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... your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 22. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. 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 Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI...
... HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 22. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. 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 Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI...
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... notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 84 The startup password is difficult for someone else to set using the BIOS utility. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to guess. You must enter the User Password each time you see your notebook display. The password feature is the password you need to enter at startup. Important You must return your notebook to recover a forgotten password. You do not need to enter the User Password if your notebook...
... notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 84 The startup password is difficult for someone else to set using the BIOS utility. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to guess. You must enter the User Password each time you see your notebook display. The password feature is the password you need to enter at startup. Important You must return your notebook to recover a forgotten password. You do not need to enter the User Password if your notebook...
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... need to use them later for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you may want to perform this is the case, you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs...
... need to use them later for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you may want to perform this is the case, you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs...
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... backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Important Before your hard drive. You also need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 93. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot...
... backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Important Before your hard drive. You also need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 93. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot...
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... location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Front" on the notebook. You may be able to play these CDs on your notebook. • Make sure that they are using powered speakers, make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on page 91. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
... location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Front" on the notebook. You may be able to play these CDs on your notebook. • Make sure that they are using powered speakers, make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on page 91. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
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... optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your notebook. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you still get the error, your ISP may need to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your browser, then reconnect and open...
... optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your notebook. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you still get the error, your ISP may need to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your browser, then reconnect and open...
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... Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on a home DVD player. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is inserted correctly in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
... Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on a home DVD player. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is inserted correctly in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
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... is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. You must return your notebook for instructions. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on , and working device, such...
... is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. You must return your notebook for instructions. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on , and working device, such...
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... work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may need 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. 138 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To make...
... work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may need 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. 138 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To make...
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... managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing 71 storing 90 troubleshooting 137 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 107 BIOS Setup utility 72 Bluetooth system key 32 turning off 32, 53 turning on 32, 53 brightness adjusting 32, 33, 48 system keys 33 broadband modem connecting 22 button Effects 46 Help 46 Properties 46 settings 46 Snapshot 47 Start camera 46 buttons multimedia panel...
... managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing 71 storing 90 troubleshooting 137 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 107 BIOS Setup utility 72 Bluetooth system key 32 turning off 32, 53 turning on 32, 53 brightness adjusting 32, 33, 48 system keys 33 broadband modem connecting 22 button Effects 46 Help 46 Properties 46 settings 46 Snapshot 47 Start camera 46 buttons multimedia panel...
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... function keys 30 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 156 re-installing software 95 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 111 replacing 111 troubleshooting 122 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 31, 62, 63 headphone jack 6 Help button 46 Hibernate mode 25, 75 hot-swapping 61, 62 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 system key 31 turning on 78 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 83 indicators See status indicators installing battery 71 devices 62 digital camera...
... function keys 30 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 156 re-installing software 95 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 111 replacing 111 troubleshooting 122 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 31, 62, 63 headphone jack 6 Help button 46 Hibernate mode 25, 75 hot-swapping 61, 62 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 system key 31 turning on 78 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 83 indicators See status indicators installing battery 71 devices 62 digital camera...
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...wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 118 LCD/CRT system key 31 line protector 82 line tester 82 lock cable 84 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 88, 91 Media Center 43, 44 troubleshooting 125 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 107 removing 107 replacing 107 troubleshooting 128 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 129 using 59 microphone...
...wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 118 LCD/CRT system key 31 line protector 82 line tester 82 lock cable 84 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 88, 91 Media Center 43, 44 troubleshooting 125 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 107 removing 107 replacing 107 troubleshooting 128 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 129 using 59 microphone...
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... notebook 25 turning on notebook 24 printer default 138 installing 62 troubleshooting 138 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 26 opening 41 recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 projector adding 63 color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows...
... notebook 25 turning on notebook 24 printer default 138 installing 62 troubleshooting 138 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 26 opening 41 recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 projector adding 63 color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows...
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... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 160 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 startup password 84 static electricity 106 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity...
... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 160 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 startup password 84 static electricity 106 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity...
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... VGA port 10 video camera connecting 63 volume adjusting 33, 49 adjusting modem 132 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 system keys 33 troubleshooting 139 W waking up notebook 25 webcam 15, 45 Webcam status indicator 15 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 43 Windows Media Player 43, 44 Windows System Restore 92 creating restore point 101 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 133 wireless Ethernet button 31 status indicator 28 troubleshooting 135 turning off 51 turning on 51 using while traveling 83 wireless network switch 8 troubleshooting 135 working safely...
... VGA port 10 video camera connecting 63 volume adjusting 33, 49 adjusting modem 132 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 system keys 33 troubleshooting 139 W waking up notebook 25 webcam 15, 45 Webcam status indicator 15 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 43 Windows Media Player 43, 44 Windows System Restore 92 creating restore point 101 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 133 wireless Ethernet button 31 status indicator 28 troubleshooting 135 turning off 51 turning on 51 using while traveling 83 wireless network switch 8 troubleshooting 135 working safely...
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... into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 26 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the...
... into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 26 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the...
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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...
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... a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is made possible with Bluetooth. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. The primary purpose of a WAN is a computer network used in the home. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that covers a broad geographical area. This connection type is located on the network. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to...
... a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is made possible with Bluetooth. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. The primary purpose of a WAN is a computer network used in the home. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that covers a broad geographical area. This connection type is located on the network. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to...
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... turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on . • Refer to your network. Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Right-click on the left of your computers, you can share your computers and access a favorite Internet...
... turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on . • Refer to your network. Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Right-click on the left of your computers, you can share your computers and access a favorite Internet...