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Gateway MT6460 Starter Manual

Chapter 1: About This Reference

About this guide

Gateway model and serial number

Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook

Front

Left

Right

Back

Bottom

Keyboard area

LCD panel

Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started

Working safely and comfortably

Setting up your computer desk and chair

Connecting the AC adapter

Protecting from power source problems

Connecting to a broadband modem or network

Starting your notebook

Waking up your notebook

Restarting (rebooting) your notebook

Using the status indicators

Using the keyboard

System key combinations

Using the EZ Pad touchpad

Using the optional multimedia panel

Using the optional webcam

Adjusting the brightness

Adjusting the volume

Turning your wireless radio on or off

Bluetooth radio

Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories

Using the CD or DVD drive

Using the memory card reader

Using a memory card

Installing a printer or other peripheral device

Connecting an IEEE 1394 device

Viewing the display on a projector or monitor

Adjusting the display properties

Using the projector or monitor for a presentation

Viewing the display on a television

Adjusting the television display settings

Ordering accessories

Chapter 5: Managing Power

Monitoring the battery charge

Changing the battery

Recalibrating the battery

Extending battery life

Using alternate power sources

using power saving modes

Changing notebook power settings

Changing advanced settings

Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook

Packing your notebook

Radio frequency wireless connections

Security

Power

Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook

Caring for your notebook

Cleaning the exterior

Maintaining the battery

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers

Using Microsoft System Restore

Recovering your system to its factory condition

Recovering your system using the Windows DVD

Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook

Preventing static electricity discharge

Adding or replacing memory modules

Replacing the hard drive kit

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

Safety guidelines

Troubleshooting

Display

DVD drives

Ethernet

File management

Internet

Keyboard

Media Center

Memory

Modem (dial-up)

Mouse

Networks (wired)

Networks (wireless)

Passwords

Printer

Sound

Video

legal information

Appendix A: Legal Information

replacement parts and accessories

united states of america

japanese modem notice

environmental information

Index

MT6460

Replacing Notebook Components

Identifying the notebook model

Identifying components

Preparing your work space

Preparing the notebook

Replacing the DVD drive

Replacing the cooling assembly

Replacing the processor

Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card

Replacing the hard drive

Replacing the keyboard cover

Replacing the keyboard

Replacing the CMOS battery

Replacing the LCD panel assembly

Replacing the LCD panel inverter

Replacing the LCD panel

Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid

Replacing the palm rest

Replacing the modem card

Replacing the Bluetooth module

Replacing the system board

Replacing the external video board

Replacing the speakers

replacing the battery

preventing static electricity discharge

replacing the hard drive kit

replacing the keyboard

replacing the memory module

locating components

getting help

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