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How to identify the features of your Gateway notebook |
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How to locate your notebook's model and serial number |
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How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity |
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How to locate the specifications for your notebook |
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What accessories are available for your notebook |
To access the contents of this guide while you are traveling, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Utilities. You can also download an electronic copy from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/.
Front
Component Description Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch to the right.
Left side
Component Icon Description 
Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting the modem".
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a wired Ethernet network" and "Networking Your Computer".
Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port.
Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port.
Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers and docking station speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack.
Press the eject button to remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card".
Insert one Type I or Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card".
Right side
Back
Component Icon Description 
Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
Bottom
Component Icon Description Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory".
Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries".
Connect the docking station to this port.
Warning! Power is passed through this connection. This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with Gateway 200 docking stations.
The optional wireless Ethernet mini PCI card is located in this bay.
Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Identifying your model".
Keyboard area
For information on using your keyboard, see "Using the keyboard".
Component Icon Description 
Press this button to open your Web browser. For more information, see "Internet button".
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 "Status indicators".
Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad".
Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in.
Provides all the features of a full-sized 82-key keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard".
Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing power settings".
Identifying your model
The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
Gateway model number
The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance.
Gateway serial number
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Printed on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your notebook. |
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Printed on the customer invoice that came with your notebook. The invoice also contains your customer ID number. |
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Displayed in HelpSpot in Windows XP. Click Start, Help and Support, then click View product serial number. |
Internal wireless label
A label similar to the following indicates your computer contains a wireless communications device. The label is located on the bottom of your notebook.
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.
Finding your specifications
For more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to the My Computer Info link in HelpSpot or visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
In Windows XP, view your computer's serial number by clicking Start, Help and Support, then clicking View system serial number. Check your specifications by clicking Start, Help and Support, then clicking See your PC's configuration.
You can also find out more about your computer at the Gateway eSupport site. Visit support.gateway.com.
Accessories
Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com.
Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters
If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Changing batteries" for more information about using an additional battery in your notebook.
With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in-flight power receptacle.
Carrying cases
Docking station
Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a docking station lets you make all of those connections at one time. When you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the docking station instead of unplugging all the devices.
A docking station also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your notebook. See "Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station" for more information about using a docking station with your notebook.
Peripheral devices
You can attach devices (such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or monitor) to your notebook or docking station.
Memory
Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory. See "Adding or replacing memory" for more information.
Printers
You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" for more information about attaching a printer to your notebook.
Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.
Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents.