television using the monitor jack use the built in speakers a set of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook to a stereo system to hear sound while playing a DVD You cannot eject a CD or DVD e Your notebook must be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs If you do not want to turn on your notebook manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole For the location of the manual eject hole see Using a tray load DVD drive on page 53 Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is covered under Networks wired on page 131 Express Cards You installed an Express Card and now your notebook is having problems e Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the Express Card For more information see your Express Card s documentation File
138. ycle Bin e Save your files to another drive If the hard drive is full copy any files not regularly used to backup media then delete them from the hard drive Help CEE For more information about file management click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword file management in the Search Help box then press ENTER You see a Data error message e This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive To fix hard drive problems run the Error checking program For instructions on fixing hard drive problems see Checking the hard drive for errors in your online User Guide The hard drive cannot be accessed or you see a General failure reading drive C error message e If a diskette is in the diskette drive eject it and restart your notebook 120 Internet www gateway com Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly Remove it firmly reinsert it then restart your notebook For more information about removing your hard drive see Replacing the hard drive kit on page 107 If your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may need to reinstall the operating system You cannot connect to the Internet If you are using a dial up modem make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack For the location of your modem jack see Back on page 10 OR If you are using a cab
139. your local Radio Approval agency for requirements Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time Because the wireless devices which may be embedded into your notebook emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Gateway believes these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation Measurements have been performed to show that the RF exposure is below what is considered safe limits however care should be taken to make sure the user or bystanders keep the transmitter away from their body when the wireless device is transmitting The transmitting antenna installed in the top third of the lid should be used in a manner to maintain 8 inches 20 cm from user s or bystander s bodies The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoors is prohibited Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices Dm Q Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used See the Gateway System Restoration Kit or contact Gateway Customer Care for additional information NA Important Every country has different rest

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