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Fax/data modem
Your notebook has a built-in fax/data modem.
To use the fax/data modem jack, connect a telephone cable from the modem 
jack to a telephone jack.
WarningThis modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. 
Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage 
the modem.
WarningTo reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger 
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Wireless communication
This notebook has a wireless communication feature built-in. This feature 
allows you to communicate with other wireless communication devices.
You can manually turn off your wireless communication feature.
WarningRadio 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 802.11B (also known as 
wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are 
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Fast infrared
Your notebook’s fast infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer 
with other IR-aware computers and peripheral devices such as PDAs (personal 
digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can 
transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mb/s at a distance of up to one meter.
To use FIR, position two IR-aware devices so their IR ports are no more than 
one meter apart and offset no more than 15 degrees.
When the two devices are in position, begin the data transfer as you normally 
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Audio
Your notebook includes 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio. The speakers, located 
near the keyboard, direct sound towards you to further enhance sound output.
There are audio ports on the back of your notebook. See “Back” on page 13 for 
the location of these ports. Also see “Audio devices” on page 59 for more 
information on connecting external audio devices. Your notebook has a 
subwoofer on the front. See “Front” on page 10 for the location of the 
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AV control panel
The AV control panel is a special feature of your notebook. Through this AV 
control panel, you can play most of your audio/video CD, DVD, MP3, and SD 
media.
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# Item Icon Description
1 LCD display Liquid-crystal display (LCD) displays current 
media status.
2 Power button Turns the AV control panel on or off.
3 Source button Selects the playback source (DVD/CD-RW, 
hard drive, or SD memory card).
4 Play/pause button Plays and pauses the media playback.
5 Volume  down  button Turns down the volume of the speakers during 
playback.
6 Volume up button Turns up the volume of the speakers during 
playback.
7 Stop/Eject button Stops playback or ejects the CD or DVD. 
						

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Understanding the AV control panel LCD panel
The AV control panel LCD panel displays all the information pertaining to the 
audio/video media that is being played in your notebook.
8 Repeat button Selects the options: no repeat, repeat the 
currently playing track, or repeat all tracks 
during playback.
9 Mute button Mutes the sound coming out of the speakers.
10 Fast rewind/fast forward 
dialUse this dial to fast rewind or fast forward the 
track currently playing.
11 Previous track button Lets you jump to the previous track on the 
playlists.
12 Next  track  button Lets you jump to the next track on the playlists.
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# Item Description
1 Hard drive Indicates a file on the hard 
drive is playing.
2 CD Indicates a CD is playing.
3 Video Indicates a DVD or video CD 
is playing.
4 Track number Displays which track is 
playing.
5 Elapsed  time Displays the amount of time 
the track has been playing.
6 Volume/Mute Displays the volume level 
and indicates if the sound 
has been muted.
7 SD memory card Indicates a file on the SD 
memory card is playing.
8 CD playback indicator Indicates that a CD is 
playing.
9 MP-3  playback  indicator Indicates that an MP-3 file is 
playing.
10 Playback  progress  indicator Shows the progress of the of 
the payback.
11 Repeat indicator Indicates if the media being 
played is repeat none, repeat 
one track, or repeat all 
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Adjusting the volume
Press the minus (-) button on the AV control panel to decrease the volume on 
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Securing your notebook
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Securing your notebook
Security features include hardware and software locks — a security slot and 
password.
Security slot
A security slot located on the left side of your notebook lets you connect a 
Kensington-compatible notebook security lock.
Wrap a notebook security lock cable around an immovable object such as a 
table or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock into the slot on your notebook 
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Passwords
Passwords protect your notebook from unauthorized access. When set, no one 
can access your notebook without entering the correct password.
There are three types of passwords you can set:
■Setup Password secures your notebook against unauthorized entry to and 
use of the BIOS Setup utility.
■Power-on Password secures your notebook against unauthorized use.
■Hard Drive Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access 
to your hard drive.
Setting a password
You can set the password using the BIOS Setup utility. See “BIOS Setup utility” 
on page 77.
ImportantDo not forget your Setup and Hard Drive password! If you 
forget your password, contact Gateway.