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... Adjusting the brightness 35 Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on or off 37 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 38 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 39 Changing modules 40 Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card 44 Using a memory card 45 Removing a memory card 45 Adding and removing a PC Card 45 Using a port replicator 47 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 47 Connecting a USB device 48 Connecting...
... Adjusting the brightness 35 Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on or off 37 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 38 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 39 Changing modules 40 Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card 44 Using a memory card 45 Removing a memory card 45 Adding and removing a PC Card 45 Using a port replicator 47 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 47 Connecting a USB device 48 Connecting...
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... notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 78 Maintaining the battery(ies 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 80 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 81 Using Microsoft System Restore 87 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 90 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 92 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 78 Maintaining the battery(ies 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 80 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 81 Using Microsoft System Restore 87 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 90 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 92 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... battery charge is connected to open the LCD panel. Battery is off. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is very low. The built-in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is on - Power indicator Microphone jack ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery charge indicator ■ LED blue - Battery...
... battery charge is connected to open the LCD panel. Battery is off. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is very low. The built-in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is on - Power indicator Microphone jack ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery charge indicator ■ LED blue - Battery...
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... port. Connect the optional port replicator to unlock the main battery. Slide to this port. Includes the model number of the notebook. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 3. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 59. Slide to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. This docking connection is located...
... port. Connect the optional port replicator to unlock the main battery. Slide to this port. Includes the model number of the notebook. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 59. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 3. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 59. Slide to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. This docking connection is located...
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... notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in order to set using the BIOS utility. As soon as it was put in hibernate mode. You must return your notebook to Gateway for service. If you forget your password, you must set the supervisor password in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions...
... notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in order to set using the BIOS utility. As soon as it was put in hibernate mode. You must return your notebook to Gateway for service. If you forget your password, you must set the supervisor password in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions...
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... create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system to a previous state when everything you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 92. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that you created. (Your notebook must have stopped working correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive...
... create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system to a previous state when everything you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 92. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that you created. (Your notebook must have stopped working correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive...
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... you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you must have the opportunity. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to need to perform this procedure.) 81 You can usually recover your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory...
... you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you must have the opportunity. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to need to perform this procedure.) 81 You can usually recover your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory...
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... ENTER and follow the on your keyboard. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 82. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD-capable drive, then turn on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to install Windows Vista. You also need to recover your original hard drive...
... ENTER and follow the on your keyboard. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 82. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD-capable drive, then turn on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to install Windows Vista. You also need to recover your original hard drive...
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... a DVD. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 81. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 79. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the headphone jack on page 6. • If you are plugged in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see "Using...
... a DVD. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 81. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 79. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the headphone jack on page 6. • If you are plugged in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see "Using...
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... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your notebook. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your online User Guide. Contact your ISP technical support for errors...
... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your notebook. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your online User Guide. Contact your ISP technical support for errors...
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... 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your notebook. 116 You see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on -screen instructions. Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on page 95. • Use the Memory Diagnostics...
... 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your notebook. 116 You see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on -screen instructions. Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on page 95. • Use the Memory Diagnostics...
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... your network jack, see the other end is working . For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse works erratically • Clean the mouse. • Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. For the location of your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. • Make...
... your network jack, see the other end is working . For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse works erratically • Clean the mouse. • Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. For the location of your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. • Make...
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... turn on installing the printer driver. 127 www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. See the guide...
... turn on installing the printer driver. 127 www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. See the guide...
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... need to adjust the volume control in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions on how to press after adding paper. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. • Make sure that Mute controls are not plugged into the headphone jack. • Make sure that you want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware...
... need to adjust the volume control in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions on how to press after adding paper. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. • Make sure that Mute controls are not plugged into the headphone jack. • Make sure that you want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware...
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... D default printer 127 dialing codes 70 dial-up modem 8, 19 adjusting volume 120 diagnostics 119 dialing properties 118 troubleshooting 117 using while traveling 70 digital camera memory card reader 8, 44 USB port 8 digital video camera connecting 48, 49 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 26 diskette troubleshooting 106 diskette drive locating 7 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 106 display brightness 35 switching 27 troubleshooting 107 display properties adjusting 50 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 31, 32 double-tapping 32 dragging 31 drivers recovery discs...
... D default printer 127 dialing codes 70 dial-up modem 8, 19 adjusting volume 120 diagnostics 119 dialing properties 118 troubleshooting 117 using while traveling 70 digital camera memory card reader 8, 44 USB port 8 digital video camera connecting 48, 49 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 26 diskette troubleshooting 106 diskette drive locating 7 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 106 display brightness 35 switching 27 troubleshooting 107 display properties adjusting 50 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 31, 32 double-tapping 32 dragging 31 drivers recovery discs...
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....gateway.com hard drive 98 memory 95 multibay battery 60 PC Card 45 peripheral devices 47 printer 47 scanner 47 second hard drive 40, 54 secondary battery 40, 54, 60 Internet troubleshooting 111 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 72 lock slot 7 key combinations 27 keyboard buttons 25 cleaning 77 connecting 25 features 25 keys 25 locating 11 troubleshooting 112 USB port 8 keys application 26 arrow 26 battery status 27 brightness 28, 29 directional 26 Fn 26, 27 function 25 Hybrid Sleep...
....gateway.com hard drive 98 memory 95 multibay battery 60 PC Card 45 peripheral devices 47 printer 47 scanner 47 second hard drive 40, 54 secondary battery 40, 54, 60 Internet troubleshooting 111 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 72 lock slot 7 key combinations 27 keyboard buttons 25 cleaning 77 connecting 25 features 25 keys 25 locating 11 troubleshooting 112 USB port 8 keys application 26 arrow 26 battery status 27 brightness 28, 29 directional 26 Fn 26, 27 function 25 Hybrid Sleep...
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... latch 10 modules changing 40 purchasing 54 monitor adding external 49 color quality 51 port 9 screen resolution 51 troubleshooting external 129 using 27 using external 52 mouse connecting 30 troubleshooting 121 USB port 8 See also touchpad moving pointer 30 screen objects 31 148 MP3 player memory cards 44 multimedia adjusting volume 36 using DVD drive 42 mute button 29 muting sound 29, 36 N navigation keys 26 network troubleshooting 121, 123 network jack 8, 20 networking turning off Bluetooth 38 turning off wireless Ethernet 37 turning on Bluetooth 38 turning on wireless Ethernet...
... latch 10 modules changing 40 purchasing 54 monitor adding external 49 color quality 51 port 9 screen resolution 51 troubleshooting external 129 using 27 using external 52 mouse connecting 30 troubleshooting 121 USB port 8 See also touchpad moving pointer 30 screen objects 31 148 MP3 player memory cards 44 multimedia adjusting volume 36 using DVD drive 42 mute button 29 muting sound 29, 36 N navigation keys 26 network troubleshooting 121, 123 network jack 8, 20 networking turning off Bluetooth 38 turning off wireless Ethernet 37 turning on Bluetooth 38 turning on wireless Ethernet...
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... Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 84 with Windows DVD 92 with Windows System Restore 87 recovery discs creating 81, 82 drivers 82, 85 programs 82, 85 software 82, 85 using 85 Recycle Bin deleting files 110 emptying 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 90 drivers 80, 81 programs 80, 81 software 80, 81 Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 84 with Windows DVD 92 with Windows System Restore 87 replacing See installing resetting notebook 23 restarting notebook 23 restoring defaults...
... Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 84 with Windows DVD 92 with Windows System Restore 87 recovery discs creating 81, 82 drivers 82, 85 programs 82, 85 software 82, 85 using 85 Recycle Bin deleting files 110 emptying 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 90 drivers 80, 81 programs 80, 81 software 80, 81 Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 84 with Windows DVD 92 with Windows System Restore 87 replacing See installing resetting notebook 23 restarting notebook 23 restoring defaults...
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www.gateway.com accessing 31, 32 shortcuts opening menu 31, 32 shutting down notebook 22, 23 Sleep mode 22, 27, 64 system key 27 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 82, 85 re-installing 80, 81 sound adjusting 29, 36 controls 36 muting 29, 36 troubleshooting 128 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 65 starting notebook 20 programs 31, 32 startup password 72 static electricity 94 status indicator wireless Ethernet 24 status indicators battery charge 6, 58 Caps Lock 24...
www.gateway.com accessing 31, 32 shortcuts opening menu 31, 32 shutting down notebook 22, 23 Sleep mode 22, 27, 64 system key 27 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 82, 85 re-installing 80, 81 sound adjusting 29, 36 controls 36 muting 29, 36 troubleshooting 128 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 65 starting notebook 20 programs 31, 32 startup password 72 static electricity 94 status indicator wireless Ethernet 24 status indicators battery charge 6, 58 Caps Lock 24...
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... out) jack 7, 53 U upgrading 93 USB connecting device 48 port 47, 48 USB port 8 user password 72 V ventilation 7 VGA port 9, 49 video monitor port 9 projector port 9 S-Video out jack 7 troubleshooting 129 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 48, 49 volume adjusting 29, 36 adjusting modem 120 controls 36 muting 29, 36 system keys 29 troubleshooting 128 W waking up notebook 22 Windows key 26 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 89 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet button 27 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 123 turning off 37 turning on 37 using...
... out) jack 7, 53 U upgrading 93 USB connecting device 48 port 47, 48 USB port 8 user password 72 V ventilation 7 VGA port 9, 49 video monitor port 9 projector port 9 S-Video out jack 7 troubleshooting 129 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 48, 49 volume adjusting 29, 36 adjusting modem 120 controls 36 muting 29, 36 system keys 29 troubleshooting 128 W waking up notebook 22 Windows key 26 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 89 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet button 27 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 123 turning off 37 turning on 37 using...
