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... fingerprints 30 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 32 Using the password bank 33 Using the fingerprint reader features 34 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 35 Using the optional multimedia panel 38 Using the optional webcam 39 Adjusting the brightness 43 Adjusting the volume 43 Turning your wireless radio on or off 45 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 46 Bluetooth radio 47 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 49 Using the DVD drive 50 Identifying drive types 50 Using a DVD drive 51 Setting up an optional RAID...
... fingerprints 30 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 32 Using the password bank 33 Using the fingerprint reader features 34 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 35 Using the optional multimedia panel 38 Using the optional webcam 39 Adjusting the brightness 43 Adjusting the volume 43 Turning your wireless radio on or off 45 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 46 Bluetooth radio 47 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 49 Using the DVD drive 50 Identifying drive types 50 Using a DVD drive 51 Setting up an optional RAID...
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... recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer...
... recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer...
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... fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 19. 9 If these slots. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI...
... fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 19. 9 If these slots. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI...
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... about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. After doing this, you to Remove Hardware dialog box opens. 4 Click OK. 5 Pull the Express Card out of the following ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB), IEEE 1394, HDMI (digital audio/video) and eSATA (external SATA hard drive). The Stop a Hardware device dialog box opens. 3 Click the Express Card name, then click OK. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To remove an Express Card: 1 Turn off your notebook...
... about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. After doing this, you to Remove Hardware dialog box opens. 4 Click OK. 5 Pull the Express Card out of the following ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB), IEEE 1394, HDMI (digital audio/video) and eSATA (external SATA hard drive). The Stop a Hardware device dialog box opens. 3 Click the Express Card name, then click OK. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To remove an Express Card: 1 Turn off your notebook...
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... battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Over the long term, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off until you do not need them. Tip For more information about using your notebook. The display stays off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode...
... battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Over the long term, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off until you do not need them. Tip For more information about using your notebook. The display stays off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode...
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... the information in order to set the user (startup) password. Caution Use a password that is set using the BIOS utility. You do not need to you or behind you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Also, tape...
... the information in order to set the user (startup) password. Caution Use a password that is set using the BIOS utility. You do not need to you or behind you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Also, tape...
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... the problem and you need to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 94. 88 Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything you want to reset your system to recover your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on...
... the problem and you need to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 94. 88 Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything you want to reset your system to recover your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on...
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...+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your hard drive. 3 Click Next to . Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process...
...+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your hard drive. 3 Click Next to . Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process...
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.... -ORIf your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was the C drive, go to step 23. 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 106
.... -ORIf your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was the C drive, go to step 23. 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 106
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... Mute controls are turned off. • If you have a DVD drive. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 43. • Make sure that you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in speakers, make sure that the volume control on page 87. • Your notebook may not be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87. For instructions...
... Mute controls are turned off. • If you have a DVD drive. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 43. • Make sure that you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in speakers, make sure that the volume control on page 87. • Your notebook may not be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87. For instructions...
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... -screen instructions. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on a home DVD player. Type the keyword memory error in the DVR-MS format. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can burn videos that the memory module is failing. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Media Center...
... -screen instructions. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on a home DVD player. Type the keyword memory error in the DVR-MS format. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can burn videos that the memory module is failing. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Media Center...
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... LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. You forgot your notebook for instructions. You must return your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is installed correctly. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings...
... LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. You forgot your notebook for instructions. You must return your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is installed correctly. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings...
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.... See the guide that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that came with your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 130 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To set to press so the printer can start printing. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help...
.... See the guide that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that came with your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 130 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To set to press so the printer can start printing. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help...
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... need to toggle the indicators. 131 See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Sound Help For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning • Make sure the status indicators are not plugged into the headphone jack. • Make sure that you may want to add additional memory to adjust the volume control in...
... need to toggle the indicators. 131 See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Sound Help For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning • Make sure the status indicators are not plugged into the headphone jack. • Make sure that you may want to add additional memory to adjust the volume control in...
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... managing power 71 maximizing performance 71 monitoring charge 68 recalibrating 70 recharging 16, 68 release latch 10 replacing 69 storing 86 troubleshooting 129 bays battery 69 hard drive 10 memory 10, 99 BIOS Setup utility 70 Bluetooth system key 27 turning off 27, 47 turning on 27, 47 brightness adjusting 27, 28, 43 system keys 28 broadband modem connecting 18 button Effects 40 Help 40 Properties 40 settings 40 Snapshot 42 Start camera 40 buttons multimedia panel...
... managing power 71 maximizing performance 71 monitoring charge 68 recalibrating 70 recharging 16, 68 release latch 10 replacing 69 storing 86 troubleshooting 129 bays battery 69 hard drive 10 memory 10, 99 BIOS Setup utility 70 Bluetooth system key 27 turning off 27, 47 turning on 27, 47 brightness adjusting 27, 28, 43 system keys 28 broadband modem connecting 18 button Effects 40 Help 40 Properties 40 settings 40 Snapshot 42 Start camera 40 buttons multimedia panel...
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... port 8 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Management re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 102 replacing 102 troubleshooting 114 HDMI (TV) out jack 9 HDMI port 26, 60, 62 headphone jack 8 Help button 40 Hibernate mode 21, 72 hot-swapping 59, 60 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 73 system key 26 turning on 76 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 connecting device 61 IEEE 1394 port 8 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators...
... port 8 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Management re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 102 replacing 102 troubleshooting 114 HDMI (TV) out jack 9 HDMI port 26, 60, 62 headphone jack 8 Help button 40 Hibernate mode 21, 72 hot-swapping 59, 60 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 73 system key 26 turning on 76 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 connecting device 61 IEEE 1394 port 8 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators...
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...on Video 38 Internet troubleshooting 115 Internet chat program 39 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 80 lock slot 7 key combinations 26 keyboard buttons 24 cleaning 85 connecting 24 features 24 keys 24 locating 11 troubleshooting 116 USB port 7, 8 keys application 25 arrow 25 brightness 28 directional 25 Fn 25, 26 function 24 Hybrid Sleep 26 LCD brightness 28 LCD/CRT 26 navigation 25 numeric keypad 25 Sleep 26 system 24 system key combinations 26 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch...
...on Video 38 Internet troubleshooting 115 Internet chat program 39 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 80 lock slot 7 key combinations 26 keyboard buttons 24 cleaning 85 connecting 24 features 24 keys 24 locating 11 troubleshooting 116 USB port 7, 8 keys application 25 arrow 25 brightness 28 directional 25 Fn 25, 26 function 24 Hybrid Sleep 26 LCD brightness 28 LCD/CRT 26 navigation 25 numeric keypad 25 Sleep 26 system 24 system key combinations 26 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch...
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... SpeedStep settings 74 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 129 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 19 printer default 130 installing 60 troubleshooting 130 USB port 7, 8 processor overclocking 87 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 36 re-installing 88, 91 projector adding 62 color quality 64 port 9 screen resolution 64 troubleshooting 132 using 26, 65 Properties button 40 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAID configuring 54 creating volume 54 deleting volume 56 enabling...
... SpeedStep settings 74 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 129 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 19 printer default 130 installing 60 troubleshooting 130 USB port 7, 8 processor overclocking 87 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 36 re-installing 88, 91 projector adding 62 color quality 64 port 9 screen resolution 64 troubleshooting 132 using 26, 65 Properties button 40 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAID configuring 54 creating volume 54 deleting volume 56 enabling...
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... features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 80 setting up safety precautions 136 Settings button 40 shipping notebook 78 shortcut menus accessing 37 shortcuts opening menu 37 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 73 system key 26 Snapshot button 42 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 88, 91 sound adjusting 28, 43 controls 43 muting 28, 39, 43 troubleshooting 131 speakers built-in 11 jack 8 SpeedStep technology 74 Start camera button 40 starting notebook 19 programs 36 startup password 80...
... features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 80 setting up safety precautions 136 Settings button 40 shipping notebook 78 shortcut menus accessing 37 shortcuts opening menu 37 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 73 system key 26 Snapshot button 42 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 88, 91 sound adjusting 28, 43 controls 43 muting 28, 39, 43 troubleshooting 131 speakers built-in 11 jack 8 SpeedStep technology 74 Start camera button 40 starting notebook 19 programs 36 startup password 80...
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... hard drive 114 Internet connection 115, 123 keyboard 116 LCD panel 110 Media Center 117 memory 120 memory card reader 121 modem 121 mouse 125 network 125, 127 passwords 129 power 129 printer 130 projector 132 safety guidelines 108 screen 110, 132 screen area 110 screen resolution 110 sound 131 status indicators 131 technical support 132 telephone support 132 touchpad 132 video 132 Web site connection speed 116 wired Ethernet 125 wireless Ethernet 127 wireless network 127 turning off Bluetooth 27 notebook...
... hard drive 114 Internet connection 115, 123 keyboard 116 LCD panel 110 Media Center 117 memory 120 memory card reader 121 modem 121 mouse 125 network 125, 127 passwords 129 power 129 printer 130 projector 132 safety guidelines 108 screen 110, 132 screen area 110 screen resolution 110 sound 131 status indicators 131 technical support 132 telephone support 132 touchpad 132 video 132 Web site connection speed 116 wired Ethernet 125 wireless Ethernet 127 wireless network 127 turning off Bluetooth 27 notebook...