Gateway MX6960 Setup Manual

Brand: Gateway

Model: MX6960

Category: Notebook cases

Type: Setup Manual

Gateway MX6960 offers a wide range of features, empowering you to stay connected, productive, and entertained. With its sleek design and powerful performance, it's an ideal choice for both personal and professional use.

Connect to the internet seamlessly via dial-up, Ethernet, or USB, making it easy to stay in touch with the world. The built-in optical drive allows you to enjoy movies, music, and other multimedia content.

The large LCD panel provides crystal-clear visuals, perfect for watching videos, browsing the web, or working on presentations. The integrated speakers deliver immersive audio, enhancing your entertainment and communication experiences.

SETUPGUIDE

FRONT

BACK

LEFT

RIGHT

Introducing:

your new Gateway notebook

LCD panel release latch

Battery Indicator

Speaker

Power Indicator

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

Monitor port

Power connector

Ventilation fan

Caution: Do not block

Kensington™ lock slot

S-Video out jack

Optical drive

Memory card reader

PC Card slot

IEEE 1394 port

USB ports

Modem jack

USB ports

Ethernet jack

MAN OASIS SETUP POSTER R0 9/06

MANAGE 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 optical 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 Reference Guide.

TECH SUPPORT INFORMATION

See the label on the bottom

of your notebook.

WORK SAFELY & 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).

SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE

After setting up your computer, read the Getting

Started guide for tips on using your notebook.

CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT

For help and information about

common issues, visit our Internet

Support Site at gateway.com.

SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION

For detailed information about using your Gateway

notebook, see your Reference Guide that has been

included on your hard drive.

For general information about using Windows and the

programs that are installed on your notebook,

connecting your notebook to the Internet or a network,

and protecting your computer, see your User Guide that

has been included on your hard drive.

To access your online documentation, click Start, All

Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

4 START THE NOTEBOOK

Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to

complete Windows setup.

2 CONNECT TO AC POWER.

Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least three

hours the ﬁrst time, so the battery will fully

charge.

1 INSTALL THE BATTERY

With the label side down, slide the

battery into the battery

compartment until it clicks. Then

lock it in place.

3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional)

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.

Setting up:

your new Gateway notebook

Getting help:

tips for getting the most out of your new Gateway notebook

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Online Support:

Tech Support Phone:

Hours:

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Power Button

USER GUIDE

GETTING STARTED