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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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... network that uniquely identifies a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is the Internet. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses...
... network that uniquely identifies a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is the Internet. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses...
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..., see the network name, but you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Select Diagnose and Repair on . • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Take any firewall software on wireless security, refer...
..., see the network name, but you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Select Diagnose and Repair on . • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Take any firewall software on wireless security, refer...
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... configuration, and other mouse settings. 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. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware...
... configuration, and other mouse settings. 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. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware...
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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... this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. 2 For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Gateway model and serial number A label on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide...
... this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. 2 For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Gateway model and serial number A label on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide...
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... jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. 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 Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack...
... jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. 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 Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack...
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... use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. As soon as it was put in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. You do not need to enter at startup. The startup password is the password you need to set using the BIOS utility. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable...
... use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. As soon as it was put in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. You do not need to enter at startup. The startup password is the password you need to set using the BIOS utility. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable...
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... problem and you can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 95. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem...
... problem and you can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 95. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem...
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... notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information about using your volume control, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 95. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on page 91. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions...
... notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information about using your volume control, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 95. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on page 91. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions...
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... network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Help For more information about removing your hard drive, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to reinstall the operating system. You see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 10. -OR- If you do not have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using...
... network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Help For more information about removing your hard drive, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to reinstall the operating system. You see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 10. -OR- If you do not have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using...
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..., you can. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your notebook. 124 To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD...
..., you can. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your notebook. 124 To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD...
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... battery is installed correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 72. • Let the battery return to your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. For instructions...
... battery is installed correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 72. • Let the battery return to your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. For instructions...
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... Support. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 134 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To make sure that the power cable is online. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to work...
... Support. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 134 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To make sure that the power cable is online. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to work...
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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 . • Use sleep mode when not using your notebook. • Use the optical drive only when you can comfortably see your Reference Guide that has been included on your notebook, connecting your notebook to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see "Managing Power" in use . • Turn off wireless devices when they are installed on your notebook. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY...
...; Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management settings to reduce power use . • Use sleep mode when not using your notebook. • Use the optical drive only when you can comfortably see your Reference Guide that has been included on your notebook, connecting your notebook to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see "Managing Power" in use . • Turn off wireless devices when they are installed on your notebook. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY...