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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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... a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is made possible with Bluetooth. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on the network. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. Subnet...
... a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is made possible with Bluetooth. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on the network. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. Subnet...
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... front of your Internet service provider. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you cannot connect to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Modify the security settings to match the settings you are unable to connect to your network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came...
... front of your Internet service provider. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you cannot connect to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Modify the security settings to match the settings you are unable to connect to your network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came...
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... mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. 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. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens...
... mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. 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. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2
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... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... hard drive. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your notebook model and its features. Gateway model and serial number...
... hard drive. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your notebook model and its features. Gateway model and serial number...
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...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 Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or...
...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 Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or...
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... serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 84 Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you while waiting in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. As soon as it was put in hibernate mode. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. To create a startup password...
... serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 84 Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you while waiting in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. As soon as it was put in hibernate mode. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. To create a startup password...
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... instructions on page 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If reinstalling software or drivers...
... instructions on page 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If reinstalling software or drivers...
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... temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is plugged into the headphone jack on page 49. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are plugged in your notebook. • Clean the DVD. For more information about using your volume control, see "Adjusting the volume" on the notebook. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 49. • Make sure...
... temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is plugged into the headphone jack on page 49. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are plugged in your notebook. • Clean the DVD. For more information about using your volume control, see "Adjusting the volume" on the notebook. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 49. • Make sure...
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... your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you have a problem with your ISP may need to the Internet • If you still get the error, your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Contact your modem. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. Type...
... your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you have a problem with your ISP may need to the Internet • If you still get the error, your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Contact your modem. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. Type...
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... see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). For more information about installing memory, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on other computers • Yes, you can. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can be played on -screen instructions. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click...
... see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). For more information about installing memory, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on other computers • Yes, you can. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can be played on -screen instructions. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click...
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... correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recalibrating the battery" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is installed correctly. You must return your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 76. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 133 www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does...
... correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recalibrating the battery" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is installed correctly. You must return your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 76. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. 133 www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does...
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...; Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. To set to press so the printer can start printing. See the guide that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The...
...; Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. To set to press so the printer can start printing. See the guide that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The...
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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 133 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 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 133 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 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 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 114 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 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 125 using 59 microphone built-in 15 jack...
...wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 114 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 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 125 using 59 microphone built-in 15 jack...
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... wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 91, 95 software 91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook...
... wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 91, 95 software 91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook...
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... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 135 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 156 startup password 84 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive...
... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 135 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 156 startup password 84 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive...
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... hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power 133 printer 134 projector 136 safety guidelines 112 screen 114, 136 screen area 114 screen resolution 114 sound 135 status indicators 135 technical support 136 telephone support 136 touchpad 136 video 136 Web site connection speed 120 wired Ethernet 129 wireless Ethernet 131 wireless network 131 turning off Bluetooth 32 notebook...
... hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power 133 printer 134 projector 136 safety guidelines 112 screen 114, 136 screen area 114 screen resolution 114 sound 135 status indicators 135 technical support 136 telephone support 136 touchpad 136 video 136 Web site connection speed 120 wired Ethernet 129 wireless Ethernet 131 wireless network 131 turning off Bluetooth 32 notebook...
8513064 - Gateway Notebook Setup Poster
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...; Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management settings to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices when they are not in for at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using dialup access. in the Windows VistaTM Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then...
...; Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management settings to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices when they are not in for at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using dialup access. in the Windows VistaTM Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then...