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.... See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the...hard drive bracket. All other countries. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw...
.... See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the...hard drive bracket. All other countries. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using...
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...your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to your legs. Warning Do not use your notebook on your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Soft surfaces can become quite high, increasing the risk of burns to the floor. • Adjust... the screen so it rests on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. If you use an external keyboard, raise ...
...your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to your legs. Warning Do not use your notebook on your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Soft surfaces can become quite high, increasing the risk of burns to the floor. • Adjust... the screen so it rests on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. If you use an external keyboard, raise ...
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Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on using Windows, see "Using Windows" and "...
Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on using Windows, see "Using Windows" and "...
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... the fingerprint reader, you must select this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 32 To enroll your notebook can identify you. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your...
... the fingerprint reader, you must select this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 32 To enroll your notebook can identify you. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your...
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A new box appears with three empty circles in it. 33 www.gateway.com 4 If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next. After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears. -ORIf you are enrolling. The Enrollment screen appears. 5 Click the button above the finger you do not want to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs.
A new box appears with three empty circles in it. 33 www.gateway.com 4 If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next. After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears. -ORIf you are enrolling. The Enrollment screen appears. 5 Click the button above the finger you do not want to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs.
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... Using the Fingerprint Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator of the circles. 7 Repeat 6 two more times, then click Next. The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is used .
... Using the Fingerprint Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator of the circles. 7 Repeat 6 two more times, then click Next. The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is used .
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Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. You can use the scroll zone to program. 37 www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents.
Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. You can use the scroll zone to program. 37 www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents.
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Tip You may have received your finger around on the screen. To... Position the pointer over the object. Start a program or open a file or folder. Move your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to the ... 3: Setting Up and Getting Started You can use the EZ-Pad left button. You do not need to select objects. Tip For instructions on the screen. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. Quickly press and release the left -hand configuration...
Tip You may have received your finger around on the screen. To... Position the pointer over the object. Start a program or open a file or folder. Move your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to the ... 3: Setting Up and Getting Started You can use the EZ-Pad left button. You do not need to select objects. Tip For instructions on the screen. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. Quickly press and release the left -hand configuration...
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Press the left button and hold it . 39 Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. www.gateway.com To... Move an object on the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Do this...
Press the left button and hold it . 39 Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. www.gateway.com To... Move an object on the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Do this...
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.... Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the camera and opens the preview screen. Opens online help. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 42 Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on . Selects... the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. Move your picture. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on the taskbar, then...
.... Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the camera and opens the preview screen. Opens online help. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 42 Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on . Selects... the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. Move your picture. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on the taskbar, then...
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Audio recording Create an audio recording. Turn audio capture on or off. Create a video recording. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start camera). The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 43
Audio recording Create an audio recording. Turn audio capture on or off. Create a video recording. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start camera). The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 43
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... the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 44 Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 28. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Slide the...
... the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 44 Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 28. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Slide the...
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... available in -flight power receptacle. 63 Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on the presentation settings. When you can save battery power by plugging your...
... available in -flight power receptacle. 63 Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on the presentation settings. When you can save battery power by plugging your...
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... utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your battery. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. The entire process takes several hours. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate...
... utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your battery. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. The entire process takes several hours. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate...
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... more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change . To turn on the left side of the screen that you are not tied to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
... more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change . To turn on the left side of the screen that you are not tied to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
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... feature is very secure, with confidential files until you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you can see a startup screen, press F2. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in... Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. Caution Use a password that you need to set using the BIOS utility. This is the password you can remember, but that is set...
... feature is very secure, with confidential files until you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you can see a startup screen, press F2. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in... Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. Caution Use a password that you need to set using the BIOS utility. This is the password you can remember, but that is set...
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...abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of the memory bay. Your notebook is made of specially coated glass and can of your warranty. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you may need to replace it. Use a ...the keyboard, turn the notebook upside down your notebook turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the screen), and wipe the screen with the exception of air with a damp cloth. A replacement keyboard may want to clean your notebook and other peripherals before ...
...abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of the memory bay. Your notebook is made of specially coated glass and can of your warranty. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you may need to replace it. Use a ...the keyboard, turn the notebook upside down your notebook turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the screen), and wipe the screen with the exception of air with a damp cloth. A replacement keyboard may want to clean your notebook and other peripherals before ...
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...your keyboard to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's password (if any), then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the ...Click Restore Application. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. b While the ...
...your keyboard to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's password (if any), then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the ...Click Restore Application. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. b While the ...
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For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 93. 100 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers.
For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 93. 100 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers.