Reference GuideTable of ContentsContents3About This Reference7About this guide8Accessing your online User Guide8Gateway contact information8Contacting Gateway Customer Care8Gateway model and serial number9Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity9For more information9Checking Out Your Notebook11Front12Left13Right15Back16Bottom17Keyboard area18Keyboard area for select models18LCD panel20Setting Up and Getting Started21Working safely and comfortably22Reducing eye strain22Setting up your computer desk and chair23Sitting at your notebook23Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain24Connecting the AC adapter24Protecting from power source problems26Connecting to a broadband modem or network26Connecting the optional dial-up modem27Starting your notebook29Waking up your notebook30Turning off your notebook30Restarting (rebooting) your notebook31Using the status indicators32Using the keyboard34Key types35System key combinations36Using the EZ Pad touchpad39Using the optional multimedia panel42Multimedia panel for select models42Using the webcam44Adjusting the brightness47Adjusting the volume48Turning your wireless radio on or off50IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio50Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio51Bluetooth radio51Disabling the Bluetooth radio52Using Drives and Accessories53Using the DVD drive54Identifying drive types54Using a DVD drive55Using a tray-load DVD drive56Using the memory card reader57Memory card types57Inserting a memory card58Using a memory card58Removing a memory card58Adding and removing an Express Card59Installing a printer or other peripheral device60Connecting a USB device60Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television61Adjusting the display properties63Using the projector or monitor for a presentation64Managing Power67Monitoring the battery charge68Recharging the battery68Changing batteries69Recalibrating the battery70Extending battery life71Maximizing battery performance71Conserving battery power72Using alternate power sources73Changing power modes74Using power saving modes74Changing notebook power settings75Changing the power plan75Changing advanced settings77Traveling with Your Notebook79Packing your notebook80Traveling by air80Dial-up modem80Radio frequency wireless connections81Security82Power83Additional tips84Maintaining Your Notebook85Caring for your notebook86Cleaning your notebook86Cleaning the exterior87Cleaning the keyboard87Cleaning the notebook screen88Maintaining the battery88Storing batteries89Cleaning CDs or DVDs89Recovering your system90Creating recovery discs91Recovering pre-installed software and drivers93Returning to a previous system condition94Returning your system to its factory condition96Recovering from within Windows Vista96Recovering from the hard drive during startup97Recovering from your recovery discs98Troubleshooting99Safety guidelines100First steps100Troubleshooting101Audio101Battery101CD drives101Diskette drive (external)102Display103DVD drives104Ethernet106Express Cards106File management106Hard drive107Internet108Keyboard109Media Center110Memory113Memory card reader114Modem (cable or DSL)114Modem (dial-up)114Mouse118Networks (wired)119Networks (wireless)121Passwords123Power124Printer124Sound126Status indicators126Touchpad127Video127Telephone support127Before calling Gateway Customer Care127Legal Information129Important safety information130Setting up your system130Care during use131Replacement parts and accessories131Regulatory compliance statements131Wireless guidance131United States of America132Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15133Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15133FCC declaration of conformity133California Proposition 65 Warning134Mercury Warning134Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)134Canada135Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210135Unintentional emitter per ICES-003136Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)136Japan137Japanese Modem Notice137Laser safety statement137Environmental information137Notices139All Rights Reserved139Trademark Acknowledgments139Macrovision statement139A141B141C141D143E143F144G144H144I144J144K144L145M145N146O146P146R147S147T148U149V149W149Index141Size: 4.73 MBPages: 152Language: EnglishOpen manual