Gateway Laptop 142

buttons Hotkey 11

C

cable lock 7

cable modem 9, 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting 109

camera

See digital camera

See digital video camera Caps Lock indicator 23

cards

inserting memory card 47 inserting PC Card 48 memory card slot 8 memory cards supported

PC Card slot 8

removing memory card 47 removing PC Card 48 slots 47, 48

smart card slot 8 troubleshooting memory

card 108 troubleshooting PC Card

carrying case 55

CD

cleaning 81 controlling playback 27 eject button 46 inserting 46

manual eject hole 46

CD drive

cellular phone memory cards 47

Certificate of Authenticity 3

changing battery 58 bay modules 42

cleaning audio CD 81 case 79

CD 81

DVD 81 keyboard 79 LCD panel 80 notebook exterior 79 screen 80

clicking 37

closing unresponsive program

22
connecting
AC adapter			16
cable modem					20
dial-up modem					19
DSL modem				20
external keyboard						24
external monitor						52
IEEE 1394 device						51
keyboard			24
mouse		37
printer		50
projector			52
scanner		50
television			53
to wired Ethernet						20
USB device			50
video camera					51
connections
audio	6
broadband Internet							9,	20
cable modem					9, 20
camcorder			8
dial-up modem					9, 19
digital camera					7,	8
digital video camera							8, 50
docking		10
DSL modem				9, 20
Ethernet		9
external audio					6
external diskette drive								7, 8,
	50
external speakers						7
Firewire		8, 50
flash drive			7, 8, 50
headphone			7
i.Link	8, 50
IEEE 1394			8,	50
keyboard			7,	8

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Contents

NOTEBOOK Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Protecting from power source problems Connecting the dial-upmodem Starting your notebook Page Waking up your notebook Turning off your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Using the status indicators Using the keyboard Key types System key combinations Page Page Programming the hotkey Using the optional fingerprint reader Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Enrolling your fingerprints Page Using the Fingerprint Control Center Using the fingerprint reader features Using the smart card reader Using a privacy filter Using the EZ Pad touchpad Page 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 Page Page 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 Page Page 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 Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Page Page Replacing the hard drive kit Page Page Page Page Page 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 Page Ethernet File management Fingerprint reader Hard drive Internet Keyboard Media Center Page Page Memory Memory card reader Modem (cable or DSL) Modem (dial-up) Page Page Mouse Networks (wired) Page Networks (wireless) Page Passwords PC Cards Power Printer Page 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