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...your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 26 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc....you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. As part of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your notebook. 15 Remove the...
...your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 26 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc....you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. As part of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your notebook. 15 Remove the...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 iii
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 iii
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...that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your notebook model and its features. Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media...this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click...
...that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your notebook model and its features. Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media...this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click...
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... called "laptops," do not use a laptop desk to your notebook, and fire danger. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on windows, and by installing shades or curtains on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably...
... called "laptops," do not use a laptop desk to your notebook, and fire danger. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on windows, and by installing shades or curtains on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably...
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...for several minutes or if you can run programs and search for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook completely off, it turns off or slows down your notebook from a Sleep state is much faster than ...has been turned completely off . When you wake your notebook. In Hibernate mode, your notebook after it does not turn on using Windows, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your online User Guide. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook is in Sleep ...
...for several minutes or if you can run programs and search for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook completely off, it turns off or slows down your notebook from a Sleep state is much faster than ...has been turned completely off . When you wake your notebook. In Hibernate mode, your notebook after it does not turn on using Windows, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your online User Guide. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook is in Sleep ...
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...your notebook. The notebook saves your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click ...Hibernate. To turn off . The notebook turns off your session and partially shuts down to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Press FN+F3. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook: • ...
...your notebook. The notebook saves your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click ...Hibernate. To turn off . The notebook turns off your session and partially shuts down to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Press FN+F3. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook: • ...
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... the lock icon, then click Restart. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Using the status indicators Important If none of the...
... the lock icon, then click Restart. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Using the status indicators Important If none of the...
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Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 29 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard.
Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 29 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard.
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...of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Navigation keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in combination with a colored system key to shortcut menus and help . CHAPTER 3: Setting... Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 30 For more about the function key actions. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of keys. Press FN...
...of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Navigation keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in combination with a colored system key to shortcut menus and help . CHAPTER 3: Setting... Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 30 For more about the function key actions. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of keys. Press FN...
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The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in Windows and Web-based applications • Launch an application based on which finger you swipe • A safe or folder for storing ... Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Fingerprint Tutorial. 2 Click Next to proceed through the tutorial. 34 Features include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may...
The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in Windows and Web-based applications • Launch an application based on which finger you swipe • A safe or folder for storing ... Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Fingerprint Tutorial. 2 Click Next to proceed through the tutorial. 34 Features include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may...
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... is turned on, turned off ) and opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Multimedia panel for select models Windows Hotstart Instant On Audio Capacitive volume control Mute sound...
... is turned on, turned off ) and opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Multimedia panel for select models Windows Hotstart Instant On Audio Capacitive volume control Mute sound...
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...from the + towards the +. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Multimedia panel for select models Instant On Audio Volume control Instant On Video Mute sound Play/... sensor strip to change in the same direction. ■ Tapping on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on the strip does not change the volume. Stops playing the CD or...
...from the + towards the +. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Multimedia panel for select models Instant On Audio Volume control Instant On Video Mute sound Play/... sensor strip to change in the same direction. ■ Tapping on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on the strip does not change the volume. Stops playing the CD or...
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... control to the desired screen brightness. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see "System...Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 31. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information, see the help for that service. For more information about using the webcam while...
... control to the desired screen brightness. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see "System...Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 31. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information, see the help for that service. For more information about using the webcam while...
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... optional multimedia panel" on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 43. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To adjust the overall volume level...
... optional multimedia panel" on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 43. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To adjust the overall volume level...
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The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . 50 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute).
The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . 50 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute).
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...wireless network switch to the OFF position to prevent it from being accidently turned on page 27. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in flight. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 If... both IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. The wireless status indicator turns on page 27. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the wireless network switch, see "Using the status indicators" on . When the...
...wireless network switch to the OFF position to prevent it from being accidently turned on page 27. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in flight. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 If... both IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. The wireless status indicator turns on page 27. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the wireless network switch, see "Using the status indicators" on . When the...
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CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 64
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 64
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...and the projector, monitor, or television. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. www.gateway.com 7 Press FN+F4 to use the display as an extension of ...your notebook desktop, you close the LCD panel, your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the display properties If the image ...
...and the projector, monitor, or television. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. www.gateway.com 7 Press FN+F4 to use the display as an extension of ...your notebook desktop, you close the LCD panel, your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the display properties If the image ...
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... can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Click monitor 2. 4 Adjust... box for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your desk. 7 Click OK. You can configure your notebook so...
... can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Click monitor 2. 4 Adjust... box for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your desk. 7 Click OK. You can configure your notebook so...
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... advanced power settings. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. Your programs may run slower than you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . Hybrid Sleep...
... advanced power settings. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. Your programs may run slower than you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . Hybrid Sleep...