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...to the computer as opening or removing covers may be installed in a dusty or damp environment. • Is not used near water. If a replacement is supplied with your computer includes slots for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may expose you spill liquid on a surface that is... that vibrates, or used on your computer, switch it off immediately, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery and make sure it on the screen. • If you to dangerous voltage or other risks. Note: If your computer. Allow the adapter to service your computer from the computer....
...to the computer as opening or removing covers may be installed in a dusty or damp environment. • Is not used near water. If a replacement is supplied with your computer includes slots for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may expose you spill liquid on a surface that is... that vibrates, or used on your computer, switch it off immediately, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery and make sure it on the screen. • If you to dangerous voltage or other risks. Note: If your computer. Allow the adapter to service your computer from the computer....
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...While on the road, it is normal, but may look similar, using them can use . Turning down the screen brightness extends battery life (most computers reduce screen brightness automatically when using the drive. Power Supply Your computer requires a constant, stable power source to perform less effectively...Your computer can damage your computer. ✓ The computer's hard disk drive, optical drive and processor are active or connected to replace an aged battery that is intended for as long as necessary. Although other adapters may cause injury with your computer. Battery Life...
...While on the road, it is normal, but may look similar, using them can use . Turning down the screen brightness extends battery life (most computers reduce screen brightness automatically when using the drive. Power Supply Your computer requires a constant, stable power source to perform less effectively...Your computer can damage your computer. ✓ The computer's hard disk drive, optical drive and processor are active or connected to replace an aged battery that is intended for as long as necessary. Although other adapters may cause injury with your computer. Battery Life...
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... hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Windows installs from the recovery disc you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from factory default. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Next. Click on your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press Enter.... Click on OK. A dialogue box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. ...
... hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Windows installs from the recovery disc you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from factory default. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Next. Click on your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press Enter.... Click on OK. A dialogue box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. ...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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...brightness, see "Adjusting the brightness" on changing the screen resolution, see "Changing screen settings" in your online User Guide. • Move your notebook away from the Display Settings dialog box. www.gateway.com Display The screen is blank • Adjust the brightness using the ...the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center. The screen resolution is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is dim or difficult to a minimum. For more information about ...
...brightness, see "Adjusting the brightness" on changing the screen resolution, see "Changing screen settings" in your online User Guide. • Move your notebook away from the Display Settings dialog box. www.gateway.com Display The screen is blank • Adjust the brightness using the ...the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center. The screen resolution is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is dim or difficult to a minimum. For more information about ...
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...or progressive scan), can affect the video quality significantly: • Display type-Some retail TVs may need to replace it again. www.gateway.com You are pressing a letter key and a number appears on the screen • The numeric keypad is turned on your TV Many factors, such as the display type, quality of... connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of air with an HDMI or VGA input is not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. If the keyboard does not work •...
...or progressive scan), can affect the video quality significantly: • Display type-Some retail TVs may need to replace it again. www.gateway.com You are pressing a letter key and a number appears on the screen • The numeric keypad is turned on your TV Many factors, such as the display type, quality of... connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of air with an HDMI or VGA input is not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. If the keyboard does not work •...
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...78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery ...Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 right-clicking 34 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 18 caring for notebook 74 general precautions 118 guidelines for troubleshooting 88 posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 17 sitting at computer 17 scanner installing 48 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 53 troubleshooting 91, 114 Screen...
...78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery ...Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 right-clicking 34 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 18 caring for notebook 74 general precautions 118 guidelines for troubleshooting 88 posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 17 sitting at computer 17 scanner installing 48 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 53 troubleshooting 91, 114 Screen...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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...shelves. The display has pixels that are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is dim or difficult to a minimum. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are always dark or too bright • This condition... is not correct • Change the screen resolution from sources of pixels affected. The display is too...
...shelves. The display has pixels that are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is dim or difficult to a minimum. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are always dark or too bright • This condition... is not correct • Change the screen resolution from sources of pixels affected. The display is too...
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... 97 Help For more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com You are pressing a letter key and a number appears on the screen • The numeric keypad is turned on Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate versions. Let the...to replace it again. For more information about using it . Clean the keyboard and turn off your keyboard, see "Using the keyboard" on your TV Many factors, such as the display type, quality of the video source, type of connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen ...
... 97 Help For more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com You are pressing a letter key and a number appears on the screen • The numeric keypad is turned on Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate versions. Let the...to replace it again. For more information about using it . Clean the keyboard and turn off your keyboard, see "Using the keyboard" on your TV Many factors, such as the display type, quality of the video source, type of connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen ...
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...78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery ...Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 right-clicking 34 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 18 caring for notebook 74 general precautions 118 guidelines for troubleshooting 88 posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 17 sitting at computer 17 scanner installing 48 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 53 troubleshooting 91, 114 Screen...
...78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery ...Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 right-clicking 34 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 18 caring for notebook 74 general precautions 118 guidelines for troubleshooting 88 posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 17 sitting at computer 17 scanner installing 48 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 53 troubleshooting 91, 114 Screen...
Service Guide
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... connector. Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 118 • If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. • If the voltage is within the range, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem is supplied by the battery pack. Important Make sure that power... you suspect a power problem, complete the appropriate power supply check: • "Check the power adapter" on page 118 • "Check the battery pack" on the screen, or hang the system.
... connector. Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 118 • If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. • If the voltage is within the range, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem is supplied by the battery pack. Important Make sure that power... you suspect a power problem, complete the appropriate power supply check: • "Check the power adapter" on page 118 • "Check the battery pack" on the screen, or hang the system.
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...the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. After you identify first the problem is on the screen for both battery and adapter. If the charge indicator... still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the problem. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. Important Do not replace a non-defective FRU. www.gateway....
...the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. After you identify first the problem is on the screen for both battery and adapter. If the charge indicator... still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the problem. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. Important Do not replace a non-defective FRU. www.gateway....
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...page 133. Important If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a notebook. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. If the symptom is listed first. If the ...FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, ...
...page 133. Important If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a notebook. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. If the symptom is listed first. If the ...FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, ...
Service Guide
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www.gateway.com Symptom-to-FRU error messages LCD Symptom / Error Action in Sequence n The LCD backlight doesn't work ). n Run "Load Setup Defaults" using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot the notebook. n Test or replace the system board. n Missing pels in Sequence n Test the power .... n Check the LCD inverter ID. n Test or replace the LCD cable. n The screen appears abnormal. n Reconnect the LCD connector. n Test or replace the LCD inverter. n Test or replace the system board. n Test or replace the battery pack. n Test or replace the system board. n Test the battery pack. n ...
www.gateway.com Symptom-to-FRU error messages LCD Symptom / Error Action in Sequence n The LCD backlight doesn't work ). n Run "Load Setup Defaults" using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot the notebook. n Test or replace the system board. n Missing pels in Sequence n Test the power .... n Check the LCD inverter ID. n Test or replace the LCD cable. n The screen appears abnormal. n Reconnect the LCD connector. n Test or replace the LCD inverter. n Test or replace the system board. n Test or replace the battery pack. n Test or replace the system board. n Test the battery pack. n ...
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... F fan 16, 18 features 3 files opening 26 Fn key 22 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... 11 locating 17 supported cards 11 memory check 118 microphone jack 17 replace 109 modem cable 16 DSL 16 jack (dial-up) 17 replace 77 monitor port 16 using 22 mouse USB port 17 moving pointer 25 screen objects 26 multimedia board replace 60 Mute 23 mute button 24 muting sound 24 MyBackup key...
... F fan 16, 18 features 3 files opening 26 Fn key 22 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... 11 locating 17 supported cards 11 memory check 118 microphone jack 17 replace 109 modem cable 16 DSL 16 jack (dial-up) 17 replace 77 monitor port 16 using 22 mouse USB port 17 moving pointer 25 screen objects 26 multimedia board replace 60 Mute 23 mute button 24 muting sound 24 MyBackup key...
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www.gateway.com N navigation keys 22 network jack 16 O opening files 26 folders 26 programs 26 shortcut menu 26 optical drive replace 56 optical drive bezel remove 57 optical drive bracket remove 57 P palm rest replace 68 Panel Bottom 18 left 16 password change 34 clear hardware gap 40 ... 26 opening files, folders, and programs 26 opening shortcut menu 26 right-clicking 26 scroll zone 25 selecting screen objects 25 touchpad / fingerprint reader board replace 74 Touchpad toggle 24 turning off Bluetooth 23 wireless network 23 turning on Bluetooth 23 wireless Ethernet 24 wireless network 24 TV...
www.gateway.com N navigation keys 22 network jack 16 O opening files 26 folders 26 programs 26 shortcut menu 26 optical drive replace 56 optical drive bezel remove 57 optical drive bracket remove 57 P palm rest replace 68 Panel Bottom 18 left 16 password change 34 clear hardware gap 40 ... 26 opening files, folders, and programs 26 opening shortcut menu 26 right-clicking 26 scroll zone 25 selecting screen objects 25 touchpad / fingerprint reader board replace 74 Touchpad toggle 24 turning off Bluetooth 23 wireless network 23 turning on Bluetooth 23 wireless Ethernet 24 wireless network 24 TV...