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Protecting your notebook from viruses 75 Updating Windows 78 Restoring your system 79 Microsoft System Restore 79 Reinstalling applications and drivers 79 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 80 8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety ... Networks 97 Passwords 98 PC Cards 98 Power 99 Printer 100 Sound 101 Status indicators 102 Touchpad 102 Video 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 106 www...
Protecting your notebook from viruses 75 Updating Windows 78 Restoring your system 79 Microsoft System Restore 79 Reinstalling applications and drivers 79 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 80 8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety ... Networks 97 Passwords 98 PC Cards 98 Power 99 Printer 100 Sound 101 Status indicators 102 Touchpad 102 Video 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 106 www...
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To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.gateway.com 5 You can find help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway notebook. Help and Support opens.
To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.gateway.com 5 You can find help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway notebook. Help and Support opens.
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... research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you can...
... research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you can...
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...use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in Windows to turn off your hard drive. Turning off your notebook To turn off your notebook, it . 26 www.gateway.com If the air vents are not obstructed. Tips & Tricks For more information about... has been included on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Warning Do not work for ...
...use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in Windows to turn off your hard drive. Turning off your notebook To turn off your notebook, it . 26 www.gateway.com If the air vents are not obstructed. Tips & Tricks For more information about... has been included on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Warning Do not work for ...
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... restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the ...it off : 1 Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. www.gateway.com 27 The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 ...
... restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the ...it off : 1 Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. www.gateway.com 27 The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 ...
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...gateway.com 29 You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows... key Application key Arrow keys Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system...
...gateway.com 29 You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows... key Application key Arrow keys Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system...
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...to turn on the numeric keypad. 1 30 www.gateway.com Windows key FN key Numeric keypad Press this key for different purposes. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu. See the program documentation to perform a... specific action. For more about the function key actions. Press the FN key in Windows. Press FN+ to shortcut menus and help . Use these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Press ...
...to turn on the numeric keypad. 1 30 www.gateway.com Windows key FN key Numeric keypad Press this key for different purposes. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu. See the program documentation to perform a... specific action. For more about the function key actions. Press the FN key in Windows. Press FN+ to shortcut menus and help . Use these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Press ...
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...- Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 37 To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard...
...- Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 37 To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard...
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... been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about playing CDs, see "Using Windows Media Player" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Because of data...albums of music, or several gigabytes of this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 42 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Playing a CD Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your notebook to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 and WMA...
... been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about playing CDs, see "Using Windows Media Player" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Because of data...albums of music, or several gigabytes of this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 42 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Playing a CD Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your notebook to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 and WMA...
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... by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Settings tab. 7 Right-click the second...icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. www.gateway.com 47 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn it...
... by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Settings tab. 7 Right-click the second...icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. www.gateway.com 47 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn it...
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www.gateway.com 69 Replacing the hard drive kit 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 17 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the instructions in the restore booklet that came with your notebook.
www.gateway.com 69 Replacing the hard drive kit 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 17 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the instructions in the restore booklet that came with your notebook.
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Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Protecting your notebook from viruses • Updating Windows • Restoring your system 71
Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Protecting your notebook from viruses • Updating Windows • Restoring your system 71
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... ■ Registering your copy of Norton® Internet Security and subscribing to malfunction. www.gateway.com 75 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Some viruses go undetected for viruses before installing them. ■ Disabling macros on ...definition update service. Help and Support For more information about protecting your notebook against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs ...
... ■ Registering your copy of Norton® Internet Security and subscribing to malfunction. www.gateway.com 75 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Some viruses go undetected for viruses before installing them. ■ Disabling macros on ...definition update service. Help and Support For more information about protecting your notebook against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs ...
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... software and hardware on your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 78 www.gateway.com Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you with the latest virus protection files. 5 When the program...
... software and hardware on your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 78 www.gateway.com Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you with the latest virus protection files. 5 When the program...
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To restore your notebook to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your notebook to restore your notebook, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. 80 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Restoring your notebook to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to the original configuration.
To restore your notebook to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your notebook to restore your notebook, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. 80 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Restoring your notebook to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to the original configuration.
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... after adding a new device Sometimes a new device, such as a PC Card, can cause a system resource (IRQ) conflict. Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ). The Control Panel window opens. All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed. 84 www.gateway.com Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 99. The Device Manager...
... after adding a new device Sometimes a new device, such as a PC Card, can cause a system resource (IRQ) conflict. Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ). The Control Panel window opens. All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed. 84 www.gateway.com Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 99. The Device Manager...
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...to install, then determine which has been included on page 31. To free IRQ resources for the new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. The text on page 31. For more information about IRQs, click Start, then click Help ...and Support. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Help and Support Troubleshooting For more information, see "System key combinations" on the display is not correct Change the screen resolution from ...
...to install, then determine which has been included on page 31. To free IRQ resources for the new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. The text on page 31. For more information about IRQs, click Start, then click Help ...and Support. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Help and Support Troubleshooting For more information, see "System key combinations" on the display is not correct Change the screen resolution from ...
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... which has been included on page 31. ■ Make sure that the CD label is turned up. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" in Windows, see "Downloads" on page 74. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 4. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems.... Shut down and restart your notebook is facing up . www.gateway.com 87 Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to play these CDs on your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers.
... which has been included on page 31. ■ Make sure that the CD label is turned up. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" in Windows, see "Downloads" on page 74. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 4. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems.... Shut down and restart your notebook is facing up . www.gateway.com 87 Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to play these CDs on your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers.
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www.gateway.com 93 Modem (dial-up) Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the ...; Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your notebook is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that...
www.gateway.com 93 Modem (dial-up) Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the ...; Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your notebook is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that...
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...line (either a different telephone number in the wall or telephone wall jack are correct. Wiggle the modem cable to fix the original line. 94 www.gateway.com Make sure that makes a difference. Dial a single number (such as the modem. These lines do not work correctly. Line noise is a ... to see if that the connectors are free from which you can also call your modem. ■ Check for line noise. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword dialing in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then...
...line (either a different telephone number in the wall or telephone wall jack are correct. Wiggle the modem cable to fix the original line. 94 www.gateway.com Make sure that makes a difference. Dial a single number (such as the modem. These lines do not work correctly. Line noise is a ... to see if that the connectors are free from which you can also call your modem. ■ Check for line noise. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword dialing in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then...