Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... touchpad or pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
... touchpad or pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... a number that uniquely identifies a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is located on a home network. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that identifies what subnetwork the computer is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet is the Internet. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
... a number that uniquely identifies a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is located on a home network. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that identifies what subnetwork the computer is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet is the Internet. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... Internet service provider. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of your network Instead of the window. Adding a printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet...
... Internet service provider. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of your network Instead of the window. Adding a printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... press ENTER. 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 Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help...
... press ENTER. 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 Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... modify the digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information about giving a presentation, see "Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings" on to turn the wireless radio off to return your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on page 76...
... modify the digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information about giving a presentation, see "Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings" on to turn the wireless radio off to return your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on page 76...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... touchpad or pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
... touchpad or pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to replace USB or Firewire cables. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. Ethernet is a computer network used to build computer networks in your home or office. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is to each computer or network device...
... network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to replace USB or Firewire cables. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. Ethernet is a computer network used to build computer networks in your home or office. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is to each computer or network device...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Modify the security settings to match the settings you can see the instructions that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you set...
... or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Modify the security settings to match the settings you can see the instructions that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you set...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad 6 Volume Controls 7 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 8 Power Supply 10 Ports and Connectors 11 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 14 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider...
... 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad 6 Volume Controls 7 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 8 Power Supply 10 Ports and Connectors 11 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 14 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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.... 3. Press the Numlock key to enter numbers and special characters. Numbers: Used to switch between the two functions. Touchpad The touchpad controls the arrow on the screen; GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad) Keyboard The keyboard is just an example. Space: used to enter an empty space in the centre-right of the keys depend on the right. 2. Press Num Lock again to return the keys to enter a command, insert...
.... 3. Press the Numlock key to enter numbers and special characters. Numbers: Used to switch between the two functions. Touchpad The touchpad controls the arrow on the screen; GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad) Keyboard The keyboard is just an example. Space: used to enter an empty space in the centre-right of the keys depend on the right. 2. Press Num Lock again to return the keys to enter a command, insert...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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...) - A small lithium battery ('CMOS' battery) in some computers maintains basic configuration information (such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. However, certain devices must be removed from the computer (for example, see Removing a card from the aerial socket and any device, check the installation instructions that should be treated with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. An IEEE 1394 port (aka FireWire™...
...) - A small lithium battery ('CMOS' battery) in some computers maintains basic configuration information (such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. However, certain devices must be removed from the computer (for example, see Removing a card from the aerial socket and any device, check the installation instructions that should be treated with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. An IEEE 1394 port (aka FireWire™...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... pressing the main power button on your Computer ON 1. Plugging in an audio device disables any built-in an ExpressCard slot. Memory cards are used to control the media functions of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones (see page 18). An adapter may need to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with a VGA port. Other Features Remote Control Receiver - It cannot be used with a compatible remote control (optional). Then switch ON your...
... pressing the main power button on your Computer ON 1. Plugging in an audio device disables any built-in an ExpressCard slot. Memory cards are used to control the media functions of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones (see page 18). An adapter may need to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with a VGA port. Other Features Remote Control Receiver - It cannot be used with a compatible remote control (optional). Then switch ON your...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... wireless network. Wireless Adapter An internal wireless adapter is normally already installed in your Access point/router for example, within an office building or home) that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Setting up a network, you can set up a LAN using wires. A button or controls in your Wireless network at home you to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. When you set up a wireless network is easy and allows you access to the network...
... wireless network. Wireless Adapter An internal wireless adapter is normally already installed in your Access point/router for example, within an office building or home) that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Setting up a network, you can set up a LAN using wires. A button or controls in your Wireless network at home you to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. When you set up a wireless network is easy and allows you access to the network...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... computer started successfully. Switch your InfoCentre updates! Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide You should only open your computer if you are an advanced user, or if you are an advanced user, or when asked to download your computer on . 2. Press OK to enter the BIOS. Don't forget to do so by a qualified Gateway technician. Try to access the advanced start -up . Please read Removing additional external devices, Removing the battery and Removing additional internal hardware...
... computer started successfully. Switch your InfoCentre updates! Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide You should only open your computer if you are an advanced user, or if you are an advanced user, or when asked to download your computer on . 2. Press OK to enter the BIOS. Don't forget to do so by a qualified Gateway technician. Try to access the advanced start -up . Please read Removing additional external devices, Removing the battery and Removing additional internal hardware...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... before you use your Internet connection, your online subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), it is NOT active. a. b. When you try to process your user ID and password. Your computer's volume control settings need adjusting. Click and hold the slider to avoid illegal copying. d. c. Your account with your sound card is available. 4. Check that you: ✓ Connect your modem directly to change the type of order. b. e. Check your...
... before you use your Internet connection, your online subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), it is NOT active. a. b. When you try to process your user ID and password. Your computer's volume control settings need adjusting. Click and hold the slider to avoid illegal copying. d. c. Your account with your sound card is available. 4. Check that you: ✓ Connect your modem directly to change the type of order. b. e. Check your...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... generated an error message Solution Switch the printer ON Press the printer's on the Customize button in front of your printer's manual for specific instructions. Check the spelling of the Notification Area. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Try again later or check with your ISP whether the service is available. 3. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following...
... generated an error message Solution Switch the printer ON Press the printer's on the Customize button in front of your printer's manual for specific instructions. Check the spelling of the Notification Area. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Try again later or check with your ISP whether the service is available. 3. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... for details. 44 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Hardware Caution: Gateway strongly recommends that you never change your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to InfoCentre. 3. For further information on page 45 for more help and advice. Note: If you have problems installing your original computer hardware drivers, you should perform such installation. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with each device to know how...
... for details. 44 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Hardware Caution: Gateway strongly recommends that you never change your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to InfoCentre. 3. For further information on page 45 for more help and advice. Note: If you have problems installing your original computer hardware drivers, you should perform such installation. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with each device to know how...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Returning to the same state as you are recovering from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your computer to a previous system condition" on page 46. 4. To recover your system 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. This will restore your problem, you may need to retain all settings...
... drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Returning to the same state as you are recovering from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your computer to a previous system condition" on page 46. 4. To recover your system 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. This will restore your problem, you may need to retain all settings...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... files on your hard drive. 2. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from your system. If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Next. A dialogue box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Windows installs from the recovery disc you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" below. • If...
... files on your hard drive. 2. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from your system. If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Next. A dialogue box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Windows installs from the recovery disc you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" below. • If...
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Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Microphone 12 Modem 20, 41 Multimedia files 18 N Network connections 21 Norton Internet Security 28, 30 O Optical drives 9 P Pointer 6 Ports 11 Power cords 4 Power on/off 12 Power saving modes 14 Power supply 10 PowerDVD 19 Printer 42 R Recovery System Restore 27 Regulatory Information 48, 53 Remote control 8 Receiver 12 Removable media devices 9 Removing hardware 9 Removing software 26 Restore points 28 S Safe Computing 25 Safe mode 36 Safety precautions 4 Screen saver 35 Security Antivirus 29 Updates 28, 32...
Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Microphone 12 Modem 20, 41 Multimedia files 18 N Network connections 21 Norton Internet Security 28, 30 O Optical drives 9 P Pointer 6 Ports 11 Power cords 4 Power on/off 12 Power saving modes 14 Power supply 10 PowerDVD 19 Printer 42 R Recovery System Restore 27 Regulatory Information 48, 53 Remote control 8 Receiver 12 Removable media devices 9 Removing hardware 9 Removing software 26 Restore points 28 S Safe Computing 25 Safe mode 36 Safety precautions 4 Screen saver 35 Security Antivirus 29 Updates 28, 32...
