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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 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.
IEEE 802.11b RLAN Approvals:
FCC ID HFS9550015318
CANADA ID 1787104509A 

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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.
In Windows XP, view your computer’s serial number by clicking 
Start, Help and 
Support
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You can also find out more about your computer at the Gateway eSupport site. 
Visit support.gateway.com
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Accessories
Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your 
notebook. To order accessories, visit the Accessory 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 you can swap batteries when necessary. See 
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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” on page 48 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, 
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Docking Station
The docking station gives you access to additional drives 
and ports not found on your notebook.
The docking station also gives you a convenient way to 
attach external devices such as a monitor or a full-size 
keyboard. Although devices can be attached directly to the 
ports on your notebook, the docking station lets you make 
all of those connections in one step.
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Component Description
Docking connector Connect your notebook to this connector.
Warning! Power is passed through this connection. This 
docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only 
with Gateway 200 notebooks.
3.5-inch module bay release latch Slide to release the module.
5.25-inch module bay release latch Slide to release the module.
Docking connector
3.5-inch 
module bay 
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Front
Component Description
5.25-inch modular bay Use this bay for a DVD, CD-RW, or combination 
DVD/CD-RW drive. For more information, see “Changing 
drives” on page 96.
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” on 
page 94.
Undock button Press this button to prepare your notebook to be 
undocked while your notebook is turned on. For more 
information, see...