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... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to replace the DVD drive. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. in your online hardware guide. Before working...
... AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to replace the DVD drive. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. in your online hardware guide. Before working...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... click Gateway Documentation. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number...
... click Gateway Documentation. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number...
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... Pad touchpad" on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information on page 21. Provides all the features of a mouse. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Keyboard...
... Pad touchpad" on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information on page 21. Provides all the features of a mouse. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Keyboard...
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... specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down your notebook using a USB port. Press these colored keys in Windows. Press this key to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. Your notebook...
... specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down your notebook using a USB port. Press these colored keys in Windows. Press this key to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. Your notebook...
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... or folder. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Select an object on the keyboard. Quickly press and release the right button once. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the overall volume of the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in rapid succession...
... or folder. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Select an object on the keyboard. Quickly press and release the right button once. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the overall volume of the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in rapid succession...
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... changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 14 Caps Lock indicator 17 cards inserting memory card 25 inserting PC Card 26 memory card slot 8 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive...
... changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 14 Caps Lock indicator 17 cards inserting memory card 25 inserting PC Card 26 memory card slot 8 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive...
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...6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless...
...6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless...
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... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
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... the network computers, each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that you want to share a drive or folder, use the following instructions. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that your access point is set up, log onto your computer. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com...
... the network computers, each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that you want to share a drive or folder, use the following instructions. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that your access point is set up, log onto your computer. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com...
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... Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. If your data files and personal settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using transfer wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Scheduled Tasks window opens...
... Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. If your data files and personal settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using transfer wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Scheduled Tasks window opens...
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... drive troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 164. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components...
... drive troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 164. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components...
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... Ethernet network jack. -OR- Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on deleting unnecessary files, see the poster or hardware guide. For instructions on page 136. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you are using a cable...
... Ethernet network jack. -OR- Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on deleting unnecessary files, see the poster or hardware guide. For instructions on page 136. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you are using a cable...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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... or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. The Media Center video display will most TVs use interlaced video. You want to bottom, then it fills in the DVR-MS format. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the other computers ■ Yes, you are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions...
... or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. The Media Center video display will most TVs use interlaced video. You want to bottom, then it fills in the DVR-MS format. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the other computers ■ Yes, you are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions...
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... the memory module is inserted correctly in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips & Tricks For the location of your network jack, see the port replicator user guide. You see the port replicator user guide. For the location of your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Modem...
... the memory module is inserted correctly in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips & Tricks For the location of your network jack, see the port replicator user guide. You see the port replicator user guide. For the location of your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Modem...
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... 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. Make sure that the other computers on your wired Ethernet network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is connected to a port replicator, make sure the network cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network and the second N should be different for all computers on your notebook. ■ Remove all...
... 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. Make sure that the other computers on your wired Ethernet network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is connected to a port replicator, make sure the network cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network and the second N should be different for all computers on your notebook. ■ Remove all...
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... an online/offline button that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on , and working on inserting your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. Printer Help and Support For more information, see the poster or hardware guide. The printer is online. Many printers have selected it on recalibrating your Control Panel is not working device, such as Default Printer. 164...
... an online/offline button that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on , and working on inserting your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. Printer Help and Support For more information, see the poster or hardware guide. The printer is online. Many printers have selected it on recalibrating your Control Panel is not working device, such as Default Printer. 164...
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... Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio file 64, 65 DVD 68 Media Player file 65 multimedia files 65 music CD 66 Windows Media Player file 65 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 54 USB support for 54 power AC adapter 91 advanced settings 92, 94 alarms 93 automobile/airplane adapter 91 battery 90 changing modes...
... Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio file 64, 65 DVD 68 Media Player file 65 multimedia files 65 music CD 66 Windows Media Player file 65 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 54 USB support for 54 power AC adapter 91 advanced settings 92, 94 alarms 93 automobile/airplane adapter 91 battery 90 changing modes...
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... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...
... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...