8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 4
Contents Key types 24 System key combinations 26 Using the optional fingerprint reader 29 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 29 Enrolling your fingerprints 30 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 32 Using the password bank ... RAID 0 for performance 52 RAID 1 for security 53 Preparing your notebook for RAID 54 Configuring RAID 54 Getting help 57 Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive 57 Using the memory card reader 58 Memory card types 58 Inserting a memory card 58 Using a memory card 59 Removing a memory card 59 Using an...
Contents Key types 24 System key combinations 26 Using the optional fingerprint reader 29 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 29 Enrolling your fingerprints 30 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 32 Using the password bank ... RAID 0 for performance 52 RAID 1 for security 53 Preparing your notebook for RAID 54 Configuring RAID 54 Getting help 57 Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive 57 Using the memory card reader 58 Memory card types 58 Inserting a memory card 58 Using a memory card 59 Removing a memory card 59 Using an...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 6
...Adding or replacing memory modules 99 Replacing a hard drive kit 102 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 107 Safety guidelines 108 First steps 108 Troubleshooting 109 Audio 109 Battery 109 CD drives 109 Diskette drive (external 109 Display 110 DVD drives 111 Ethernet 113 Express Cards 113 File ...management 113 Fingerprint reader 114 Hard drive 114 Internet 115 Keyboard 116 Media Center 117 Memory 120 Memory ...
...Adding or replacing memory modules 99 Replacing a hard drive kit 102 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 107 Safety guidelines 108 First steps 108 Troubleshooting 109 Audio 109 Battery 109 CD drives 109 Diskette drive (external 109 Display 110 DVD drives 111 Ethernet 113 Express Cards 113 File ...management 113 Fingerprint reader 114 Hard drive 114 Internet 115 Keyboard 116 Media Center 117 Memory 120 Memory ...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 10
... information and maintenance instructions that are specific to 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. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this information if you call for assistance... other notebook information, see your notebook model and its features. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive.
... information and maintenance instructions that are specific to 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. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this information if you call for assistance... other notebook information, see your notebook model and its features. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive.
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 17
... page 62. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 19. 9 Connect an external SATA hard drive to this optional jack. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. If the air vents are not obstructed. Plug the AC adapter... cable into this connector. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high...
... page 62. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 19. 9 Connect an external SATA hard drive to this optional jack. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. If the air vents are not obstructed. Plug the AC adapter... cable into this connector. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 18
...Gateway contact information" on page 69. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 102. 10 Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Setting up an optional RAID" on page 52 and "Replacing a hard drive...: Model: S/No: Customer care label Component Icon Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Customer Care label Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Memory modules are ) located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" ...
...Gateway contact information" on page 69. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 102. 10 Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Setting up an optional RAID" on page 52 and "Replacing a hard drive...: Model: S/No: Customer care label Component Icon Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Customer Care label Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Memory modules are ) located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" ...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 31
...keypad is turned 1 on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Hard drive/DVD drive is turned off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is being accessed. ■ LED off . ■ LED blinking - Hard drive/DVD drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the ...status indicators are on, you when a drive is turned on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is used. A ■ LED off - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none...
...keypad is turned 1 on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Hard drive/DVD drive is turned off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is being accessed. ■ LED off . ■ LED blinking - Hard drive/DVD drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the ...status indicators are on, you when a drive is turned on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is used. A ■ LED off - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 38
... your fingerprints Before you can identify you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 30 The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader..., then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to memory in the fingerprint reader. If you plan to the hard drive. To enroll your fingerprint to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you . The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next.
... your fingerprints Before you can identify you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 30 The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader..., then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to memory in the fingerprint reader. If you plan to the hard drive. To enroll your fingerprint to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you . The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next.
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 60
...of RAID can read half of Inexpensive/ Independent Disks) lets your notebook, manually eject the disc by the notebook up files between multiple hard drives like this method. So, the entire file is important if you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this is called ... Dividing up to be turned on to turn on one of data, and each drive only has to increase your notebook see multiple hard drives as a single drive. RAID 0 A B C D E F 52 If you work with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. If the entire file happens to twice as if it...
...of RAID can read half of Inexpensive/ Independent Disks) lets your notebook, manually eject the disc by the notebook up files between multiple hard drives like this method. So, the entire file is important if you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this is called ... Dividing up to be turned on to turn on one of data, and each drive only has to increase your notebook see multiple hard drives as a single drive. RAID 0 A B C D E F 52 If you work with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. If the entire file happens to twice as if it...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 61
... array, your notebook see multiple hard drives as a larger, more expensive hard drive. RAID 1 for security RAID 1 maintains a complete copy of all files on each column represents a separate hard drive. If part of the array fails (such as the primary drive. www.gateway.com How it has the storage... capacity of the smallest drive in the array. Maintaining simultaneous, complete copies of files across both hard drives is increased using the...
... array, your notebook see multiple hard drives as a larger, more expensive hard drive. RAID 1 for security RAID 1 maintains a complete copy of all files on each column represents a separate hard drive. If part of the array fails (such as the primary drive. www.gateway.com How it has the storage... capacity of the smallest drive in the array. Maintaining simultaneous, complete copies of files across both hard drives is increased using the...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 64
...opens. We recommend accepting the default strip value. • Capacity-Type the volume (virtual hard drive) capacity, or use the default capacity, then press ENTER. Exit, then press Enter. Resetting drives to non-RAID status To troubleshoot or repair incompatible RAID configurations, failed RAID volumes, or ..., then press ENTER. Defaults: 218 KB for the array, then press ENTER. We recommend using the default value (the maximum capacity with the drives you want to confirm volume deletion. A warning message appears. 5 Type Y to delete, then press DELETE. The RAID volume is open, press...
...opens. We recommend accepting the default strip value. • Capacity-Type the volume (virtual hard drive) capacity, or use the default capacity, then press ENTER. Exit, then press Enter. Resetting drives to non-RAID status To troubleshoot or repair incompatible RAID configurations, failed RAID volumes, or ..., then press ENTER. Defaults: 218 KB for the array, then press ENTER. We recommend using the default value (the maximum capacity with the drives you want to confirm volume deletion. A warning message appears. 5 Type Y to delete, then press DELETE. The RAID volume is open, press...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 65
... Turn off your notebook. 2 Connect one end of the eSATA cable to your external hard drive. 3 Connect the other end of the drives you want to reset, press the spacebar to select (mark with a green triangle) each drive you want to reset, then press ENTER. The Reset RAID Data menu opens. 4... on your notebook. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. 2 While the RAID option screen is open, press CTRL+I. www.gateway.com To reset drives to the eSATA port on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) and the Intel Support & Downloads Web site (support.intel.com).
... Turn off your notebook. 2 Connect one end of the eSATA cable to your external hard drive. 3 Connect the other end of the drives you want to reset, press the spacebar to select (mark with a green triangle) each drive you want to reset, then press ENTER. The Reset RAID Data menu opens. 4... on your notebook. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. 2 While the RAID option screen is open, press CTRL+I. www.gateway.com To reset drives to the eSATA port on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) and the Intel Support & Downloads Web site (support.intel.com).
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 66
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 4 Turn on the label pointing towards the notebook. 58 Using the memory card reader You can also use of an adapter that uses ...-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use the memory card reader to your notebook. Important For more information about using your eSATA hard drive, see your notebook and a device that is available with the label facing up and the arrow on your notebook. You can use memory cards to...
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 4 Turn on the label pointing towards the notebook. 58 Using the memory card reader You can also use of an adapter that uses ...-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use the memory card reader to your notebook. Important For more information about using your eSATA hard drive, see your notebook and a device that is available with the label facing up and the arrow on your notebook. You can use memory cards to...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 68
...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). After doing this, you to install any time. Installing a printer or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Important ... any software the device needs. Help For more of your notebook. Type the keyword installing devices in the taskbar. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To remove an Express Card: 1 Turn off your notebook, then go to step 5. -ORDouble-click the remove hardware ...
...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). After doing this, you to install any time. Installing a printer or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Important ... any software the device needs. Help For more of your notebook. Type the keyword installing devices in the taskbar. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To remove an Express Card: 1 Turn off your notebook, then go to step 5. -ORDouble-click the remove hardware ...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 80
...battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - This drive uses a large amount of your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes... find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you turn off . CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you plan on page 68. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on...
...battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - This drive uses a large amount of your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes... find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you turn off . CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you plan on page 68. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 81
... current memory, thus reducing startup time. If your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. to the hard drive. In Sleep mode, your notebook is in memory is lost. However, the information in Hybrid Sleep mode,... where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 75. mode Hibernate mode 73 www.gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook reduces or turns off . The notebook also writes all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the ...
... current memory, thus reducing startup time. If your notebook saves all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. to the hard drive. In Sleep mode, your notebook is in memory is lost. However, the information in Hybrid Sleep mode,... where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 75. mode Hibernate mode 73 www.gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook reduces or turns off . The notebook also writes all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the ...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 82
Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - You can change the function of your notebook's power button, Sleep ...
Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - You can change the function of your notebook's power button, Sleep ...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 92
...internal mechanisms and can lead to permanent damage to break in high temperatures. The case (and LCD panel) can erase data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your warranty. As a general rule, your notebook performing at temperatures that are ...and remove the battery after discharging them partway. Damage due to either extreme is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is not covered by your notebook to extreme temperature changes. Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean...
...internal mechanisms and can lead to permanent damage to break in high temperatures. The case (and LCD panel) can erase data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your warranty. As a general rule, your notebook performing at temperatures that are ...and remove the battery after discharging them partway. Damage due to either extreme is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is not covered by your notebook to extreme temperature changes. Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 98
... type of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 90 The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Important We recommend that you ... discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - The first disc ...
... type of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 90 The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Important We recommend that you ... discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - The first disc ...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 99
... come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Continue recording discs until the process is complete. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created. • New software-If you need to recover...
... come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Continue recording discs until the process is complete. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created. • New software-If you need to recover...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3
Page 102
... problems that were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • ...If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery...
... problems that were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • ...If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery...