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Left Side
Component Icon Description
Docking release lever Pull to release your notebook from the docking station. 
For more information, see “Separating from the docking 
station” on page 33.
S/PDIF digital audio jack Plug a digital audio cable into this jack.
Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or amplified 
speakers are not plugged in.
Docking 
release leverS/PDIF digital 
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Right Side
Component Description
Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are 
not plugged in.
Docking release lever Pull to release your notebook from the docking station. For more 
information, see “Separating from the docking station” on page 33.
Speaker Docking 
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Back
Component Icon Description
Kensington™ lock slide Slide to the left to open the Kensington lock slot.
PS/2  port Plug a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard or mouse into 
this port. Attaching a PS/2 mouse to your docking station 
may deactivate the touchpad. Attaching a PS/2 keyboard 
to your docking station may deactivate the built-in 
keyboard.
USB  ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB 
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www.gateway.com Ethernet  jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For 
more information, see “Connecting to a wired Ethernet 
network” on page 47 and “Networking Your Computer” 
on page 187.
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your computer to an object by connecting a 
Kensington cable lock to this slot.
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Bottom
Component Description
Docking release lever Pull to release your notebook from the docking station. For more 
information, see “Separating from the docking station” on page 33.
System identification 
labelIncludes the product model number. For more information, see 
“Identifying your model” on page 10.
5.25-inch  modular  bay Use this bay for a DVD, CD-RW, or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. For 
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Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information about your 
Gateway notebook. Read this chapter to find out how to:

Connect the AC adapter

Start and turn off your notebook

Connect and separate from the docking station

Identify the status indicators

Use the keyboard

Use the EZ Pad touchpad

Connect the modem

Connect to an Ethernet network

Install peripheral devices 

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Connecting the AC adapter
You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or the notebook battery. The 
battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter 
right away to fully charge the battery. Allow 24 hours for the battery to fully 
charge.
To connect the AC adapter:
1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
ImportantIf the battery is not fully charged before you use your 
notebook on battery power for the first time, the battery...

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Connecting the AC adapter
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2Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.
-OR-
Connect the AC adapter to the docking station if the docking station is 
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3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns 
on (see “Status indicators” on page 35 for the location of the battery charge 
indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, unplug the 
adapter from your notebook or docking station, then plug it back in.
4When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn your 
notebook off and leave your notebook connected to AC power for at least 
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Starting your notebook
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Starting your notebook
To start your notebook:
1Open your notebook by sliding the latch on the front of your notebook 
to the right and lifting the LCD panel.
2Press the power button located above the keyboard.
The power button is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also set it 
to function in Standby/Resume mode. For instructions on changing the 
power button mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 155.
3If you are starting your notebook for the first...