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Contents
Using the Internet
Using Multimedia
Windows Basics
Managing Power
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Sending and Receiving Faxes
Travel Tips
Customizing Your Computer
Networking Your Computer
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Maintaining Your Computer
Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator
Troubleshooting
Restoring Software
Upgrading Your Notebook
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index
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Checking Out 1 Your Gateway
Front
Checking Out Your Gateway
Component Icon Description
Left side
Left side
Component Icon Description
Right side
Right side
Back
Component
Back
Bottom
Bottom
Keyboard area
Keyboard area
Identifying your model
Gateway model number
Gateway serial number
Internal wireless label
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
Identifying your model
Finding your specifications
Finding your specifications
Accessories
Accessories
Printers
Checking Out Your Gateway
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter
To connect the AC adapter
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter
Protecting from power source problems
Starting your notebook
Waking up your notebook
To start your notebook
Starting your notebook
Turning off your notebook
To turn off your notebook in Windows XP
To turn off your notebook in Windows
Restarting rebooting your notebook
Restarting rebooting your notebook
To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook
Status indicators
Indicator Icon Description
Using the keyboard
Using the keyboard
Key types
Key type Icon Description
System key combinations
Press and hold F N while Pressing this system key
Decrease the brightness of the display
Multi-function buttons
Multi-function buttons
Button Icon Press to
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Using the touchpad
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Getting Started
Connecting the modem
Connecting the modem
To connect the modem
Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
To connect to a wired Ethernet network
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Broadband Internet connections
Getting Started
Getting Help
HelpSpot
To start HelpSpot
Getting Help
HelpSpot
Searching for a topic
HelpSpot videos
To play a HelpSpot video
Online help
Gateway Web site
Gateway Web site
Using eSupport
Support Home tab
Windows Basics
About the Windows environment
Windows Basics
Using the desktop
Using the Start menu
Using the desktop
To use the Start menu
Click a file or program to open it
Adding icons to the desktop
To add icons to the desktop
Identifying window items
Identifying window items
Window item Description
Working with files and folders
Viewing drives
To view the drives on your computer
Creating folders
To see the files and folders on a drive
Working with files and folders
To create a folder
Copying and moving files and folders
To copy a file or folder to another folder
To move a file or folder to another folder
To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin
Deleting files and folders
To delete files or folders
Browsing for files and folders
To empty the Recycle Bin
To browse for a file
Working with files and folders
Searching for files
Using the Windows Search utility
To find files and folders using the Search utility
Searching for files
Using advanced search options
Working with documents
Creating a new document
To create a new document
Working with documents
Saving a document
To save a document
Opening a document
To open a document
Printing a document
To print a document
Shortcuts
Shortcuts
Do this
Windows Basics
Using the Internet
Using the Internet
Learning about the Internet
Setting up an Internet account
To set up an Internet account with America Online
Setting up an Internet account
Accessing your Internet account
To connect to your America Online Internet account
To disconnect from your America Online Internet account
Using the World Wide Web
Using the World Wide Web
Connecting to a Web site
To connect to a Web site
Downloading files
To download files or programs from a Web site
Using e-mail
To send e-mail using America Online
Sending e-mail
To check your e-mail using America Online
Using e-mail
Checking your e-mail
Using the Internet
Using Multimedia
Using the diskette drive
Using Multimedia
To use a diskette
Using the diskette drive
Using the CD or DVD drive
Identifying drive types
CD drive CD-RW drive DVD drive
Using the CD or DVD drive
Inserting a CD or DVD
To insert a CD or DVD
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume in Windows XP
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls
To adjust the overall volume level from Windows
Adjusting the volume
To adjust specific volume levels
Adjusting the volume in Windows
To adjust overall volume level using hardware controls
To adjust overall volume level from Windows
To adjust specific volume levels
Listening to CDs
Listening to CDs in Windows XP
To play a CD
Listening to CDs
When the media player opens, click play
Listening to CDs in Windows
Recording and playing audio
To make an audio recording
To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder
Recording and playing audio
To play a file using the Windows Media Player
Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
Using MusicMatch
Playing CDs
To play a music CD in Windows XP
Using MusicMatch
Creating MP3 music files
To play a music CD in Windows
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To create rip MP3 files
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Editing track information
To edit track information
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Building a music library
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Changing the music library display settings
To change the music library display settings
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Listening to Internet radio
To listen to an Internet radio station
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Using a recordable drive
Using advanced features
Using a recordable drive
Creating data CDs
To create a data CD
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Creating music CDs
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To create music CDs
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Copying CDs
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To copy a CD
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Playing a DVD
To play a DVD
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Playing a DVD
Viewing the display on a television
To view your notebook display on a television
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Viewing the display on a television
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Capturing video
To use Pinnacle Expression
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Capturing video
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Sending and 7 Receiving Faxes
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Installing and configuring Fax
Installing Fax in Windows XP
To install Fax
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Configuring Fax in Windows XP
To configure Microsoft Fax
Installing and configuring Fax
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Configuring Fax in Windows
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Sending a simple fax
To send a simple fax
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Sending a simple fax
Setting up your cover page template
To set up your fax cover page template
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Faxing from programs
To fax a document directly from most programs
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Faxing from programs
Faxing a scanned document
Receiving and viewing a fax
To fax a document that you have scanned
To receive and view a fax in Windows XP
Canceling a fax
To cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows XP
To cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows
Canceling a fax
Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP
To automatically retry sending a fax
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Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP
To automatically cancel a failed fax
Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP
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Managing Power
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Monitoring the battery charge
Managing Power
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Recharging the battery
Recharging the battery
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Recalibrating the battery
To recalibrate the battery
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Changing batteries
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Installing a secondary battery
To install a secondary battery
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Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
Using alternate power sources
Extending battery life
Changing power modes
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If your computer You want to Then
Changing power settings
Changing the power scheme
To change the power scheme
Changing power settings
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Changing alarm options
To change the alarm options
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Changing advanced settings
To change advanced power management settings
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Activating and using Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode
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To use Hibernate mode
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Changing SpeedStep settings
To change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP
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To change SpeedStep settings in Windows
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Travel Tips
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Radio frequency wireless connections
Modem
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Travel Tips
Files
Security
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Files
Power
To create a startup password
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Additional tips
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Additional tips
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Customizing 10 Your Computer
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Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
Adjusting the color depth
To change the color depth
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Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
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Adjusting the screen resolution
To adjust the screen resolution
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Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
To change desktop colors in Windows XP
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To change desktop colors in Windows
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Changing the desktop background
To change the desktop background in Windows XP
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To change the desktop background in Windows
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Click the Background tab
Selecting a screen saver
To select a screen saver
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Changing the touchpad settings
To change your touchpad settings
Changing the touchpad settings
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Programming the multi-function buttons
To program the multi-function buttons
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Adding and modifying user accounts
To add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP
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Adding and modifying user accounts
To switch user accounts in Windows XP
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Networking Your Computer
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Benefits of networking
Sharing a single Internet connection
Sharing drives
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Sharing peripheral devices
Streaming audio and video files
Playing multi-player games
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Wired Ethernet network
Wireless Ethernet Ieee 802.11a or Ieee 802.11b network
Selecting a network connection
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Using a wired Ethernet network
Using a wired Ethernet network
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
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Example wired Ethernet network
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Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
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Using a wireless Ethernet network
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Example access point wireless Ethernet network
Using a wireless Ethernet network
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Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
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For more information
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Using your notebook on a network
To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XP
Using your notebook on a network
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Moving from Your 12 Old Computer
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Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
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Moving from Your Old Computer
Transferring files
Finding your files
To find files in the My Documents folder
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To find files using Find or Search
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File type File usually ends
Transferring Internet settings
Setting up your ISP
Transferring Internet settings
To use the Internet Connection Wizard
Installing your old printer or scanner
Installing a USB printer or scanner
Transferring your e-mail and address book
Transferring your Internet shortcuts
Installing a parallel port printer
To install your old printer
Installing your old printer or scanner
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Installing your old programs
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Maintaining 13 Your Computer
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Maintenance task Immediately
Caring for your computer
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Maintaining Your Computer
Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed
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Caring for your computer
Creating an emergency startup diskette
To create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP
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Creating an emergency startup diskette
Protecting your computer from viruses
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To scan for viruses
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Protecting your computer from viruses
To update Norton AntiVirus
To remove a virus
214
Managing hard drive space
Checking hard drive space
To check hard drive space
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Using Disk Cleanup
To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program
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Checking the hard drive for errors
To check the hard drive for errors
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Defragmenting the hard drive
To run Disk Defragmenter
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Backing up files
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Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
To start the Scheduled Task Wizard
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Cleaning your computer
Cleaning the exterior
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Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the computer screen
Cleaning the mouse
Cleaning your computer
To clean your trackball mouse
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Restoring Software
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Using the Restoration CDs
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Restoring Software
Reinstalling device drivers
To reinstall device drivers
Reinstalling device drivers
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To update device drivers
Updating device drivers
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Updating device drivers
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Reinstalling programs
To reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD
Reinstalling programs
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Reinstalling Windows
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Reinstalling Windows
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Upgrading Your
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Adding and removing a PC Card
To insert a PC Card
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Upgrading Your Notebook
To remove a PC Card
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Adding and removing a PC Card
Changing drives
To change bay modules
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Changing drives
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Preventing static electricity discharge
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Preventing static electricity discharge
Adding or replacing memory
To add or replace memory modules
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Adding or replacing memory
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Replacing the main hard drive kit
To replace the main hard drive kit
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Replacing the main hard drive kit
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Using Gateway 450 Port Replicator
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Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator
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Connecting to the port replicator
Connecting to the port replicator
Attaching to the port replicator
To attach your notebook to the port replicator
Disconnecting from the port replicator
To separate your notebook from the port replicator
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Securing your port replicator
To secure your notebook and port replicator
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Troubleshooting
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Safety guidelines
Troubleshooting
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First steps
Software support tools
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First steps
Troubleshooting
CD or DVD drives
Your notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive
An audio CD does not produce sound
DVD movie will not play
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Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Device installation
To check IRQ usage in Windows XP
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Diskette drive
To check IRQ usage in Windows
To free IRQ resources for the new device
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Display
270
To restore deleted files
File management
271
You see an Insufficient disk space error message
You see a Data error message
Hard drive
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Internet
Secondary hard drive is not recognized
You cannot connect to the Internet
273
Connecting to a Web site takes too long
Keyboard
Built-in keyboard does not work
External keyboard does not work
Memory
Modem
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To check the dialing properties in Windows XP
To check the dialing properties in Windows
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Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K
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To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server
Modem is not recognized by your notebook
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To run modem diagnostics in Windows XP
To run modem diagnostics in Windows
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To turn down the modem volume in Windows XP
To turn down the modem volume in Windows
Mouse
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Passwords
Networks
281
Power
Your notebook is not working on AC power
Your notebook is not working on battery power
PC Cards
To set a default printer in Windows XP
To set a default printer in Windows
Printer
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You see a Printer queue is full error message
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Sound
Touchpad
285
Video
External monitor is not working
TV out is not working
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Telephone support
Before calling Gateway Technical Support
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Telephone support
Service description How to reach
Resource Service description How to reach
Telephone numbers
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Tutoring and training
Self-help
Tutoring
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Resource Service description For more information
Training
290
Important safety information
Setting up your system
291
Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
Replacement parts and accessories
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Care during use
Wireless Guidance
Regulatory compliance statements
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United States of America
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Unintentional emitter per FCC Part
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FCC declaration of conformity
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Canada
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Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
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Mexico
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Intentional emitter
Unintentional emitter
Laser safety statement
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Macrovision statement
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All Rights Reserved
Trademark Acknowledgments
Index
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USB 3, 37
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Wireless 192, 193, 194
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Fn 28
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Jack 6, 35
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Battery 25, 140, 141, 142, 143
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