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Left Side
Component Icon Description
Docking release lever Pull to release your notebook from the docking station. 
For more information, see “Separating from the docking 
station” on page 33.
S/PDIF digital audio jack Plug a digital audio cable into this jack.
Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or amplified 
speakers are not plugged in.
Docking 
release leverS/PDIF digital 
audio jackSpeaker 
						

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Right Side
Component Description
Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are 
not plugged in.
Docking release lever Pull to release your notebook from the docking station. For more 
information, see “Separating from the docking station” on page 33.
Speaker Docking 
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Back
Component Icon Description
Kensington™ lock slide Slide to the left to open the Kensington lock slot.
PS/2  port Plug a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard or mouse into 
this port. Attaching a PS/2 mouse to your docking station 
may deactivate the touchpad. Attaching a PS/2 keyboard 
to your docking station may deactivate the built-in 
keyboard.
USB  ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB 
Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, 
keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
IEEE  1394  port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire
® or i.Link®) 
device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin 
IEEE 1394 port.
Serial port Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this 
port.
Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
PS/2 
port
USB 
ports
IEEE 1394 portSerial 
portParallel 
portMonitor 
port
Ethernet 
jack
Powe r  
ConnectorKensington 
lock slot Kensington 
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www.gateway.com Ethernet  jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For 
more information, see “Connecting to a wired Ethernet 
network” on page 47 and “Networking Your Computer” 
on page 187.
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your computer to an object by connecting a 
Kensington cable lock to this slot.
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Bottom
Component Description
Docking release lever Pull to release your notebook from the docking station. For more 
information, see “Separating from the docking station” on page 33.
System identification 
labelIncludes the product model number. For more information, see 
“Identifying your model” on page 10.
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.
3.5-inch  modular  bay Use this bay for a diskette drive. For more information, see “Changing 
drives” on page 96.
Docking
release
leverDocking 
release 
lever
System 
identification 
label
3.5-inch 
module bay5.25-inch 
module bay 
						

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Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information about your 
Gateway notebook. Read this chapter to find out how to:

Connect the AC adapter

Start and turn off your notebook

Connect and separate from the docking station

Identify the status indicators

Use the keyboard

Use the EZ Pad touchpad

Connect the modem

Connect to an Ethernet network

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Connecting the AC adapter
You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or the notebook battery. The 
battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter 
right away to fully charge the battery. Allow 24 hours for the battery to fully 
charge.
To connect the AC adapter:
1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
ImportantIf the battery is not fully charged before you use your 
notebook on battery power for the first time, the battery life 
may be much shorter than you expect. If the battery life 
seems short even after being charged for 24 hours, the 
battery may need to be recalibrated. For information, see 
“Recalibrating the battery” on page 150.
WarningMake sure that you use the AC adapter that came with 
your notebook.
Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The 
replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage 
rating as the original cord or your notebook may be 
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2Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.
-OR-
Connect the AC adapter to the docking station if the docking station is 
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3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns 
on (see “Status indicators” on page 35 for the location of the battery charge 
indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, unplug the 
adapter from your notebook or docking station, then plug it back in.
4When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn your 
notebook off and leave your notebook connected to AC power for at least 
24 hours. The battery charge meters may not show a charge for several 
hours. For more information about the battery charge meter, see 
“Monitoring the battery charge” on page 148.
5If the battery charge meters do not show a full charge after 24 hours, 
contact Gateway Technical Support at support.gateway.com
.
Protecting from power source problems
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook 
can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. 
Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge 
protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your 
notebook.
WarningDo not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The 
AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable 
parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that 
can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about 
returning defective AC adapters.
WarningHigh voltages can enter your notebook through both the 
power cord and the modem connection. Protect your 
notebook by using a surge protector. If you have a 
telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a 
modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge 
protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an 
electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the 
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Starting your notebook
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Starting your notebook
To start your notebook:
1Open your notebook by sliding the latch on the front of your notebook 
to the right and lifting the LCD panel.
2Press the power button located above the keyboard.
The power button is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also set it 
to function in Standby/Resume mode. For instructions on changing the 
power button mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 155.
3If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen 
instructions to set up your notebook.
Power button