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... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 80 Adding and modifying user accounts 81 Changing accessibility settings 82 Using the Ease of Access Center 82 Using voice recognition 83 Using the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 80 Adding and modifying user accounts 81 Changing accessibility settings 82 Using the Ease of Access Center 82 Using voice recognition 83 Using the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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... create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 46 The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is made up a router, see the router's documentation. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a number that has a built-in your home or office. This number will be used for the network. This connection type...
... create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 46 The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is made up a router, see the router's documentation. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a number that has a built-in your home or office. This number will be used for the network. This connection type...
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... cable connections • Make sure that has built-in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on the left of that drive will be available to everyone on your network. Choose Diagnose and Repair on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet...
... cable connections • Make sure that has built-in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on the left of that drive will be available to everyone on your network. Choose Diagnose and Repair on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet...
8512320 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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A ■ LED off . DVD drive ■ LED on . Numeric keypad is being accessed. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 26 Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Num lock Icon Description Wireless network ■ LED on . Drive is in use . ■ LED off - Hard drive is turned off - Hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE...
A ■ LED off . DVD drive ■ LED on . Numeric keypad is being accessed. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 26 Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Num lock Icon Description Wireless network ■ LED on . Drive is in use . ■ LED off - Hard drive is turned off - Hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE...
8512320 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... you forget your password, you turn on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. As soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. Important You must enter the User Password each time you...
... you forget your password, you turn on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. As soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. Important You must enter the User Password each time you...
8512320 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... solved the problem and you need to recover your system). For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 97. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To prepare your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on...
... solved the problem and you need to recover your system). For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 97. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To prepare your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on...
8512320 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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.... If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your ISP technical support for help. Contact your notebook. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you still get the error, your browser, then reconnect and open the browser...
.... If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your ISP technical support for help. Contact your notebook. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you still get the error, your browser, then reconnect and open the browser...
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... your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from the domain and your computer account disabled. Call Gateway Customer Care for more information. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing batteries" on AC power • Make sure that your notebook. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for instructions. Replace...
... your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from the domain and your computer account disabled. Call Gateway Customer Care for more information. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing batteries" on AC power • Make sure that your notebook. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for instructions. Replace...
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... not the default printer, make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that you have selected it is connected to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to...
... not the default printer, make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that you have selected it is connected to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to...
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... EmPower power adapter 70 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting wired 22 jack 7, 22 Express Card adding 56 inserting 56 installing 56 removing 56 slot 56 troubleshooting 117 external monitor 10, 29 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 127 files opening 38 transferring 77 troubleshooting 117 fingerprint enrolling 33 fingerprint reader control center 36 locating 13 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 32 using 32 Fn key 28, 29 folders opening 38 function keys 28 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 89...
... EmPower power adapter 70 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting wired 22 jack 7, 22 Express Card adding 56 inserting 56 installing 56 removing 56 slot 56 troubleshooting 117 external monitor 10, 29 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 127 files opening 38 transferring 77 troubleshooting 117 fingerprint enrolling 33 fingerprint reader control center 36 locating 13 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 32 using 32 Fn key 28, 29 folders opening 38 function keys 28 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 89...
8512320 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 63 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 84 switching display 29 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 29 line protector 76 line tester 76 lock cable 78 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 83, 85 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 101 purchasing 63 removing 101 replacing 101 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 55 locating 7 memory cards supported 54 removing card 55 troubleshooting 124 using 54 microphone built-in 13 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate...
... of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 63 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 84 switching display 29 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 29 line protector 76 line tester 76 lock cable 78 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 83, 85 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 101 purchasing 63 removing 101 replacing 101 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 55 locating 7 memory cards supported 54 removing card 55 troubleshooting 124 using 54 microphone built-in 13 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate...
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... troubleshooting 134 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 38 recovery discs 88, 91 re-installing 86, 87 projector adding 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting 136 using 29, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 77 radio frequency wireless connections 77 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 25 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 system 86 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery...
... troubleshooting 134 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 38 recovery discs 88, 91 re-installing 86, 87 projector adding 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting 136 using 29, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 77 radio frequency wireless connections 77 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 25 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 system 86 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
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...). Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then 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 your notebook and remove any...
...). Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then 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 your notebook and remove any...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
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... 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, close the DVD drive, then restart your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot from the old drive. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. See your notebook...
... 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, close the DVD drive, then restart your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot from the old drive. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. See your notebook...
8512599 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... • Make sure that came with your notebook. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. To set to work offline. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.
... • Make sure that came with your notebook. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. To set to work offline. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.
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... 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing 64 replacing 107 troubleshooting 120 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 28, 58, 59 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 23, 71 hot-swapping 57, 58 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 system key 28 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 64 installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera 58...
... 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing 64 replacing 107 troubleshooting 120 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 28, 58, 59 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 23, 71 hot-swapping 57, 58 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 system key 28 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 64 installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera 58...
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... of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 64 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 purchasing 64 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 built-in 14 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate...
... of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 64 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 purchasing 64 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 built-in 14 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate...
8512919 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... 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 the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. The memory card reader supports...
... 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 the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. The memory card reader supports...
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... notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in order to enter at startup. You do not need to set using the BIOS utility. Important You must return your notebook. The startup password is the password you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. As soon as it was put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on your notebook was turned off or put in hibernate mode. If you forget your password...
... notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in order to enter at startup. You do not need to set using the BIOS utility. Important You must return your notebook. The startup password is the password you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. As soon as it was put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on your notebook was turned off or put in hibernate mode. If you forget your password...
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... for instructions on • Make sure that came with your notebook. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the button to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to work...
... for instructions on • Make sure that came with your notebook. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the button to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to work...