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Gateway Notebook Series User Manual

Gateway Notebook Series
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Gateway Notebook Series
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Gateway Notebook Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
SeriesNotebook Series
CategoryLaptop
ProcessorVaries by model
RAMVaries by model
StorageVaries by model
DisplayVaries by model
Battery LifeVaries by model
WeightVaries by model
GraphicsIntegrated Intel or AMD graphics

Summary

Safety and Comfort Information

General Safety Instructions

Covers cleaning, power, accessibility, listening, dummy cards, and plug safety.

Product Warnings and Electrical Safety

Covers general warnings, electrical power usage, and grounding pin safety.

Battery Safety, Servicing, and Replacement

Covers battery usage, warnings, servicing, and replacement.

Operating Environment and RF Safety

Covers wireless devices, medical devices, vehicles, explosive environments, and emergency calls.

Disposal and Environmental Information

Disposal, Mercury, and ENERGY STAR

Covers electronic waste, mercury advisory, and ENERGY STAR program details.

Comfortable Computer Use

Ergonomics and Vision Care

Tips for posture, comfort zone, and reducing eyestrain.

Display Settings and Work Habits

Guidance on display adjustments and developing productive work habits.

Basic Computer Care

User Guides and Initial Setup

Introduction to user guides and turning the computer on/off.

Computer, AC Adapter, and Battery Care

Guidelines for maintaining the computer, AC adapter, and battery.

Cleaning and Servicing Procedures

Steps for cleaning and servicing the computer.

Gateway Recovery Management

Recovery Management Overview

Explanation of data, application, and driver backup/recovery.

Launching the Recovery Software

Instructions on how to start the Gateway Recovery Management.

System Operation and Input Devices

Status Indicators Explained

Explains computer status lights for power, battery, HDD, and wireless.

Touchpad Usage Basics

How to use the touchpad for cursor movement, selection, and execution.

Computer Security Lock Usage

Instructions on how to use a Kensington-compatible security slot.

Keyboard Features and Lock Keys

Covers keyboard layout, lock keys, and the embedded numeric keypad.

Windows Key Shortcuts

Description of Windows-specific keyboard keys and their shortcuts.

Hotkeys for Computer Controls

Explanation of hotkeys for accessing screen brightness, volume, etc.

Communication Manager and Special Keys

Managing wireless devices and using special keys like Euro symbol.

Troubleshooting and Support

Common Problems and Solutions

Addresses power, screen, audio issues and their solutions.

Keyboard, Printer, and Restore Issues

Troubleshooting keyboard, printer, and restoring computer settings.

Service Requests and Information

Information needed for service requests and before calling support.

Battery Pack Management

Battery Characteristics, Lifespan, and Conditioning

Features, life extension, conditioning, temperature, and warnings.

Battery Installation, Removal, and Charging

Handling, installation, removal, and charging procedures.

Battery Level, Optimization, and Low Warnings

Checking level, optimization, and responding to low battery warnings.

Battery-Low Warning Action Plan

Recommended actions based on available resources when battery is low.

Mobile Computing and Travel

Moving, Disconnecting, and Travel Prep

Steps for moving, disconnecting, and preparing for travel.

Travel Preparation and Packing

Tips for meetings, travel home, and packing essentials.

Travel Considerations and Home Office Setup

Travel guidelines and setting up a home office.

International Travel Considerations

Specific advice for traveling abroad with the computer.

Security, Expansion, and Power

Security Locks and Password Protection

Using security locks and setting passwords for protection.

Entering and Setting Passwords

Process for entering and setting passwords via BIOS.

Connectivity Options and Network Feature

Ports for peripherals and built-in networking.

USB, BIOS, Boot Sequence, and Recovery

USB, BIOS utility, boot sequence, and disk recovery options.

Power Management Features

Power management unit and ACPI scheme for energy conservation.

Troubleshooting System Errors

Troubleshooting Tips and Error Messages

Guidance on resolving common system problems and error codes.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Compliance and Notices

FCC rules, interference, shielded cables, peripheral devices, and cautions.

Regional Regulations and Statements

Canadian, EU, Russian compliance, LCD pixel statement, radio device notice.

European Union (EU) Directives and Countries

EU directives and list of applicable countries.

FCC RF Safety Requirement and Cautions

FCC RF exposure limits, separation distance, and cautions.

Canada RSS-210 and LCD Ergonomics

Canada low-power radio devices and LCD panel ergonomic specifications.

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