Gateway NX100X - Core Solo 1.06 GHz User manual

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Chapter 1: About This Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessing your online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13
Working safely and comfortably . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Reducing eye strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting up your computer desk and chair . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sitting at your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . . . . . . 19
Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Adjusting brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Bluetooth radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 35
Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using an optional port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting an IEEE 1394 device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the display properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 43
Ordering accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 5: Managing Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Getting the most from your battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Maximizing battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Changing notebook power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Changing the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Changing advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57
Packing your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Traveling by air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Radio frequency wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Additional tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 63
Caring for your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Cleaning your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Cleaning the notebook screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Maintaining the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Storing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Cleaning CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . . . . . . 69
Using Microsoft System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 78
Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 79
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook. . . . . . . 81
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Adding or replacing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
CD drives (external) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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Diskette drive (external) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
DVD drives (external) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Modem (cable or DSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Networks (wired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Networks (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Touchpad or pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Appendix A: Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

CHAPTER1
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About This Reference
•About this guide
•Accessing your online User Guide
•Gateway contact information
•Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
•For more information

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About this guide
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions
that are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. For all
other notebook information, see your online User Guide.
Accessing your online User
Guide
In addition to this guide, your online User Guide has been
included on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth,
easy-to-read manual that includes information on the
following topics:
•Help and technical support
•Using and customizing Windows and other software
•Using the Internet
•Protecting your files
•Playing and recording media
•Networking
To access your online User Guide:
•Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.

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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.
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.
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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CHAPTER2
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Checking Out Your Notebook
•Front
•Left
•Right
•Bottom
•Keyboard area

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Front
Component Icon Description
Power indicator ■LED on - Notebook is on.
■LED blinking - Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid
Sleep 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.
Battery charge
indicator
Power indicator

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Left
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
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 41.
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.
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.
Ventilation fan
Monitor port
Power connector
Docking port PC Card slot
Memory card reader

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PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For
more information, see “Adding and removing a
PC Card” on page 37.
Memory card
reader
Insert 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 36.
The memory card reader supports Memory
Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure
Digital®, MultiMediaCard™,
RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™
cards.
Component Icon Description

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Right
Component Icon Description
USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a CD or DVD drive,
diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner,
camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack.
The other end of the cable can be plugged into
a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet
network jack. For more information, see
“Connecting to a broadband modem or
network” on page 19.
Modem jack Plug a dial-up modem cable into this jack. For
more information, see “Connecting the dial-up
modem” on page 18.
IEEE 1394 port Plug 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.
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this
jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when
speakers or headphones are plugged into this
jack.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
Kensington™
lock slot
Secure your notebook to an object by
connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
IEEE 1394 port
Modem
jack
Ethernet
jack
USB ports Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Kensington lock slot

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Bottom
Component Icon Description
Hard drive
bay
The hard drive is located in this bay. For more
information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on
page 86.
Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified
speakers are not plugged in.
Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more
information, see “Adding or replacing memory
modules” on page 83.
Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more information, see
“Changing the battery” on page 49.
Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged
into AC power.
Memory bay Battery latch
Hard
drive
bay
Battery
Customercare
label
Speaker
Speaker
Ventilation fan

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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.
Customer
Care label
Includes the Customer Care contact information. For
more information, see “Gateway contact information”
on page 3.
Component Icon Description

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Keyboard area
Component Icon Description
Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also
configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode.
For more information on configuring the power button
mode, see “Changing advanced settings” on page 55.
Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer
keyboard. For more information, see “Using the
keyboard” on page 24.
Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more
information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on
page 28.
Status
indicators
Inform 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.
Status indicators
Power
button
Keyboard
Touchpad

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Setting Up and Getting Started
•Working safely and comfortably
•Connecting the AC adapter
•Connecting the dial-up modem
•Connecting to a broadband modem or
network
•Starting your notebook
•Turning off your notebook
•Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
•Using the status indicators
•Using the keyboard
•Using the EZ Pad touchpad
•Adjusting the volume
•Turning your wireless radio on or off

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Working safely and
comfortably
Before using your notebook, follow these general guidelines
for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding
discomfort and strain:
•Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor.
•Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of
sight.
•Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest.
•Although notebooks are sometimes called “laptops,” do
not use your notebook while it rests on your
unprotected lap. Notebook operating temperatures can
become quite high, increasing the risk of burns to your
legs. Instead, use a laptop desk to protect your legs.
•Do not use the notebook on any soft, conforming
surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa.
Soft surfaces can block your notebook’s ventilation
openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage
to your notebook, and fire danger. Instead, place your
notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that
you keep the ventilation openings on the sides clear.
Reducing eye strain
Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the
screen or shine directly into your eyes.
•Position the computer desk and screen so you can avoid
glare on your screen and light shining directly into your
eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on
windows, and by installing a glare screen filter.
•Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use
your notebook in a dark room.
•Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for long
periods of time. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around
the room, and try to focus on distant objects.
•Where feasible, keep your head vertical while looking
at the screen. If you use an external keyboard, raise the
notebook so the top of its screen is no higher than eye
level.
Warning
Do not use your notebook on a soft surface, such as your lap,
a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. You must keep your notebook’s ventilation
openings clear of obstructions, or your notebook may overheat,
increasing the risk of fire and personal injury.