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To adjust the overall volume level using hardware 
controls:  
If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the 
front of the speakers.
-OR-
Use the mute and volume control buttons on the 
keyboard. For more information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 25.
-OR-
Use the mute button and capacitive volume control on 
the optional multimedia panel. For more information, 
see “Using the optional multimedia panel” on page 37.
-OR-
Click  (Start), All Programs, Accessories
, then click 
Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility 
Center window opens. Slide the Volume control to the 
desired volume level.
To adjust the volume from Windows:  
1Click  (Volume) on the taskbar. The volume control 
slider opens.
2Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down 
to decrease volume.
3To mute the volume, click   (Mute). To restore volume, 
click it again.Tip
For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see 
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4To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume 
Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag 
sliders for individual devices.
5Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it.
Turning your wireless radio on 
or off
Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless 
radio.Tip
Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds 
volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for 
music and game sounds).
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 802.11 and Bluetooth 
communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless 
communication.
WarningIn environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services 
is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be 
restricted or eliminated. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable gas laden 
atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be 
restricted or eliminated. When in environments where you are uncertain of the 
sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for authorization 
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IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
Your notebook may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the 
Internet through a wireless access point or communicating 
with other computers on a wireless Ethernet network.
To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on:  
1Enable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio by sliding the 
wireless network switch  to the ON position. For the 
location of the wireless network switch, see “Front” on 
page 6.
2Press FN + F2. The wireless status indicator turns on. For 
the location of the wireless status indicator, see “Using 
the status indicators” on page 23.
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Click  (Start), All Programs, Accessories
, then click 
Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility 
Center window opens, click Turn wireless on.
To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio off:  
Press FN + F2. The wireless status indicator turns off. For 
the location of the wireless status indicator, see “Using 
the status indicators” on page 23.
-OR-
Click  (Start), All Programs, Accessories
, then click 
Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility 
Center window opens, click Turn wireless off.
Tip
For more information about using your notebook on a wireless network, 
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Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio
You should disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio while 
traveling by airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned 
on while in flight.
To disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio:  
Slide the wireless network switch  to the OFF position to 
disable both IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. For the location 
of the wireless network switch, see “Front” on page 6.
Bluetooth radio
Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating 
with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, 
camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse.
To turn the Bluetooth radio on:  
1Enable the Bluetooth radio by sliding the wireless 
network switch  to the ON position. For the location of the 
wireless network switch, see “Front” on page 6.
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To turn the Bluetooth radio off:  
Press FN + F6.
Disabling the Bluetooth radio
You should disable the Bluetooth radio while traveling by 
airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned on while in 
flight.
To disable the Bluetooth radio:  
Slide the wireless network switch  to the OFF position to 
disable both IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. For the location 
of the wireless network switch, see“Front” on page 6. Tip
For more information about using your notebook on a Bluetooth Personal 
Area Network, see “Bluetooth Networking” in your online User Guide
HelpFor more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and 
Support. Type the keyword Bluetooth in the Search Help box, then press 
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Using Drives and Accessories
Using the DVD drive
Setting up an optional RAID
Using the memory card reader
Using an Express Card
Installing a printer or other peripheral device
Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, 
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Using the DVD drive
You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of 
multimedia features.
Identifying drive types
Your Gateway notebook may contain one of the following drive 
types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the 
following logos:
If your drive has this 
logo...This is your drive 
type...Use your drive for...
DVD driveInstalling programs, playing 
audio CDs, playing DVDs, and 
accessing data. You cannot 
use this drive to create CDs or 
DVDs.
Combination 
DVD/CD-RW driveInstalling programs, playing 
audio CDs, playing DVDs, 
accessing data, and recording 
music and data to recordable 
CDs. You cannot use this drive 
to create DVDs.
Multi-format 
double layer 
DVD±RW driveInstalling programs, playing 
audio CDs, playing DVDs, 
accessing data, recording 
music and data to CD-R or 
CD-RW discs, and recording 
video and data to DVD-R, 
DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or 
double layer DVD+R or DVD-R 
discs.
Note: To use the double layer 
capability of the double layer 
recordable DVD drive, the 
blank DVDs you purchase must 
state Double Layer, Dual Layer, 
or DL. Using other types of 
blank media will result in less 
capacity.
HD DVD driveInstalling programs, playing 
audio CDs, playing DVDs and 
HD-DVDs, accessing data, and 
recording video and data to 
CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, 
DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs.
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Using a DVD drive
Using a tray-load DVD drive
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To insert a CD or DVD:  
1Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. After the 
tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.
2Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then 
press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place.
3Push the tray in until it is closed.
To remove a CD or DVD:  
1Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. After the 
tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.
2Carefully lift on the edges of the disc until it snaps off 
of the spindle.
3Push the tray in until it is closed. Important
Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control 
DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. To be able to play a 
prerecorded DVD, the disc’s regional code and your DVD drive’s regional code 
must match.
The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your notebook’s delivery 
address. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1. The regional 
code for Mexico is 4. Your DVD drive’s regional code must match the regional code 
of the disc. The regional code for the disc is on the disc, disc documentation, or 
packaging.
ImportantWhen you place a single-sided disc in the tray or slot, make sure that the 
label side is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the 
name of the side you want to play is facing up.
TipFor information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see “Cleaning CDs or DVDs” 
on page 87.
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Setting up an optional RAID
About RAID
RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive/ Independent Disks) lets 
your notebook use multiple hard drives more efficiently. Your 
notebook supports RAID 0 and RAID .1.
RAID 0 for performance
RAID 0 lets your notebook see multiple hard drives as a single 
drive. This type of RAID can increase file access speeds, which 
is important if you work with video editing, sound editing, and 
high-performance games. RAID 0 is also an affordable way to 
increase your total file storage capacity.
How it increases performance
All hard drives have limitations on how fast they can read and 
write files. If half a file is stored on one RAID 0 drive and the 
other half on another RAID 0 drive, each drive only has to read 
half of the file. So, the entire file is accessed by the notebook 
up to twice as fast. If the entire file happens to be stored on 
only one of the drives, the file is accessed at the same speed 
as if it were on a standard hard drive setup. Dividing up files 
between multiple hard drives like this is called striping.
In the graphic below, each letter represents a unique block of 
data, and each column represents a separate hard drive.Tip
Your notebook must be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs using this 
method. If you do not want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc 
by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole.
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RAID 0