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CHAPTER2, Checking Out Your Notebook, •Front, •Left, •Right, •Back, •Bottom, •Keyboard area
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Checking Out Your Notebook
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Front
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Left
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Right
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Back
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Bottom
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Keyboard area
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Contents
NOTEBOOK
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Chapter 1: About This Reference
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
Chapter 5: Managing Power
Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Legal Information
Index
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CHAPTER1
About This Reference
•About this guide
•Accessing your online User Guide
•Gateway contact information
About this guide
Accessing your online User Guide
Gateway contact information
Gateway model and serial number
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity
For more information
CHAPTER2
Checking Out Your Notebook
•Front
•Left
•Right
Front
Left
Right
Back
Bottom
Keyboard area
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CHAPTER3
Setting Up and Getting Started
•Working safely and comfortably
•Connecting the AC adapter
•Connecting the dial-upmodem
Working safely and comfortably
Reducing eye strain
Setting up your computer desk and chair
Sitting at your notebook
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain
Connecting the AC adapter
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Protecting from power source problems
Connecting the dial-upmodem
Starting your notebook
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Waking up your notebook
Turning off your notebook
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
Using the status indicators
Using the keyboard
Key types
System key combinations
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Programming the hotkey
Using the optional fingerprint reader
Running the TouchStrip Tutorial
Enrolling your fingerprints
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Using the Fingerprint Control Center
Using the fingerprint reader features
Using the smart card reader
Using a privacy filter
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
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Adjusting the brightness
Adjusting the volume
Turning your wireless radio on or off
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
Bluetooth radio
CHAPTER4
Using Drives and Accessories
•Changing modules
•Using the CD or DVD drive
•Using the memory card reader
Changing modules
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Using the CD or DVD drive
Identifying drive types
Using a CD or DVD
Using the memory card reader
Memory card types
Inserting a memory card
Using a memory card
Removing a memory card
Adding and removing a
PC Card
Using a port replicator
Installing a printer or other peripheral device
Connecting a USB device
Connecting an IEEE 1394 device
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
Viewing the display on a television
Ordering accessories
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CHAPTER5
Managing Power
•Monitoring the battery charge
•Recharging the battery(ies)
•Recalibrating the battery(ies)
Monitoring the battery charge
Recharging the battery(ies)
Changing batteries
Replacing the main battery
Installing a secondary battery
Recalibrating the battery(ies)
Extending battery life
Maximizing battery performance
Conserving battery power
Using alternate power sources
Changing power modes
Using power saving modes
Changing notebook power settings
Changing the power scheme
Changing alarm options
Changing advanced settings
Activating and using Hibernate mode
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CHAPTER6
Traveling with Your Notebook
•Packing your notebook
•Traveling by air
•Dial-upmodem
Packing your notebook
Traveling by air
Dial-upmodem
Radio frequency wireless connections
Security
Power
Additional tips
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CHAPTER7
Maintaining Your Notebook
•Caring for your notebook
•Cleaning your notebook
•Maintaining the battery(ies)
Caring for your notebook
Cleaning your notebook
Cleaning the exterior
Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the notebook screen
Maintaining the battery(ies)
Storing batteries
Cleaning CDs or DVDs
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CHAPTER8
Upgrading Your Notebook
•Preventing static electricity discharge
•Adding or replacing memory modules
•Replacing the hard drive kit
Preventing static electricity discharge
Adding or replacing memory modules
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Replacing the hard drive kit
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Troubleshooting
•Safety guidelines
•First steps
•Troubleshooting
•Telephone support
Safety guidelines
First steps
Troubleshooting
Audio
Battery
CD drives
Diskette drive (modular or external)
Display
DVD drives
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Ethernet
File management
Fingerprint reader
Hard drive
Internet
Keyboard
Media Center
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Memory
Memory card reader
Modem (cable or DSL)
Modem (dial-up)
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Mouse
Networks (wired)
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Networks (wireless)
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Passwords
PC Cards
Power
Printer
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Sound
Status indicators
Touchpad
Video
Telephone support
Before calling Gateway Customer Care
Legal Information
•Important safety information
•Regulatory compliance statements
•Environmental information
•Notices
Important safety information
Setting up your system
Care during use
Replacement parts and accessories
Wireless guidance
United States of America
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Intentional emitter per FCC Part
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part
FCC declaration of conformity
California Proposition 65 Warning
Mercury Warning
Canada
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
Japan
Japanese Modem Notice
Laser safety statement
EPA ENERGY STAR
Environmental information
Notices
All Rights Reserved
TrademarkAcknowledgments
Macrovision statement
Index