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... Media Center 44 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Networking terms you should know 46 Ethernet networking 46 Wired Ethernet networking 46 Wireless Ethernet networking 49 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 51 Testing your network 54 Adding a printer to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network...
... Media Center 44 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Networking terms you should know 46 Ethernet networking 46 Wired Ethernet networking 46 Wireless Ethernet networking 49 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 51 Testing your network 54 Adding a printer to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network...
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... may require you to a computer on the network. Business networks are typically built using a router. Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is located on setting up of a WAN is a computer network covering a local ...Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. The router is made possible with Bluetooth. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. ...
... may require you to a computer on the network. Business networks are typically built using a router. Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is located on setting up of a WAN is a computer network covering a local ...Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. The router is made possible with Bluetooth. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. ...
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... standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 The WAN port is used to connect the router to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-...through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. With a wireless home network, you can set up your computer wherever you like.
... standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 The WAN port is used to connect the router to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-...through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. With a wireless home network, you can set up your computer wherever you like.
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... is already installed on the left. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Compatibility can...
... is already installed on the left. Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Compatibility can...
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... to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you are setting up your broadband connection is not working correctly. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Make sure that do not set up ...a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for all computers in the Computer name box...
... to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you are setting up your broadband connection is not working correctly. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Make sure that do not set up ...a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for all computers in the Computer name box...
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... plan to each computer you can configure your router using your network needs a unique Computer Name. Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click Start, then click Network. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting ... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on a computer with a router or access point router, the protocol must be set up...
... plan to each computer you can configure your router using your network needs a unique Computer Name. Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click Start, then click Network. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting ... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on a computer with a router or access point router, the protocol must be set up...
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... security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 53 www.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. Right-click on the left of the window. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to match...
... security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 53 www.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. Right-click on the left of the window. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to match...
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... install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then click... a USB port on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions.
... install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then click... a USB port on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions.
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...and modify the screen resolution and colors for your notebook's files with their counterparts on the presentation settings. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel...Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about synchronizing your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on to turn the wireless radio on page 80. ■ Click Rotate screen to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital pen settings ...
...and modify the screen resolution and colors for your notebook's files with their counterparts on the presentation settings. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel...Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about synchronizing your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on to turn the wireless radio on page 80. ■ Click Rotate screen to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital pen settings ...
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... Using the optional multimedia panel 40 Using the optional webcam 41 Adjusting the brightness 44 Adjusting the volume 44 Turning your wireless radio on or off 46 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 47 Bluetooth radio 48 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 51 Using the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52...
... Using the optional multimedia panel 40 Using the optional webcam 41 Adjusting the brightness 44 Adjusting the volume 44 Turning your wireless radio on or off 46 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 47 Bluetooth radio 48 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 51 Using the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52...
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power ... 71 Changing advanced settings 73 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 75 Packing your notebook 76 Traveling by air 76 Dial-up modem 76 Radio frequency wireless connections 77 Files 77 Security 78 Power 79 Additional tips 79 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 81 Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83...
www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power ... 71 Changing advanced settings 73 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 75 Packing your notebook 76 Traveling by air 76 Dial-up modem 76 Radio frequency wireless connections 77 Files 77 Security 78 Power 79 Additional tips 79 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 81 Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83...
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... 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 124 Modem (cable or DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling...
... 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 124 Modem (cable or DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling...
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.... 7 USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. The memory...
.... 7 USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. The memory...
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... aircraft. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in the enable position to turn either radio on page 46. If these slots. Warning: Radio frequency... wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on page 56. If the air vents are blocked, your skin. Insert one Type 54 Express ...
... aircraft. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in the enable position to turn either radio on page 46. If these slots. Warning: Radio frequency... wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on page 56. If the air vents are blocked, your skin. Insert one Type 54 Express ...
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... EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 15
... EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 15
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...you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on. ■ LED off . Caps lock is turned 1 on. ■ LED off... 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 - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned off -
...you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on. ■ LED off . Caps lock is turned 1 on. ■ LED off... 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 - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned off -
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...gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 26. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 71. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless..."Left" on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or ...
...gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 26. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 71. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless..."Left" on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or ...
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...Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Use this button to work. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 7. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in an airplane. For more information, see "Left" on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature in bright.... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this system key... Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To...
...Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Use this button to work. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 7. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in an airplane. For more information, see "Left" on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature in bright.... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this system key... Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To...
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...authorization prior to close it. When in the top-right corner of devices that provide wireless communication. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in ...wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as harmful, the option to use of the sanction to be turned off Your Gateway...
...authorization prior to close it. When in the top-right corner of devices that provide wireless communication. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in ...wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as harmful, the option to use of the sanction to be turned off Your Gateway...
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... Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on : 1 Enable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio by sliding the wireless network switch backward to the ON position. The wireless status indicator turns off. The wireless status indicator turns on a wireless Ethernet network. Tip For more information...Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in your online User Guide 47 www.gateway.com IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your notebook has an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the ...
... Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on : 1 Enable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio by sliding the wireless network switch backward to the ON position. The wireless status indicator turns off. The wireless status indicator turns on a wireless Ethernet network. Tip For more information...Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in your online User Guide 47 www.gateway.com IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your notebook has an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the ...