8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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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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... replace USB or Firewire cables. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is the Internet. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that has a built-in the home. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a WPAN is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access...
... replace USB or Firewire cables. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is the Internet. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that has a built-in the home. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a WPAN is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access...
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... can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your computers, you want to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up...
... can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your computers, you want to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up...
8512320 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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...+F1 to toggle the status indicators on. Numeric keypad is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned 1 on. ■ LED off - Caps lock ■ LED on - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - 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 not in...
...+F1 to toggle the status indicators on. Numeric keypad is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned 1 on. ■ LED off - Caps lock ■ LED on - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - 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 not in...
8512320 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... startup. Important You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in a safe place. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password...
... startup. Important You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in a safe place. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password...
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... pre-installed, see "Recovering your system to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 111 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs...
... pre-installed, see "Recovering your system to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 111 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs...
8512320 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... your Internet connection, or your ISP may need to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly...
... your Internet connection, or your ISP may need to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly...
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... power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from the domain and your computer account disabled. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery...
... power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from the domain and your computer account disabled. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery...
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... the power cable is online. 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 be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on installing the printer driver. 134 Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start...
... the power cable is online. 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 be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on installing the printer driver. 134 Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start...
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...-installing software 89 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 26 installing 105 purchasing 63 replacing 105 troubleshooting 118 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 29, 57, 58 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 24, 70 hot-swapping 56, 57 Hybrid Sleep mode 29, 71 system key 29 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 77 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 63 installing battery 67 devices 57 digital camera 57 digital video camera 57 Express Card 56 hard drive 105 memory...
...-installing software 89 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 26 installing 105 purchasing 63 replacing 105 troubleshooting 118 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 29, 57, 58 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 24, 70 hot-swapping 56, 57 Hybrid Sleep mode 29, 71 system key 29 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 77 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 63 installing battery 67 devices 57 digital camera 57 digital video camera 57 Express Card 56 hard drive 105 memory...
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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... 71 Sleep mode 24, 29, 70 source problems 20 SpeedStep settings 71 status indicator 6 surge protector 20 troubleshooting 133 turning off notebook 24 turning on notebook 22 power adapters airplane 63 automobile 63 printer default 134 inkjet 63 installing 57 laser 63 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...
... 71 Sleep mode 24, 29, 70 source problems 20 SpeedStep settings 71 status indicator 6 surge protector 20 troubleshooting 133 turning off notebook 24 turning on notebook 22 power adapters airplane 63 automobile 63 printer default 134 inkjet 63 installing 57 laser 63 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...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
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... 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 drive fits securely in the bay. 11 Replace the screw removed in your notebook. Important The location of your workbench or other grounded object. Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with notebook...
... 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 drive fits securely in the bay. 11 Replace the screw removed in your notebook. Important The location of your workbench or other grounded object. Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with notebook...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
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... be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to your notebook. See your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on -screen instructions. All rights reserved. Screw Screw...
... be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to your notebook. See your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on -screen instructions. All rights reserved. Screw Screw...
8512599 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... online. • If the printer you want to work offline. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver.
... online. • If the printer you want to work offline. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver.
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...-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 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory...
...-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 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory...
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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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... use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this optional jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch...
... use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this optional jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch...
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... the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP technical support for help. For the location of your network jack, see "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10. -OR- Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is set up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
... the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP technical support for help. For the location of your network jack, see "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10. -OR- Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is set up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
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... the printer setup. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers...
... the printer setup. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers...