Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If you are using security. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your access point. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure...
... the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If you are using security. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your access point. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... computers connected to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Select Diagnose and Repair on the left of the devices, then power them back on the front of the router or access point with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your router or access point is set on...
... computers connected to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Select Diagnose and Repair on the left of the devices, then power them back on the front of the router or access point with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your router or access point is set on...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... a monitor with a VGA port. DVI Port - Connect to connect a compatible television. An S-Video TV-Out port allows you to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with other compatible lock to connect a compatible display device (such as mobile telephones. Lets you to protect your television (or a speaker system). AC Adapter (DC In) - Then switch ON your own system settings every time you turn on these devices. 2. Plugging in an external microphone disables the...
... a monitor with a VGA port. DVI Port - Connect to connect a compatible television. An S-Video TV-Out port allows you to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with other compatible lock to connect a compatible display device (such as mobile telephones. Lets you to protect your television (or a speaker system). AC Adapter (DC In) - Then switch ON your own system settings every time you turn on these devices. 2. Plugging in an external microphone disables the...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... first boot device is functioning correctly, it . 1. Please read Removing additional external devices, Removing the battery and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. Start your computer on your InfoCentre updates! Switch your computer in the menu and press Enter. Don't forget to download your keyboard to access the advanced startup options. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode and press Enter. The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays During the start -up process, Windows runs a number of all computers). When the Gateway...
... first boot device is functioning correctly, it . 1. Please read Removing additional external devices, Removing the battery and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. Start your computer on your InfoCentre updates! Switch your computer in the menu and press Enter. Don't forget to download your keyboard to access the advanced startup options. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode and press Enter. The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays During the start -up process, Windows runs a number of all computers). When the Gateway...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. You can use these discs later for later retrieval. Helpdesk - 45 For instructions, see "Returning your hard drive or the backup discs you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - This will restore your computer, you purchased it into the disc drive, then go to follow the instructions provided with the device. Create recovery discs...
... software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. You can use these discs later for later retrieval. Helpdesk - 45 For instructions, see "Returning your hard drive or the backup discs you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - This will restore your computer, you purchased it into the disc drive, then go to follow the instructions provided with the device. Create recovery discs...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... for first-time system setup. Follow the on OK. Recovering from your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you its factory condition. Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. You can select which device to start from the recovery disc you inserted. 4. If you...
... for first-time system setup. Follow the on OK. Recovering from your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you its factory condition. Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. You can select which device to start from the recovery disc you inserted. 4. If you...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... tools Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter 25 Error checking 25 Windows System Restore 27 T Task Manager 38 Touchpad 6, 38, 39 Troubleshooting Display 39 Internet 40 Keyboard 38 Printer 42 Sound 39 Top cases 34 Touchpad 38 TV tuner 12, 18 TV-Out 12 U Uninstalling hardware 9 Update Antispyware 28 Antivirus 28 Windows automatic updates 28, 32 Upgrading Recycling 14 Storage 14 USB 11 User Account Control 33 V VGA port 12 Volume controls 7 W WiFi 21 Windows System Restore 27 Using Windows...
... tools Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter 25 Error checking 25 Windows System Restore 27 T Task Manager 38 Touchpad 6, 38, 39 Troubleshooting Display 39 Internet 40 Keyboard 38 Printer 42 Sound 39 Top cases 34 Touchpad 38 TV tuner 12, 18 TV-Out 12 U Uninstalling hardware 9 Update Antispyware 28 Antivirus 28 Windows automatic updates 28, 32 Upgrading Recycling 14 Storage 14 USB 11 User Account Control 33 V VGA port 12 Volume controls 7 W WiFi 21 Windows System Restore 27 Using Windows...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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... recover a forgotten password. 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: 1 Restart your notebook. This is very secure, with no easy way to guess. Avoid working with confidential files until you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. Be ready to claim your notebook...
... recover a forgotten password. 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: 1 Restart your notebook. This is very secure, with no easy way to guess. Avoid working with confidential files until you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. Be ready to claim your notebook...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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... returning your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 87 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 82. 4 Reset your system You can . For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous...
... returning your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 87 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 82. 4 Reset your system You can . For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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... information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 62. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For instructions on inserting your notebook. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the...
... information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 62. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For instructions on inserting your notebook. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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... work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that it in the printer setup. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that you have selected it is connected to be the default...
... work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that it in the printer setup. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that you have selected it is connected to be the default...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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... audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 display brightness 37 switching 30 troubleshooting 91 display properties adjusting 52 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 34 dragging 34 drivers re-installing 78, 81 drives Blu-ray disc 45 DVD 44 DVD/CD-RW 8, 44 DVD±RW 8, 45 hard drive 11 identifying drive types 44 multi-format DVD±RW 8, 45 troubleshooting 90, 92, 94 types 44 DSL modem 7, 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting...
... audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 display brightness 37 switching 30 troubleshooting 91 display properties adjusting 52 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 34 dragging 34 drivers re-installing 78, 81 drives Blu-ray disc 45 DVD 44 DVD/CD-RW 8, 44 DVD±RW 8, 45 hard drive 11 identifying drive types 44 multi-format DVD±RW 8, 45 troubleshooting 90, 92, 94 types 44 DSL modem 7, 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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.... 3 Revert to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 87 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 81. Caution...
.... 3 Revert to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 87 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 81. Caution...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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..., turned on, and working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is calibrated correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 62. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then...
..., turned on, and working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is calibrated correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 62. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to room temperature. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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... driver. To make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 112 Many printers have selected it is connected...
... driver. To make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 112 Many printers have selected it is connected...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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... audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 display brightness 37 switching 30 troubleshooting 91 display properties adjusting 52 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 34 dragging 34 drivers re-installing 78, 81 drives Blu-ray disc 45 DVD 44 DVD/CD-RW 8, 44 DVD±RW 8, 45 hard drive 11 identifying drive types 44 multi-format DVD±RW 8, 45 troubleshooting 90, 92, 94 types 44 DSL modem 7, 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting...
... audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 display brightness 37 switching 30 troubleshooting 91 display properties adjusting 52 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 34 dragging 34 drivers re-installing 78, 81 drives Blu-ray disc 45 DVD 44 DVD/CD-RW 8, 44 DVD±RW 8, 45 hard drive 11 identifying drive types 44 multi-format DVD±RW 8, 45 troubleshooting 90, 92, 94 types 44 DSL modem 7, 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting...
Service Guide
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... type in the BIOS Setup Utility. n Test or replace the system board. n Test or replace the CMOS battery, run the BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot the system. Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data n Test or replace the BIOS ROM. n Test or replace the system board. Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS n Run "Load Setup Defaults" using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot the notebook. Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed n Test or replace the SO-DIMM. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Error...
... type in the BIOS Setup Utility. n Test or replace the system board. n Test or replace the CMOS battery, run the BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot the system. Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data n Test or replace the BIOS ROM. n Test or replace the system board. Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS n Run "Load Setup Defaults" using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot the notebook. Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed n Test or replace the SO-DIMM. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Error...
Service Guide
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... audio driver. n Check the hard disk connection to the system board. n Test or replace the system board. n Test or replace the hard disk drive. n Refresh the battery (use only battery power until the notebook turns off, then charge the battery). n Test or replace the hard disk drive. n Test or replace the keyboard. n Make sure that the magnet is from hibernation mode. n Test or replace the system board. n Check the hard disk connection to the system board. n Test or replace the speakers. n Test or replace the system board...
... audio driver. n Check the hard disk connection to the system board. n Test or replace the system board. n Test or replace the hard disk drive. n Refresh the battery (use only battery power until the notebook turns off, then charge the battery). n Test or replace the hard disk drive. n Test or replace the keyboard. n Make sure that the magnet is from hibernation mode. n Test or replace the system board. n Check the hard disk connection to the system board. n Test or replace the speakers. n Test or replace the system board...
Service Guide
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... cover remove 49 bays hard drive 19 memory 18 BIOS password control 8 supported protocols 8 vendor 7 version 7 BIOS crisis disk 38 BIOS flash 39 BIOS recovery BIOS flash 39 crisis disk 38 precautions 38 procedure 38 BIOS utility access 28 Boot menu 36 Exit menu 37 Information menu 30 Main menu 31 navigate 29 Security menu 32 Bluetooth chipset 12 module, replace 83 system key 23 turning off 23 turning on 23 boot sequence 36 buttons specification 13 C cable lock 16 cable modem 16 capacitive touch keys 20, 24 Caps Lock indicator 21 card reader remove card 47 cards memory card slot...
... cover remove 49 bays hard drive 19 memory 18 BIOS password control 8 supported protocols 8 vendor 7 version 7 BIOS crisis disk 38 BIOS flash 39 BIOS recovery BIOS flash 39 crisis disk 38 precautions 38 procedure 38 BIOS utility access 28 Boot menu 36 Exit menu 37 Information menu 30 Main menu 31 navigate 29 Security menu 32 Bluetooth chipset 12 module, replace 83 system key 23 turning off 23 turning on 23 boot sequence 36 buttons specification 13 C cable lock 16 cable modem 16 capacitive touch keys 20, 24 Caps Lock indicator 21 card reader remove card 47 cards memory card slot...
Service Guide
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... folders opening 26 function keys 22 H hard drive bay 19 HDD password 33 indicator 21 replace 54 hard drive bracket remove 55 HDD password description 33 HDMI (TV) out jack 16 HDMI port 22 headphone jack 17 158 Hybrid Sleep mode 22 system key 22 I indicators See status indicators intermittent problems 132 Internet chat program 26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 16 Kensington lock cap, replace 107 keyboard buttons 21 controller 11 features 21 keys 21 locating 19 replace 62 USB port 17 keyboard cover replace 58 keyboard or auxiliary input device check 117 keys...
... folders opening 26 function keys 22 H hard drive bay 19 HDD password 33 indicator 21 replace 54 hard drive bracket remove 55 HDD password description 33 HDMI (TV) out jack 16 HDMI port 22 headphone jack 17 158 Hybrid Sleep mode 22 system key 22 I indicators See status indicators intermittent problems 132 Internet chat program 26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 16 Kensington lock cap, replace 107 keyboard buttons 21 controller 11 features 21 keys 21 locating 19 replace 62 USB port 17 keyboard cover replace 58 keyboard or auxiliary input device check 117 keys...