Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... of creating a LAN. Most home networks are typically built using a router. The largest and most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is located on setting up a router, see the router's documentation. 46 PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable...
... of creating a LAN. Most home networks are typically built using a router. The largest and most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is located on setting up a router, see the router's documentation. 46 PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... access point is plugged in networking. • Use a print server. Follow the instructions included with your Internet service provider. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your computers, you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window...
... access point is plugged in networking. • Use a print server. Follow the instructions included with your Internet service provider. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your computers, you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... a licensed installer. Using a router The most well-known example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of a WAN is commonly used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet is a computer network that covers a broad geographical area. To create...
... a licensed installer. Using a router The most well-known example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of a WAN is commonly used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet is a computer network that covers a broad geographical area. To create...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Right-click on your Internet service provider. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Select Diagnose and Repair on the left of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers on each computer. 54 Wireless...
... the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Right-click on your Internet service provider. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Select Diagnose and Repair on the left of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers on each computer. 54 Wireless...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... Start & Troubleshooting Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration 2 Important Information 3 Computer Basics 4 Safety and Comfort 4 Safety Precautions 4 Health Precautions 5 Getting to Know your Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad 6 Volume Controls 7 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 8 Power Supply 10 Ports and Connectors 11 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 14 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management...
... Start & Troubleshooting Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration 2 Important Information 3 Computer Basics 4 Safety and Comfort 4 Safety Precautions 4 Health Precautions 5 Getting to Know your Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad 6 Volume Controls 7 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 8 Power Supply 10 Ports and Connectors 11 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 14 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... compatible with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) port. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide An eSATA port allows you plug in microphone. Display and Audio Ports VGA Port - S-Video (TV-Out) Connection - HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Plugging in an ExpressCard slot. Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - An adapter may need to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with the monitor. This fixture allows you to control the media functions of your computer to attach a Kensington security lock or other devices, such as a high-definition...
... compatible with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) port. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide An eSATA port allows you plug in microphone. Display and Audio Ports VGA Port - S-Video (TV-Out) Connection - HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Plugging in an ExpressCard slot. Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - An adapter may need to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with the monitor. This fixture allows you to control the media functions of your computer to attach a Kensington security lock or other devices, such as a high-definition...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... BIOS if you are asked to access the advanced startup options. 3. Press OK to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. 36 - The computer will likely hang. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on . 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Please read Removing additional external devices, Removing the battery and Removing additional internal hardware on page 35. You should only open your computer using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. Start with a different boot device...
... BIOS if you are asked to access the advanced startup options. 3. Press OK to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. 36 - The computer will likely hang. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on . 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Please read Removing additional external devices, Removing the battery and Removing additional internal hardware on page 35. You should only open your computer using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. Start with a different boot device...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... attempting to use. 4. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your recipient's email address. Problem/Error The printer is OFF The printer is OFF Line The printer is out of paper The paper is available. 3. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click on the icon, then select Open Network and Sharing Center...
... attempting to use. 4. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your recipient's email address. Problem/Error The printer is OFF The printer is OFF Line The printer is out of paper The paper is available. 3. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click on the icon, then select Open Network and Sharing Center...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. Helpdesk - 45 This will restore your system to reinstall the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Perform minor fixes. Revert to a previous system condition" on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you want to reset your computer to the same state as you may need...
... Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. Helpdesk - 45 This will restore your system to reinstall the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Perform minor fixes. Revert to a previous system condition" on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you want to reset your computer to the same state as you may need...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... your hard drive. Turn on your system. Use your arrow keys to open the boot menu. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its progress. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from factory default. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive. 4. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. When the recovery...
... your hard drive. Turn on your system. Use your arrow keys to open the boot menu. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its progress. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from factory default. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive. 4. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. When the recovery...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Microphone 12 Modem 20, 41 Multimedia files 18 N Network connections 21 Norton Internet Security 28, 30 O Optical drives 9 P Pointer 6 Ports 11 Power cords 4 Power on/off 12 Power saving modes 14 Power supply 10 PowerDVD 19 Printer 42 R Recovery System Restore 27 Regulatory Information 48, 53 Remote control 8 Receiver 12 Removable media devices 9 Removing hardware 9 Removing software 26 Restore points 28 S Safe Computing 25 Safe mode 36 Safety precautions 4 Screen saver 35 Security Antivirus 29 Updates 28, 32...
Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Microphone 12 Modem 20, 41 Multimedia files 18 N Network connections 21 Norton Internet Security 28, 30 O Optical drives 9 P Pointer 6 Ports 11 Power cords 4 Power on/off 12 Power saving modes 14 Power supply 10 PowerDVD 19 Printer 42 R Recovery System Restore 27 Regulatory Information 48, 53 Remote control 8 Receiver 12 Removable media devices 9 Removing hardware 9 Removing software 26 Restore points 28 S Safe Computing 25 Safe mode 36 Safety precautions 4 Screen saver 35 Security Antivirus 29 Updates 28, 32...
Service Guide
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... Block Diagram 5 Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 8 Keyboard Area and LCD Panel 9 Touchpad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Function Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 19 BIOS Setup Utility 19 Navigating the BIOS Utility 19 Information 20 Main 21 Security 22 Boot 25 Exit 26 BIOS Flash Utility 27 DOS Flash Utility 28 WinFlash Utility 30 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 31 Miscellaneous Utilities 33 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Disassembly...
... Block Diagram 5 Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 8 Keyboard Area and LCD Panel 9 Touchpad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Function Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 19 BIOS Setup Utility 19 Navigating the BIOS Utility 19 Information 20 Main 21 Security 22 Boot 25 Exit 26 BIOS Flash Utility 27 DOS Flash Utility 28 WinFlash Utility 30 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 31 Miscellaneous Utilities 33 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Disassembly...
Service Guide
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...AC adapter. 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ventilation slots and/or cooling fan Enables the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 6 Chapter 1 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the computer's functions and components. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 # Component 1 DC-in jack 7 Headphone/ speaker/line-out jack 8 Kensington lock slot Accepts input from external microphones. Front View # Component 1 Status Indicators Left View 1 Icon Description Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) that...
...AC adapter. 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ventilation slots and/or cooling fan Enables the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 6 Chapter 1 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the computer's functions and components. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 # Component 1 DC-in jack 7 Headphone/ speaker/line-out jack 8 Kensington lock slot Accepts input from external microphones. Front View # Component 1 Status Indicators Left View 1 Icon Description Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) that...
Service Guide
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. When you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Type the current password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4. The Set Password box appears. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press Enter. Changing a Password 1. Removing a Password...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. When you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Type the current password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4. The Set Password box appears. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press Enter. Changing a Password 1. Removing a Password...
Service Guide
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... utility without saving setup data to save or discard any changes you to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your Changes F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter...
... utility without saving setup data to save or discard any changes you to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your Changes F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter...
Service Guide
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Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125 TouchPad Failure Page 126 Internal Speaker Failure Page 126 Internal Microphone Failure Page 128 WLAN Failure Page 130 Thermal Unit Failure...
Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125 TouchPad Failure Page 126 Internal Speaker Failure Page 126 Internal Microphone Failure Page 128 WLAN Failure Page 130 Thermal Unit Failure...
Service Guide
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... selected. DDR RAM module LCD cable well connected? Make sure the computer has power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is still not resolved, see "Power On Issue" on page 38). 8. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one...
... selected. DDR RAM module LCD cable well connected? Make sure the computer has power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is still not resolved, see "Power On Issue" on page 38). 8. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one...
Service Guide
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If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is listed under Other Devices. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. See the mouse user manual. 3. Try an alternative program to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Roll back the mouse driver to verify mouse operation. There are no red Xs or yellow...
If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is listed under Other Devices. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. See the mouse user manual. 3. Try an alternative program to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Roll back the mouse driver to verify mouse operation. There are no red Xs or yellow...