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... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 74 Adding and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive...
... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 74 Adding and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive...
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... create a wired Ethernet network, you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or network device. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is made possible with Bluetooth. For information on . A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number...
... create a wired Ethernet network, you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or network device. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is made possible with Bluetooth. For information on . A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number...
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... plugged in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. To add a printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about...
... plugged in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. To add a printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about...
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CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer...
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer...
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... the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to turn on the presentation settings. For more information, see "Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings" on page 74. ■ Click Rotate screen to rotate the tablet PC screen from . For more information, see your notebook, click Start, then...
... the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to turn on the presentation settings. For more information, see "Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings" on page 74. ■ Click Rotate screen to rotate the tablet PC screen from . For more information, see your notebook, click Start, then...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your notebook. Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected...
... hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your notebook. Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected...
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... Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn 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 Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover...
... Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn 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 Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover...
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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... your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 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...
... your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 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...
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... display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 59. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 63. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description...
... display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 59. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 63. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description...
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... notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 84 This is very secure, with confidential files until you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Be ready to enter the User Password if your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with no easy way to enter...
... notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 84 This is very secure, with confidential files until you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Be ready to enter the User Password if your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with no easy way to enter...
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... re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your only option for system recovery may be to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook •...
... re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your only option for system recovery may be to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook •...
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... or damaged. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you need to use them later for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your notebook, you should create a set of discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important Your notebook may have shipped with your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you like...
... or damaged. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you need to use them later for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your notebook, you should create a set of discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important Your notebook may have shipped with your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you like...
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... notebook. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook is plugged into the headphone jack on . • Clean the disc. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. • Make sure that the CD label is facing up . A DVD movie will not play is facing up . For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows...
... notebook. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook is plugged into the headphone jack on . • Clean the disc. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. • Make sure that the CD label is facing up . A DVD movie will not play is facing up . For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows...
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... problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are unable to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
... problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are unable to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
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... battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 76. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. You must return your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Your notebook is not working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected...
... battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 76. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. You must return your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Your notebook is not working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected...
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... connected to the correct port. • Make sure that you want to print to work offline. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that came with your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need...
... connected to the correct port. • Make sure that you want to print to work offline. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that came with your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need...
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... managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing 71 storing 90 troubleshooting 137 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 107 BIOS Setup utility 72 Bluetooth system key 32 turning off 32, 53 turning on 32, 53 brightness adjusting 32, 33, 48 system keys 33 broadband modem connecting 22 button Effects 46 Help 46 Properties 46 settings 46 Snapshot 47 Start camera 46 buttons multimedia panel...
... managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing 71 storing 90 troubleshooting 137 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 107 BIOS Setup utility 72 Bluetooth system key 32 turning off 32, 53 turning on 32, 53 brightness adjusting 32, 33, 48 system keys 33 broadband modem connecting 22 button Effects 46 Help 46 Properties 46 settings 46 Snapshot 47 Start camera 46 buttons multimedia panel...
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...wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 118 LCD/CRT system key 31 line protector 82 line tester 82 lock cable 84 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 88, 91 Media Center 43, 44 troubleshooting 125 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 107 removing 107 replacing 107 troubleshooting 128 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 129 using 59 microphone...
...wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 118 LCD/CRT system key 31 line protector 82 line tester 82 lock cable 84 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 88, 91 Media Center 43, 44 troubleshooting 125 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 107 removing 107 replacing 107 troubleshooting 128 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 129 using 59 microphone...
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... notebook 25 turning on notebook 24 printer default 138 installing 62 troubleshooting 138 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 26 opening 41 recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 projector adding 63 color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows...
... notebook 25 turning on notebook 24 printer default 138 installing 62 troubleshooting 138 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 26 opening 41 recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 projector adding 63 color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows...
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... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 160 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 startup password 84 static electricity 106 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity...
... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 160 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 startup password 84 static electricity 106 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity...