Gateway 200 series User Manual

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Checking Out
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Gateway 200ARC
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your 
notebook. Read this chapter to learn:
■How to identify the features of your Gateway 
notebook
■How to locate your notebook’s model and serial 
number
■How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
■How to locate the specifications for your notebook
■What accessories are available for your notebook
Tips & TricksTo access the contents of this guide, click 
Start, All Programs, then click Gateway...

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Front
Component Icon Description
LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch to the 
right.
Battery charge indicator The LED shows the battery activity and status.
■LED green - battery is fully charged.■LED orange - battery is charging.■LED blinking green - battery charge is very low.■LED alternating green and orange - battery is 
malfunctioning.
This LED only lights up when the notebook is connected 
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Left side
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Left side
Component Icon Description
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert 
objects into these slots.
Modem  jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, 
see “Connecting the modem” on page 32.
Ethernet  jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For 
more information, see “Connecting to a wired Ethernet 
network” on page 33 and “Networking Your Computer” 
on page 181.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into...

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Right side
Component Icon Description
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 
The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or 
headphones are plugged into this jack.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
CD, DVD, DVD/CD-RW, or 
DVD-R/RW driveInsert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, 
see “Using the CD or DVD drive” on page 91.
This drive may be a CD, DVD, combination DVD/CD-RW,...

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Back
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Back
Component Icon Description
S-Video  out  jack Plug a standard S-Video cable into this jack and the jack 
on an S-Video device. For more information, see 
“Viewing the display on a television” on page 122.
S/PDIF digital audio jack Plug a digital audio cable into this jack. For more 
information, see “Using S/PDIF digital audio” on 
page 86.
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your computer to an object by connecting a...

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Bottom
Component Icon Description
Battery  bay Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see 
“Changing batteries” on page 145.
Battery latch Slide to release the battery.
Memory bay Install as many as two memory modules into this bay. 
For more information, see “Adding or replacing memory” 
on page 237.
Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more 
information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on 
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Keyboard area
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Keyboard area
For information on using your keyboard, see “Using the keyboard” on page 24.
Component Icon Description
Multi-function  buttons Press these buttons to open programs assigned to them. 
These buttons are set to open your default Web browser, 
your default e-mail program, and the My Computer 
window, and to turn wireless Ethernet on and off. For 
more information, see “Multi-function buttons” on 
page 28.
Status  indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or...

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www.gateway.com Power  button 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” on page 149.
Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified 
speakers are not plugged in.
Power  indicators Inform you of your notebook’s current power status and 
battery charge. For more information, see “Front” on 
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Identifying your model
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Identifying your model
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
You can locate the Gateway serial number:
■Printed on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your notebook.
■Printed on the customer invoice that came with your notebook. The 
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Internal wireless label
A label similar to one of the following indicates if 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.
This label indicates a wireless 
emitter is installed in your notebook.This...