Gateway Laptop 149

www.gateway.com

T

technical support Support 4

tips before contacting 122

telephone

acoustic handset coupler 72 line protector 72

line tester 72 telephone support 122

television

playing DVD on 53 S-Video out jack 9 TV out jack 53 viewing display on 53

touchpad buttons 36, 37 clicking 37 double-clicking 37

dragging screen objects 38 locating 12

moving pointer 36, 37 moving screen objects 38 opening files, folders, and

programs 37 opening shortcut menu 38 right-clicking 38

scroll zone 36

selecting screen objects 37 troubleshooting 121

travel tips 71

troubleshooting audio 120 battery 118 diskette drive 98 display 98 DVD drive 99 external monitor 121 faxes 111

files 101

general guidelines 96 hard drive 102 Internet connection 103,

keyboard 104 LCD panel 98 Media Center 105

memory		108
memory card reader						108
modem		109
mouse	112
network		113,		115
passwords			117
PC Cards		118
power	118
printer	118
projector		121
safety guidelines					96
screen	98,		121
screen area			98
screen resolution					98
sound	120
status indicators					120
technical support					122
telephone support					122
touchpad		121
video	121
Web site connection speed
	104
wired Ethernet				113
wireless Ethernet					115
wireless network					115
turning off
Bluetooth			27
notebook			22
wireless Ethernet					39
wireless network					6,	27
turning on
Bluetooth			27
notebook			20
wireless Ethernet					26
wireless network					6, 26, 39
TV out (S-Video out) jack						9, 53

U

upgrading 83

USB

connecting device 50 port 50

USB port 7, 8 user password 74

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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