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... exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered...
... exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered...
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... . Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide. 8 Loosen...
... . Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide. 8 Loosen...
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... Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All other countries. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD...
... Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All other countries. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD...
8512919 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... 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 Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... 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 Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Avoid working with confidential files until you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits...
... checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Avoid working with confidential files until you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits...
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....) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do ? The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you...
....) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do ? The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you...
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... information about removing your hard drive, see "Left" on page 7. • Make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. You see "Back" on page 107. • If your notebook has been subjected to reinstall the operating system. Internet You cannot connect to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in...
... information about removing your hard drive, see "Left" on page 7. • Make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. You see "Back" on page 107. • If your notebook has been subjected to reinstall the operating system. Internet You cannot connect to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in...
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... power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on recalibrating your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Your notebook is not working correctly. Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. You must return your battery, see "Connecting...
... power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on recalibrating your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Your notebook is not working correctly. Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. You must return your battery, see "Connecting...
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... connected to work offline. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. To set to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need...
... connected to work offline. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. To set to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need...
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... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera 42 buttons multimedia panel...
... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera 42 buttons multimedia panel...
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... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
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... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2
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... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 74 Adding and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive...
... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 74 Adding and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive...
8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2
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... of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to a computer on the network. For information on a home network. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is commonly used to set up a router, see the...
... of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to a computer on the network. For information on a home network. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is commonly used to set up a router, see the...
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... set up, log onto one of your computers, you can see the network name, but you are using security. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Select Diagnose and Repair on the left of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers...
... set up, log onto one of your computers, you can see the network name, but you are using security. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Select Diagnose and Repair on the left of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
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...the memory card reader. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack.
...the memory card reader. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack.
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... password in order to recover a forgotten password. The password feature is set the user (startup) password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. Important You must return your notebook to guess. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time 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...
... password in order to recover a forgotten password. The password feature is set the user (startup) password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. Important You must return your notebook to guess. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time 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...
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... need to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that came with your notebook...
... need to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that came with your notebook...
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... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
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... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...