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... and product names are ready to replace the DVD drive. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear...
... and product names are ready to replace the DVD drive. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear...
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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...
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... media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your hard drive. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using...
... media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your hard drive. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using...
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... when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 17. 11 For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 21. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the features of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for...
... when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 17. 11 For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 21. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the features of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for...
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... your notebook using a USB port. Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Windows key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help . Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and...
... your notebook using a USB port. Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Windows key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help . Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and...
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Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Starta programoropen a file or folder. Quickly press and release the right button once...
Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Starta programoropen a file or folder. Quickly press and release the right button once...
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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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... drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Then you can share your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. The folder properties dialog box opens. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network...
... drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Then you can share your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. The folder properties dialog box opens. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network...
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... arrow. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can move 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...
... arrow. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can move 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...
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... start your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that your notebook...
... start your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that your notebook...
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..." on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for help. You see the poster or hardware guide. Press the drive into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. ■ Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then click the arrow. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Data error" message...
..." on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for help. You see the poster or hardware guide. Press the drive into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. ■ Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then click the arrow. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Data error" message...
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... interlaced video display device will most TVs use interlaced video. Interlaced video displays a video frame with your home DVD player ■ Yes, you can . A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to a TV ■ Your Media Center computer detects whether 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. You need to configure your...
... interlaced video display device will most TVs use interlaced video. Interlaced video displays a video frame with your home DVD player ■ Yes, you can . A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to a TV ■ Your Media Center computer detects whether 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. You need to configure your...
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... or hardware guide. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your notebook is connected to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Modem (dial-up) Tips & Tricks For the location of...
... or hardware guide. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your notebook is connected to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Modem (dial-up) Tips & Tricks For the location of...
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... external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on the notebook. Networks (wired) Help and Support For more information, see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your wired Ethernet network ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. Type...
... external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on the notebook. Networks (wired) Help and Support For more information, see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your wired Ethernet network ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. Type...
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... is not working device, such as Default Printer. 164 To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Your notebook is on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. The Control Panel window opens. To test the outlet, plug a working on AC power ■ Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. ■ If your notebook is not working correctly. Your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that...
... is not working device, such as Default Printer. 164 To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Your notebook is on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. The Control Panel window opens. To test the outlet, plug a working on AC power ■ Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. ■ If your notebook is not working correctly. Your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that...
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... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
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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...