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Connecting the AC adapter
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Connecting the AC adapter
You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook’s 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 more information, 
see “Recalibrating the battery” on page 170.
WarningMake sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your 
notebook or one of the same type purchased from 
Gateway.
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.
3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
The battery charge indicator turns on (see “Status indicators” on page 27 
for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge 
indicator does not turn on, unplug the adapter from your notebook, 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.
5If the battery charge indicator does not show a full charge after 24 hours, 
contact Gateway Technical Support at 
support.gateway.com/support/ask_gateway.asp
.
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. 
						

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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.
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 
modem.
WarningYour AC adapter may have a built-in ventilation fan. Do not 
block or insert objects into these holes or the slots at the 
opposite end of the AC adapter.
Ventilation 
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Starting your notebook
To start your notebook:
1Press the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift 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 176.
3If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen 
instructions to set up your notebook.
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Turning off your notebook
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Waking up your notebook
When you do not use your notebook for several minutes, or if you close the 
LCD panel without turning your notebook off, it may enter a power-saving 
mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes.
If your notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to “wake” it up. 
For more information on changing power-saving settings, see “Changing power 
settings” on page 176.
Turning off your notebook
To turn off your notebook in Windows XP:
1Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box 
opens.
2Click Tu r n  O f f. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook.
To turn off your notebook in Windows 2000:
1Click Start, then click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens.
2Click the arrow button to open the What do you want your computer to do 
list, then click 
Shut down.
3Click OK. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook.
ImportantIf for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer 
or Shut Down Windows option in Windows to turn off your 
notebook, press and hold the power button for about 
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Restarting (rebooting) your 
notebook
If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may 
have to close programs that are not responding. If closing unresponsive 
programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have 
to restart (reboot) your notebook.
To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook:
1Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. A window opens that lets you close a program that 
is not responding.
2Click the program that is not responding.
3Click End Task.
4If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds and turn 
it on again.
As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status 
runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts.
ImportantIf your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete 
the following steps until your notebook turns off:
1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, 
then release it.
2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on 
the bottom of your notebook.
3 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more 
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Status indicators
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Status indicators
Status indicators inform you of the power status, when a drive is being used 
or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
Indicator Icon Description
Battery charge The LED shows the battery activity and status.
■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.
This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC 
power or the battery charge is very low.
Power The LED shows your notebook’s power status.
■LED on - notebook is on.■LED blinking - notebook is in Standby mode.■LED off - notebook is off.
Hard drive The hard drive is in use.
Hard drive
PowerCaps lock
Scroll lock
Pad lock Right-side
modular bay
Left-side
modular bay Battery
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modular driveThe modular drive is in use.
Right-side 
modular driveThe modular drive is in use.
Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on.
Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on. For more information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 31.
Pad Lock Numeric keypad is turned on.
Indicator Icon Description
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Using the keyboard
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Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop 
computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, 
including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for specific system 
operations.
You can attach an external keyboard to your notebook using a USB port. You 
do not need to shut down your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. You can 
also attach an external keyboard to your optional port replicator using a USB 
or PS/2 port.
Function keys/
System keysNavigation keys/ 
Vo l u m e  k e y s
FN key Windows 
keyApplication 
keyArrow keys/LCD 
brightness keys
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Key types
The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific 
actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination 
with another key.
Key type Icon Description
Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in 
programs. For example, pressing 
F1 may open help.
Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. 
See the program documentation to find out more about the 
function key actions. 
System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the 
FNkey to 
perform specific actions. For more information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 31.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, 
to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning 
of a document, or to the end of a document.
Volume keys Press these colored keys in combination with the 
FNkey to 
increase or decrease the volume or to turn off all sound.
FN key Press the FNkey in combination with a colored system key (such 
as 
STATUS, STANDBY, or PAUSE) to perform a specific action.
Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can 
also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like 
F(Search utility), R(Run utility), and E(Explorer utility).
Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help 
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
LCD brightness 
keysPress these colored keys in combination with the 
FN key to 
control the screen brightness.