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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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www.gateway.com Waking up . While in Sleep mode, press the power button to "wake" it has been turned completely off , it may enter a power-saving mode ... partially shuts down your notebook into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. If your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running just as you left them . Sleep mode saves your notebook is the easiest way to power down to the lock...
www.gateway.com Waking up . While in Sleep mode, press the power button to "wake" it has been turned completely off , it may enter a power-saving mode ... partially shuts down your notebook into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. If your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running just as you left them . Sleep mode saves your notebook is the easiest way to power down to the lock...
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... power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The...
... power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The...
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For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. Increase volume. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. 30 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. Mute the sound. Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... FN, then press this system key... Decrease volume.
For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. Increase volume. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. 30 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. Mute the sound. Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... FN, then press this system key... Decrease volume.
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... the volume" on the volume sensor strip to change . ■ At the end of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to restore the sound. www.gateway.com Button Description Mute the sound.
... the volume" on the volume sensor strip to change . ■ At the end of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to restore the sound. www.gateway.com Button Description Mute the sound.
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Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). To restore volume, click it . 46
Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). To restore volume, click it . 46
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...AC power, remove the battery. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 113 or in a circle, using it has a ... a product made especially for additional system recovery options, you need to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. However, remember that when you have removed the battery from the center to recover...
...AC power, remove the battery. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 113 or in a circle, using it has a ... a product made especially for additional system recovery options, you need to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. However, remember that when you have removed the battery from the center to recover...
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...99. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page ...see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 88. If you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 95. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. ...
...99. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page ...see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 88. If you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 95. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. ...
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... get your system settings and saves them as restore points. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 95 Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again...
... get your system settings and saves them as restore points. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 95 Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again...
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This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 96 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 96 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
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The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 97 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 97 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
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... are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Welcome to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your ...keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. If Windows starts to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 98
... are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Welcome to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your ...keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. If Windows starts to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 98
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...an Express Card and now your notebook to a stereo system to remove CDs and DVDs. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in your Express Card's documentation. File management A file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key or if... notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 119 www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through a monitor jack.
...an Express Card and now your notebook to a stereo system to remove CDs and DVDs. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in your Express Card's documentation. File management A file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key or if... notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 119 www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through a monitor jack.
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... with FCC requirements this time. This section is well below what is considered safe limits; In some areas, use . See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Contact Gateway for additional information. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio...
... with FCC requirements this time. This section is well below what is considered safe limits; In some areas, use . See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Contact Gateway for additional information. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio...
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... battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 recovery discs creating 89 drivers 89, 93 programs 89, 93 software 89, 93 using 93 Recycle Bin... defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 87, 88 software 87, 88 Windows 87, 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 replacing See installing resetting notebook 24 restarting notebook 24 restoring defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with...
... battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 recovery discs creating 89 drivers 89, 93 programs 89, 93 software 89, 93 using 93 Recycle Bin... defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 87, 88 software 87, 88 Windows 87, 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 replacing See installing resetting notebook 24 restarting notebook 24 restoring defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with...
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... notebook 23 webcam 14, 41 Webcam status indicator 14 Windows key 27 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 40 Windows Media Player 40 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 97 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 131 wireless Ethernet button 28 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 133 turning off 47 turning on 47 using while traveling...
... notebook 23 webcam 14, 41 Webcam status indicator 14 Windows key 27 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 40 Windows Media Player 40 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 97 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 131 wireless Ethernet button 28 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 133 turning off 47 turning on 47 using while traveling...
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...button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To view the drives, folders, and files on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to a button on your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Viewing drives Help For more drives such as Print or ...Save. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to its former size. A notebook may also have more than one drive....
...button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To view the drives, folders, and files on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to a button on your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Viewing drives Help For more drives such as Print or ...Save. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to its former size. A notebook may also have more than one drive....
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www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to ...want to select multiple files and folders, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. For instructions on how to delete. A pop-up menu opens on ... files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you decide to restore. If you cannot find the file you want to empty the bin. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files...
www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to ...want to select multiple files and folders, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. For instructions on how to delete. A pop-up menu opens on ... files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you decide to restore. If you cannot find the file you want to empty the bin. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files...
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... found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Windows permanently deletes all of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you typed. 12 3 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the...
... found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Windows permanently deletes all of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you typed. 12 3 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the...
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... 6 deleting files and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 88 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 91 scheduling computer use 81 screen adjusting settings 66 controls 66 saver... virus protecting against 60 removing 60 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 97
... 6 deleting files and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 88 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 91 scheduling computer use 81 screen adjusting settings 66 controls 66 saver... virus protecting against 60 removing 60 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 97