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How to identify the features of your Gateway notebook |
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How to locate your notebook's model and serial number |
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How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity |
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How to locate the specifications for your notebook |
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What accessories are available for your notebook |
To access the contents of this guide while you are traveling, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Utilities. You can also download an electronic copy from www.gateway.com/support/manlib/.
Front
Left side
Component Icon Description 
Connect an external audio input source (such as a stereo) to this jack so that you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers.
Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack.
The headphone jack on the port replicator is turned off when headphones are plugged into this jack.
Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port.
Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
Insert one or two Type II, or one Type III PC Card into these slots. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card".
Press one of the eject buttons to remove a PC Card from a PC Card slot. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card".
Right side
Component Icon Description 
Use this bay for a secondary battery, a CD, DVD, CD-RW, or combination DVD/CD-RW drive, a diskette drive, or a second hard drive. For more information, see "Changing drives".
To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types".
Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
Back
Component Icon Description 
Plug a television into this jack so that you can view your display on a television using NTSC/PAL composite video. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a television".
Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting the modem".
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a wired Ethernet network" and "Networking Your Computer".
Plug a PS/2 device (such as a keyboard or mouse) into this port. Attaching a PS/2 mouse or keyboard to your notebook may deactivate the touchpad or built-in keyboard.
Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this port.
Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert objects into these slots.
Bottom
Component Icon Description 
Connect the port replicator to this port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook.
Install as many as two memory modules into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory".
Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to manually restart the notebook.
The optional wireless Ethernet mini PCI card is located in this bay.
The main hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the main hard drive kit".
Insert the main battery into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries".
Slide and hold the modular bay latch closest to the back of the notebook, then slide the other modular bay latch to release the bay module.
Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Identifying your model".
Keyboard area
For information on using your keyboard, see "Using the keyboard".
Component Icon Description Press these buttons to open programs assigned to them. By default, these buttons are set to open your e-mail program, your Web browser, online help, and another program that you assign. For more information, see "Multi-function buttons".
Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad".
Provides all the features of a full-sized 86-key keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard".
Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing power settings".
Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see "Status indicators".
Identifying your model
The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
Gateway model number
The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance.
Gateway serial number
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Printed on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your notebook. |
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Printed on the customer invoice that came with your notebook. The invoice also contains your customer ID number. |
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Displayed in HelpSpot in Windows XP. Click Start, Help and Support, then click View product serial number. |
Internal wireless label
A label similar to the following indicates your computer contains a wireless communications device. The label is located on the bottom of your notebook.
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system.
Finding your specifications
For more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to the My Computer Info link in HelpSpot or visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
View your computer's serial number by clicking Start, Help and Support, then clicking View system serial number. Check your specifications by clicking Start, Help and Support, then clicking See your PC's configuration.
You can also find out more about your computer at the Gateway eSupport site. Visit support.gateway.com.
Accessories
Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook. To order accessories, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com.
Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters
If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so that you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Changing batteries" for more information about using an additional main battery and "Installing a secondary battery" for more information about using a secondary battery in your notebook.
With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in-flight power receptacle.
Carrying cases
Port replicators
Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a port replicator lets you make all of those connections at one time. When you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all the devices.
A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your notebook. See "Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator" for more information about using a port replicator with your notebook.
Peripheral devices
You can attach devices (such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or monitor) to your notebook or port replicator.
Memory
Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory. See "Adding or replacing memory" for more information.
Printers
You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" for more information about attaching a printer to your notebook.
Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.
Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents.