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Gateway contact information
Gateway model and serial number
The label on the bottom of your notebook contains 
information that identifies your notebook model and its 
features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information 
if you call for assistance.
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.Important
The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label 
information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
Online Support: 
Tech Support Phone: 
Hours: 
Model:  
S/No:  
						

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For more information
For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway’s 
Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address 
shown on your notebook’s label. The Support page also has 
links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed 
specifications. 
						

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Checking Out Your Notebook
•Front
•Left
•Right
•Back
•Bottom
•Keyboard area 
						

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Front
ComponentIconDescription
LCD panel release 
latchSlide to open the LCD panel.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in 
microphone (see “Keyboard area” on page 11) 
is turned off while an external microphone is 
connected. 
SpeakersProvide audio output when headphones or 
amplified speakers are not plugged in.
Power indicator
■LED on - Notebook is on.■LED blinking - Notebook is in Standby mode.■LED off - Notebook is off.
Battery charge 
indicator■LED blue - Battery is fully charged.■LED purple - Battery is charging.■LED blinking red - Battery charge is very low.■LED solid red - Battery is malfunctioning.
Important: This LED only lights up when your 
notebook is connected to AC power or the 
battery charge is very low.
Wireless network 
switchTurn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network 
radio and optional Bluetooth radio on or off. For 
more information, see “Wireless Networking” in 
your online User Guide.
Warning: Radio frequency wireless 
communication can interfere with equipment 
on commercial aircraft. Current aviation 
regulations require wireless devices to be 
turned off while traveling in an airplane. 
IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication 
devices are examples of devices that provide 
wireless communication.
Microphone jack
Headphone jack Speaker
Battery charge indicator LCD panel release latch
Speaker Power indicatorWireless network switch 
						

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Left
Headphone jackPlug amplified speakers or headphones into this 
jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when 
speakers or headphones are plugged into this 
jack.
ComponentIconDescription
Kensington™ 
lock slotSecure your notebook to an object by 
connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into 
this port. For more information, see “Viewing 
the display on a projector or monitor” on 
page 52.
USB portPlug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash 
drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or 
mouse) into this port.
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
Warning: Do not work with the notebook 
resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, 
the notebook may become hot enough to harm 
your skin.
Caution: Do not block or insert objects into 
these slots. If these slots are blocked, your 
notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected 
shutdown or permanent damage to the 
notebook.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your 
notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do 
not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or 
other similar surface.
ComponentIconDescription
Kensington lock slot
Monitor portUSB portVentilation fan
IEEE 1394 portPC Card 
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Right
IEEE 1394 portPlug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or 
i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder or 
MP3 player) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port.
PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For 
more information, see “Adding and removing a 
PC Card” on page 48.
Memory card 
readerInsert a memory card from a digital camera, 
MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the 
memory card reader. For more information, see 
“Using the memory card reader” on page 47. 
The memory card reader supports Memory 
Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure 
Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, 
RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and 
xD-Picture Card™cards.
Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini 
Secure Digital cards require the use of an 
adapter that is available with the media.
ComponentIconDescription
USB portsPlug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash 
drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or 
mouse) into these ports.
Smart card reader Insert a smart card in this slot for enhanced 
security. For more information, see “Using the 
smart card reader” on page 35.
ComponentIconDescription
Modem jack
Smart card readerUSB ports
Modular bay
Ethernet jack USB port 
						

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Back
Modular bayInsert a module such as a CD drive, DVD drive, 
combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format 
DVD±RW drive, diskette drive, a second hard 
drive, a secondary battery, or a weightsaver 
into this bay. For more information, see 
“Changing modules” on page 42.
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 45.
Important: To order a module other than the 
one that came with your notebook, contact 
Gateway.
Modem jack Plug a dial-up modem cable into this jack. For 
more information, see “Connecting the dial-up 
modem” on page 19.
Ethernet jackPlug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. 
Plug the other end of the cable into a cable 
modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network 
jack. For more information, see “Connecting to 
a broadband modem or network” on page 20.
ComponentIconDescription
Power connectorPlug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
S-Video  out  jack  Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into 
this jack. For more information, see “Viewing 
the display on a television” on page 53.
ComponentIconDescription
Power connectorS-Video out jack 
						

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Bottom
ComponentIconDescription
Customer 
Care labelIncludes the Customer Care contact information. For 
more information, see “Gateway contact information” 
on page 3.
Modular bay 
latchSlide to release the module. For more information, see 
“Changing modules” on page 42.
Battery latchSlide to release the main battery. For more 
information, see “Changing batteries” on page 59.
Main battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged 
into AC power.
Battery lockSlide to unlock the main battery. For more 
information, see “Changing batteries” on page 59.
Docking port Connect the optional 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.
Memory 
bay/Hard 
drive bay■Install a memory module into this bay. For more 
information, see “Adding or replacing memory 
modules” on page 85.
■The hard drive is located in this bay. For more 
information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on 
page 89.
Online Support: 
Tech Support Phone: 
Hours: 
Model:  
S/No: 
Battery latch
Memory 
bay/Hard 
drive bay Battery lock Main battery 
Customer
care label Modular bay latchDocking port 
						

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Keyboard area
ComponentIconDescription
KeyboardProvides all the features of a full-sized, computer 
keyboard. For more information, see “Using the 
keyboard” on page 24.
Status 
indicatorsInform 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 “Using the status 
indicators” on page 23.
HotkeyOpens the Control Panel by default. You can program 
this button to start a different program. For more 
information, see “Programming the hotkey” on 
page 29.
Microphone Record audio through this microphone. This 
microphone is turned off while an external 
microphone is connected. For the location of your 
microphone jack, see “Front” on page 6.
Power buttonPress 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 advanced 
settings” on page 67.
Status indicatorsPower button
Keyboard
To u c h p a d Hotkey
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Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more 
information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on 
page 36.
Fingerprint 
reader 
(optional)Provides enhanced security. For more information, 
see “Using the optional fingerprint reader” on 
page 30.
ComponentIconDescription