User manual GATEWAY M285-E

[. . . ] HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Notebook Contents Chapter 1: About this reference. 2 2 2 2 3 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook . 11 Protecting from power source problems . 12 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network . [. . . ] See your USB device's installation guide. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on your notebook. You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience. Important Press FN+F4 to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or monitor. To use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off your notebook. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you close the LCD panel, your notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Standby mode. on your notebook or optional port replicator. 3 Turn on your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your notebook, see "Left" on page 7. For the location of the VGA port on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 36 www. gateway. com Connecting a video camera to your notebook 6 Tap or click the Settings tab. 7 Button-tap or right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then tap or click Attached. 8 Tap or click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Tap or click OK. Connecting a video camera to your notebook Important For more information about using the IEEE 1394 port on your video camera, see your camera's documentation. Your notebook has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 port (also known as a Firewire® or i. Link® port) for connecting devices such as a video camera. To connect your video camera to your notebook: Tips & Tricks For the location of the IEEE 1394 port on your notebook, see "Left" on page 7. For the location of the IEEE 1394 port on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. 1 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your video camera. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 port on your notebook or optional port replicator. Tips & Tricks For more information about editing video, see "Creating and editing videos" in the online User Guide. 37 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www. gateway. com Using an optional port replicator Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a port replicator lets you make all of those connections at one time. When you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all the devices. A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your notebook. For more information about using a port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway convertible notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from children. If your convertible notebook is connected to AC power, or if it has a charged multibay battery installed, you can change the main battery while the convertible notebook is turned on. If your convertible notebook has only one battery and it is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the convertible notebook off while changing the battery. To change the main battery: 1 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port replicator. 2 If your convertible notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged multibay battery installed, go to Step 3. [. . . ] Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be disposed of in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). The "Crossed-Out Waste Bin" label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose of your "end of life" product properly. Substances such as glass, plastics, and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable, recyclable, and reusable. You can do your part for the environment by following these simple steps: When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. [. . . ]