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... Internet Service Provider ....... 52 Right view 22 Network connections 54 Base view 24 Surf the Net 58 Upgrading your computer 25 Security 60 Expanding through options 25 Helpdesk 74 Connectivity options 25 Safe computing 74 Power supply 30 AC power adapter 30 Battery pack 31 Maintenance 74 Updates 81 Windows Remote Assistance 83 Battery pack characteristics 31 Recovery 84 Charging the battery 32 Gateway Recovery Management 84 Checking the battery level 32 Creating recovery discs 84 Optimizing battery...
... Internet Service Provider ....... 52 Right view 22 Network connections 54 Base view 24 Surf the Net 58 Upgrading your computer 25 Security 60 Expanding through options 25 Helpdesk 74 Connectivity options 25 Safe computing 74 Power supply 30 AC power adapter 30 Battery pack 31 Maintenance 74 Updates 81 Windows Remote Assistance 83 Battery pack characteristics 31 Recovery 84 Charging the battery 32 Gateway Recovery Management 84 Checking the battery level 32 Creating recovery discs 84 Optimizing battery...
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... battery and make sure it on your computer includes slots for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may result in 10 Servicing your computer Do not attempt to service your computer yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you spill liquid on again. Save the dummies for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls...
... battery and make sure it on your computer includes slots for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may result in 10 Servicing your computer Do not attempt to service your computer yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you spill liquid on again. Save the dummies for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls...
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.... E.g. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Create a regular schedule or make copies whenever you to create backup copies of each key is clearly marked with an icon. Help Opens the Help menu. Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Press any key to view the windows again. Gateway MyBackup Communication Display toggle Screen blank Allows you want. Turns the display screen backlight off to F12 keys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and...
.... E.g. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Create a regular schedule or make copies whenever you to create backup copies of each key is clearly marked with an icon. Help Opens the Help menu. Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Press any key to view the windows again. Gateway MyBackup Communication Display toggle Screen blank Allows you want. Turns the display screen backlight off to F12 keys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and...
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... screen brightness. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Brightness up Opens the Social Networks application. - If this application is most useful if you have connected a mouse to avoid unwanted pointer movements when using the keyboard. Increases the sound volume. Icon Function Touchpad Lock Play/Pause Description The Touchpad Lock button toggles the touchpad on and off to your instant messaging application. This is not installed, the key will start...
... screen brightness. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Brightness up Opens the Social Networks application. - If this application is most useful if you have connected a mouse to avoid unwanted pointer movements when using the keyboard. Increases the sound volume. Icon Function Touchpad Lock Play/Pause Description The Touchpad Lock button toggles the touchpad on and off to your instant messaging application. This is not installed, the key will start...
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... computer or when using the BIOS. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before pressing the other key in a document. Fn + Page Down Scrolls down a page in the BIOS (to Function keys). To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change Function key behavior to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer - 19 Hotkeys The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to F12...
... computer or when using the BIOS. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before pressing the other key in a document. Fn + Page Down Scrolls down a page in the BIOS (to Function keys). To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change Function key behavior to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer - 19 Hotkeys The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to F12...
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...2 Battery indicator battery is active. Push to remove/install the card. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicates the computer's battery status. - Only one card can operate at any given time. 20 Accepts Secure Digital (SD, SDHC, SDXC), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO 3 Multi-in AC mode. FRONT VIEW 1 # Icon Item Power indicator 23 Description Indicates the computer's power status. 1 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. - Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader (MS...
...2 Battery indicator battery is active. Push to remove/install the card. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicates the computer's battery status. - Only one card can operate at any given time. 20 Accepts Secure Digital (SD, SDHC, SDXC), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO 3 Multi-in AC mode. FRONT VIEW 1 # Icon Item Power indicator 23 Description Indicates the computer's power status. 1 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. - Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader (MS...
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Supports high-definition digital video connections. Accepts inputs from external microphones. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). LEFT VIEW 1 2 # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 Ventilation and cooling fan 3 External display (VGA) port 4 HDMI port Microphone jack 5 Headphones / speaker jack 6 USB 2.0 ports 34 5 6 Description Connects to know your computer's AC adapter. Getting to your computer - 21 Connects to stay cool. - Allows the ...
Supports high-definition digital video connections. Accepts inputs from external microphones. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). LEFT VIEW 1 2 # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 Ventilation and cooling fan 3 External display (VGA) port 4 HDMI port Microphone jack 5 Headphones / speaker jack 6 USB 2.0 ports 34 5 6 Description Connects to know your computer's AC adapter. Getting to your computer - 21 Connects to stay cool. - Allows the ...
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... following section. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of the card will extend from beyond the slot. Inserting a memory card 1. Push the card until it clicks into the port. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER EXPANDING THROUGH OPTIONS Your computer offers you need to use any force to insert the card, try reorientating the card slightly. 3. Connectivity options Ports allow you wish Upgrading your computer. A few millimetres of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3...
... following section. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of the card will extend from beyond the slot. Inserting a memory card 1. Push the card until it clicks into the port. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER EXPANDING THROUGH OPTIONS Your computer offers you need to use any force to insert the card, try reorientating the card slightly. 3. Connectivity options Ports allow you wish Upgrading your computer. A few millimetres of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3...
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... rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on your computer: 1. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Certain computers may use USB 3.0 compatible devices with these steps to connect an monitor to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. If necessary change the display settings used by the computer. Make sure that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is usually included with the...
... rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on your computer: 1. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Certain computers may use USB 3.0 compatible devices with these steps to connect an monitor to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. If necessary change the display settings used by the computer. Make sure that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is usually included with the...
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Headphones and microphone These two ports allow you to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection. Plugging an audio device to connect audio devices. Use the microphone port to connect with highend audio and video equipment. Use the HDMI port on your computer - 29 Use the headphone port to plug in microphone. High-Definition Multimedia...
Headphones and microphone These two ports allow you to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection. Plugging an audio device to connect audio devices. Use the microphone port to connect with highend audio and video equipment. Use the HDMI port on your computer - 29 Use the headphone port to plug in microphone. High-Definition Multimedia...
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...-charged battery. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on AC power while your computer on -the-go use. • Remove external devices that are advised to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to charge the battery before traveling enables...
...-charged battery. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on AC power while your computer on -the-go use. • Remove external devices that are advised to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to charge the battery before traveling enables...
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... 84 for system recovery options, you can make faster, more ). Express your ideas, solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Windows Live Photo Gallery. Search & Decide with Microsoft® Office 2010 - Backups may be created according to create backup copies of recovery discs as soon as possible. Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you should create a set of your entire...
... 84 for system recovery options, you can make faster, more ). Express your ideas, solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Windows Live Photo Gallery. Search & Decide with Microsoft® Office 2010 - Backups may be created according to create backup copies of recovery discs as soon as possible. Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you should create a set of your entire...
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you may set how often a network is checked (the refresh frequency) and logout from specific networks in this section. Click the X to access settings for a network to see specific settings; Live Update - Changing settings Click the settings icon to exit the Settings section. 50 Click the tab for the social networks. If the Live Update button is active, you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application.
you may set how often a network is checked (the refresh frequency) and logout from specific networks in this section. Click the X to access settings for a network to see specific settings; Live Update - Changing settings Click the settings icon to exit the Settings section. 50 Click the tab for the social networks. If the Live Update button is active, you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application.
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... incurred, especially roaming charges. When you can share files, peripheral devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). 54 This service is a group of computers (for a SIM card may require an external device, such as those used by a mobile phone) to connect to see if any additional charges will be built in large cities. You can use cellular networks (such as a USB modem or even an...
... incurred, especially roaming charges. When you can share files, peripheral devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). 54 This service is a group of computers (for a SIM card may require an external device, such as those used by a mobile phone) to connect to see if any additional charges will be built in large cities. You can use cellular networks (such as a USB modem or even an...
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driver installations or specific software). If you changed a system setting, and it was created and click Next. 3. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. Click Next. 2. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to the selected date and time. 80 In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, without affecting your personal documents...
driver installations or specific software). If you changed a system setting, and it was created and click Next. 3. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. Click Next. 2. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to the selected date and time. 80 In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, without affecting your personal documents...
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... hardware have stopped working correctly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition. Revert to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. To recover...
... hardware have stopped working correctly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition. Revert to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. To recover...
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... cannot run Windows and your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will be recovered to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on OK. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Follow the on the Restore tab, then Restore system to . Click on -screen prompts for...
... cannot run Windows and your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will be recovered to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on OK. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Follow the on the Restore tab, then Restore system to . Click on -screen prompts for...
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... already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. Turn on your hard drive. 2. Click on Restore system from factory default. Press F2 when starting your computer. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Click on Next. Recovery - 93 Caution: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Turn...
... already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. Turn on your hard drive. 2. Click on Restore system from factory default. Press F2 when starting your computer. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Click on Next. Recovery - 93 Caution: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Turn...
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... not exceed five (5). These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is Part 68-compliant. MERCURY WARNING THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which may be required. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PER PART 68 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR 47) (APPLICABLE TO...
... not exceed five (5). These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is Part 68-compliant. MERCURY WARNING THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which may be required. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PER PART 68 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR 47) (APPLICABLE TO...
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... that you can use. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Dispose of your used batteries in the equipment. Mercury advisory For electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
... that you can use. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Dispose of your used batteries in the equipment. Mercury advisory For electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.