Gateway ML3108 Quick Start Manual

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MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE
 To get the most out of your battery:

•  Dim the display as low as you can comfortably see.

•  Remove Express 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.

CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT
For help and information about

common issues, visit our Internet

Support Site at uk.gateway.com

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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 STARTER GUIDE
After setting up your computer, read the Starter 
Guide
 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 StartAll 
Programs
, then click Gateway Documentation.

4 START THE NOTEBOOK
 

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

complete Windows setup.

Setting up:

your new Gateway notebook

Getting help:

tips for getting the most out of your new Gateway notebook

Actual product may vary from image shown. Product specifications subject to change without notice. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the 
United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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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 a phone cable to the modem jack (     ) if using dialup Internet 

access. Or connect an Ethernet  (     ) or USB (      ) cable  if using 

high-speed access.

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.

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STARTER GUIDE

USER GUIDE

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