MAN 3100/3600/M250 PSTR R0 5/05
NETWORKING GUIDE
Gateway Notebook
User Guide
Gateway Notebook
Networking Guide
SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY NOTEBOOK
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SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY NOTEBOOK
Connecting Wirelessly
Your Gateway notebook has built-in wireless networking. To take full advantage of
your notebook's wireless capabilities, you can set up a wireless network in your
home or business. After your network is set up, you can wirelessly browse the
Internet, send e-mail, transfer files, and print. For more information on setting up a
network, see the printed wireless networking guide.
Getting Additional Help
Printed manuals include the Gateway Notebook
User Guide and the Networking Your Notebook
wireless networking guide.
To learn more about using
Windows and Internet Explorer,
click Start, then click Help and
Support, or click Start, All
Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation and see Using Your Computer.
You can get device
drivers, FAQs, product
specifications, and other
useful information at
support.gateway.com.
For Customer Care (technical support)
telephone numbers, see the label on the bottom
of your notebook.
Managing Your Battery Life
To get the most out of your battery:
· Dim the display as low as you can comfortably see.
· Remove PC Cards when not using them.
· Modify the power management settings to reduce power use.
· Use Hibernate mode when not using your notebook.
· Use the DVD drive only when you need to.
· Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling.
· Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available.
For more information, see "Managing Power" in your user guide.
Working Securely
Your Gateway notebook comes with the software you need to connect safely
and securely. To ensure a high level of security, you should:
· Regularly update your antivirus software.
· Install all critical updates for Microsoft Windows (click Start, All Programs,
then click Windows Update and follow the on-screen instructions).
· Use the security features provided in the Windows Security Center
(click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click
Security Center).
Front
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Memory card reader
Volume control
LCD panel release latch
Ethernet jack
Kensington™ lock slot
Battery Indicator
Back
Ventilation fan
Caution: Do not block
Monitor port
Modem jack
Left
PC Card slot
USB ports
Right
DVD drive
IEEE 1394 port
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Connect to the Internet
(optional)
Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete Windows setup.
Start the notebook
With the label side down, slide
the battery into the battery
compartment until it clicks.
Then lock it in place.
Leave the AC adapter plugged in for
at least three hours the first time, so
the battery will fully charge.
Connect to AC power
Connect the phone cord (included)
to the modem jack if using dialup
Internet access. Or connect your
Ethernet or USB cable (not included)
if using high speed access.
Install the battery
Docking port
Power connector
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