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microphone 6 modem (dial-up) 9 monitor (VGA) 7, 52 mouse 7, 8

MP3 player 8 network 9 port replicator 10 power 9, 16 printer 7, 8 projector 52 scanner 7, 8 speaker 7

S-Video (TV) out 9, 54 television 53

USB 7, 8, 50

VGA 7, 52 video camera 8 wired Ethernet 20 wired network 20

copyright notice 132

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default printer 119 dialing codes 72

dial-up modem 9, 19 adjusting volume 112 diagnostics 111 dialing properties 109 troubleshooting 109 using while traveling 72

digital camera

memory card reader 8, 47 USB port 7, 8

digital video 50

digital video camera connecting 51 IEEE 1394 port 8

directional keys 25
diskette
troubleshooting	98
diskette drive
locating 9
status indicator	24
troubleshooting	98
display

brightness				38
properties				52
switching			26
troubleshooting					98
docking port			10
documentation
User Guide				2
double-clicking				37
dragging	38
drives
CD 45
changing modular drives							42
diskette			9
DVD	9,	45
DVD/CD-RW 9, 45
DVD±RW 42, 45, 55
hard drive				9, 10, 89
identifying drive types							45
installing and replacing							42
multi-format DVD±RW						45
replacing hard drive						89
second hard drive 9
status indicators					24
troubleshooting 98, 99, 102
types	45
DSL modem			9,	20
connecting				20
troubleshooting					109
DVD
cleaning			81
controlling playback						27
eject button				46
inserting			46
manual eject hole					46
playing		53
regional code 46
troubleshooting					99
DVD drive
identifying				45
locating			9
modular drive status
	indicator				24
replacing drive module							42
troubleshooting					99
using	45

DVD/CD-RW drive

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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