Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] You may want to use the AC adapter to complete charging the battery while you are checking out some of the features.
Caution Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord.
Warning
Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious personal injury or death. [. . . ] CD and DVD drives use a large amount of power.
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Changing power settings
You can change the behavior of the power button, Standby key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your computer.
Changing settings in Windows 98
You can completely customize your computer's power settings through the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and enabling Hibernate mode. Power schemes let you change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is turned off. You can also select one of the pre-defined power schemes or make changes and save it as a custom power scheme. Advanced power settings let you reassign the power button and Standby key to activate different power saving modes. Hibernate mode saves more power than other modes because it uses no power at all. Hibernate mode (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns the computer completely off. The next time you turn on the computer, the memory information is read
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from the hard drive and Windows is restored to the same condition when you activated Hibernate, with the same applications running and the same documents open.
To change the power scheme:
1 Click Start, then select Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power
Management. The Power Management Properties dialog box opens.
2 Select a pre-defined power scheme from the drop-down list. The
Portables/Laptop scheme changes the settings to maximize battery life. - OR Set the timers for System Standby, Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks, then save your custom power scheme by clicking Save As and typing in a name.
3 Apply the changes by clicking OK.
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To change the alarm options:
1 Click Start, then select Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power
Management. The Power Management Properties dialog box opens.
2 Click the Alarms tab.
3 Adjust the alarm settings, then apply the changes by clicking OK.
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To change advanced power management settings:
1 Click Start, then select Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power
Management. If you set up an account with Gateway. net or AOL, an Internet e-mail address is created for you. After completing the setup you are ready to access the Internet.
To set up an Internet account with Gateway. net or AOL:
1 Double-click the Register with Gateway. net or the America Online icon. After setting up your account, you can
connect to the Internet and access your e-mail services.
Accessing your Internet account
To connect to your Gateway. net or AOL Internet account:
1 Double-click the Connect to Gateway. net or America Online icon. The
Connect dialog box opens.
2 Complete the member name and password information, then click
Connect. The computer dials the Internet account phone number.
After connecting, the Web browser opens. For information about the Web and the Web browser, see "Using the World Wide Web" on page 56.
To disconnect from your Gateway. net or AOL Internet account:
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Click X in the top right corner of the Web browser. Your computer disconnects from the Internet.
Important Make sure that your computer disconnects properly from your Internet account. If you do not have an "unlimited hours" ISP account, you may have to pay for the time that you are connected.
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Using the World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is a user-friendly multimedia window to the Internet that gives you easy access to millions of sources of information. You can access Web sites to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more. You can travel through a Web site or visit other Web sites by clicking areas on the Web page called links, or hyperlinks. A link can be colored text (sometimes underlined), a picture, or an animated image. [. . . ] In the event of problems, you should contact Gateway customer support.
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Japanese users
VCCI statement
This equipment is in the Class B category (Information Technology Equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.
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Safety, Regulatory, and Notices
Australia and New Zealand users
EMI statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 3548 set out by the Australian Communications Authority and Radio Spectrum Management Agency.
New Zealand telecommunication statement (for products fitted with Telepermit approved modems)
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. [. . . ]