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... 30 Recovery 80 Battery pack characteristics 30 Gateway Recovery Management 80 Installing or removing the battery Creating recovery discs 80 pack 32 Recovering your computer 13 Gateway Recovery Management........... 37 Gateway Updater 38 Playing multimedia files 39 Playing DVD movies 42 Social networks (optional 44 Top view - display 14 Top view - TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 4 Optimizing battery life 34 Wireless connection 4 Battery-low warning 34 Registration 5 Software 36 Software installation 6 Recovery 6 Having trouble 6 Using Windows and...
... 30 Recovery 80 Battery pack characteristics 30 Gateway Recovery Management 80 Installing or removing the battery Creating recovery discs 80 pack 32 Recovering your computer 13 Gateway Recovery Management........... 37 Gateway Updater 38 Playing multimedia files 39 Playing DVD movies 42 Social networks (optional 44 Top view - display 14 Top view - TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 4 Optimizing battery life 34 Wireless connection 4 Battery-low warning 34 Registration 5 Software 36 Software installation 6 Recovery 6 Having trouble 6 Using Windows and...
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... computing experience. WIRELESS CONNECTION To connect to a wireless network, first check the wireless features of your computer and assist in the setup instructions, it , open the Launch Manager and make sure Wi-Fi is not on , and that will help you for purchasing this Gateway computer! After your computer are on , press the communication key ( ) to open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. 4 This guide has been...
... computing experience. WIRELESS CONNECTION To connect to a wireless network, first check the wireless features of your computer and assist in the setup instructions, it , open the Launch Manager and make sure Wi-Fi is not on , and that will help you for purchasing this Gateway computer! After your computer are on , press the communication key ( ) to open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. 4 This guide has been...
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TOP VIEW - Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. KEYBOARD 4 5 10 6 7 89 # Icon Item 4 Power button / indicator HDD indicator 5 Communication indicator 6 Keyboard Description Turns the computer on page 17. For entering data into your computer - 15 Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Getting to know your computer. − Special keys are described on and off.
TOP VIEW - Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. KEYBOARD 4 5 10 6 7 89 # Icon Item 4 Power button / indicator HDD indicator 5 Communication indicator 6 Keyboard Description Turns the computer on page 17. For entering data into your computer - 15 Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Getting to know your computer. − Special keys are described on and off.
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.... Indicates the computer's battery status. 8 − Charging: The light shows amber when Battery indicator the battery is charging. − Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of each key is closed. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. # Icon Item 7 Touchpad Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Icon Function Description Social Networking Opens the Social Networks...
.... Indicates the computer's battery status. 8 − Charging: The light shows amber when Battery indicator the battery is charging. − Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of each key is closed. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. # Icon Item 7 Touchpad Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Icon Function Description Social Networking Opens the Social Networks...
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... + Home Fn + End Increases the screen brightness. Fn + F11 Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn + F4 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Fn + F7 Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file. Scrolls to save power. Fn + F10 Next Jump to the end of a document. Hotkey Icon Function Fn + F3 Sleep Description Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Scrolls to the next...
... + Home Fn + End Increases the screen brightness. Fn + F11 Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn + F4 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Fn + F7 Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file. Scrolls to save power. Fn + F10 Next Jump to the end of a document. Hotkey Icon Function Fn + F3 Sleep Description Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Scrolls to the next...
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...openings. Allows the computer to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts inputs from external microphones. LEFT VIEW 12 # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 Ventilation and cooling fan 3 External display (VGA) port 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 HDMI port 6 USB ports Microphone jack 7 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack 20 3 456 7 Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Supports high-definition digital video...
...openings. Allows the computer to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts inputs from external microphones. LEFT VIEW 12 # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 Ventilation and cooling fan 3 External display (VGA) port 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 HDMI port 6 USB ports Microphone jack 7 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack 20 3 456 7 Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Supports high-definition digital video...
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... devices to your computer. Connectivity options Ports allow you need to use any force to the computer, read MMC (Multi Media Card™), SD cards (including SDHC versions), xD-Picture Card™ and MS (Memory Stick®) card. Your computer includes a multi-in a wide selection of the card will extend from beyond the slot. 24 Push the card until it clicks into the port. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in -1 card reader...
... devices to your computer. Connectivity options Ports allow you need to use any force to the computer, read MMC (Multi Media Card™), SD cards (including SDHC versions), xD-Picture Card™ and MS (Memory Stick®) card. Your computer includes a multi-in a wide selection of the card will extend from beyond the slot. 24 Push the card until it clicks into the port. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in -1 card reader...
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VGA port Connect to a monitor with the screws provided. 3. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Upgrading your computer: 1. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to the monitor port on Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization. If necessary change the display settings used by the computer. Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of the monitor. Attach the video cable to your computer - 27 Connect the monitor power cable and...
VGA port Connect to a monitor with the screws provided. 3. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Upgrading your computer: 1. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to the monitor port on Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization. If necessary change the display settings used by the computer. Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of the monitor. Attach the video cable to your computer - 27 Connect the monitor power cable and...
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... an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Plugging an audio device to connect with high-end audio and video equipment. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection. High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for mono recording; Use the microphone port to connect an external microphone for certain models) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/ video interface. Headphones and microphone These two ports...
... an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Plugging an audio device to connect with high-end audio and video equipment. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection. High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for mono recording; Use the microphone port to connect an external microphone for certain models) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/ video interface. Headphones and microphone These two ports...
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... is 10 °C (50 °F) to see the battery's present charge level. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for selected models). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. Higher temperatures cause...
... is 10 °C (50 °F) to see the battery's present charge level. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for selected models). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. Higher temperatures cause...
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See page 80 for system recovery options, you can make faster, more ). Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer for more information. Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Search & Decide with Office 2010. Express your ideas, solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Bing™ - Software - 37 Easily edit...
See page 80 for system recovery options, you can make faster, more ). Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer for more information. Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Search & Decide with Office 2010. Express your ideas, solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Bing™ - Software - 37 Easily edit...
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... a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you always choose the DVD player included with removable storage (digital camera, CD, DVD, etc). If you have inserted a disk that you want to open the files. For example, if you have been installed on devices with your computer. iTunes, Windows Media Player) or only on devices certified for use with...
... a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you always choose the DVD player included with removable storage (digital camera, CD, DVD, etc). If you have inserted a disk that you want to open the files. For example, if you have been installed on devices with your computer. iTunes, Windows Media Player) or only on devices certified for use with...
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If the Live Update button is active, you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application. If there are the News Feed (for Facebook), Most Viewed for YouTube and Contacts for Flickr. Click the tab for the social networks. The first button, and the section viewed when a tab is first selected, are more entries than can...
If the Live Update button is active, you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application. If there are the News Feed (for Facebook), Most Viewed for YouTube and Contacts for Flickr. Click the tab for the social networks. The first button, and the section viewed when a tab is first selected, are more entries than can...
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... scanner. Internet - 51 You can set up a LAN using wires. What are connected to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. When you set up a network, you to the Internet. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you can share files, peripheral devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is generally available in large cities. Cable A cable connection provides fast and 'always-on' Internet service via a cable television line...
... scanner. Internet - 51 You can set up a LAN using wires. What are connected to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. When you set up a network, you to the Internet. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you can share files, peripheral devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is generally available in large cities. Cable A cable connection provides fast and 'always-on' Internet service via a cable television line...
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...: 1. In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, without affecting your computer to how it was created and click Next. 3. Select Windows System Restore and click Next. Click Next. 2. If you changed a system setting, and it will not restore lost documents either). Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. driver installations or specific software). This will open System Restore.
...: 1. In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, without affecting your computer to how it was created and click Next. 3. Select Windows System Restore and click Next. Click Next. 2. If you changed a system setting, and it will not restore lost documents either). Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. driver installations or specific software). This will open System Restore.
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... giving you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not...
... giving you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not...
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... did not come pre-installed on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovery - 85 Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device. If nothing else has solved the problem and you are recovering from the factory. Types of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • New software - You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to recover device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers -
... did not come pre-installed on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovery - 85 Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device. If nothing else has solved the problem and you are recovering from the factory. Types of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • New software - You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to recover device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers -
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... Restore system to restart your computer. 5. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. Click on Yes, then Start. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Click on OK. Your computer restarts. 6. Caution: Continuing the process will be recovered to your hard drive. Click on your hard drive...
... Restore system to restart your computer. 5. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. Click on Yes, then Start. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Click on OK. Your computer restarts. 6. Caution: Continuing the process will be recovered to your hard drive. Click on your hard drive...
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..., insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. 2. Click on your hard drive. 2. Turn on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. 4. Select OK to select the Main menu. 3. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from factory default. Use the left or right...
..., insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. 2. Click on your hard drive. 2. Turn on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. 4. Select OK to select the Main menu. 3. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from factory default. Use the left or right...
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...-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of used batteries in the equipment. Do not throw your used batteries according to your retailer if you can use. Caution: Risk of used batteries via a battery collection scheme where available, or ask your distributor or local authority what infrastructures you are replacing it...
...-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of used batteries in the equipment. Do not throw your used batteries according to your retailer if you can use. Caution: Risk of used batteries via a battery collection scheme where available, or ask your distributor or local authority what infrastructures you are replacing it...
