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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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... the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. 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 Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into these ports. 7 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory...
... the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. 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 Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into these ports. 7 The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory...
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... a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. Caution Use a password that you need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook...
... a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. Caution Use a password that you need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook...
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... drivers external media, then click Next. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you like to perform this is the case, you have a recordable disc drive to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important Your notebook may want to create an additional set . Caution Although you may not be expecting to need recovery discs...
... drivers external media, then click Next. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you like to perform this is the case, you have a recordable disc drive to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important Your notebook may want to create an additional set . Caution Although you may not be expecting to need recovery discs...
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... files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have not already done so). Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. You still need to reinstall any software that you can find your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you the progress of valid boot devices appears. 103 You also need to recover your notebook. OR - If you selected Recovery with automatic...
... files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have not already done so). Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. You still need to reinstall any software that you can find your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you the progress of valid boot devices appears. 103 You also need to recover your notebook. OR - If you selected Recovery with automatic...
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... the disc's regional code and your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on your notebook. • Clean the disc. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on your notebook. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up . 120 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is turned up...
... the disc's regional code and your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on your notebook. • Clean the disc. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on your notebook. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up . 120 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is turned up...
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... URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. For the location of your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. You see "Left" on page 129...
... URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. For the location of your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. You see "Left" on page 129...
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DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 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. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You...
DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 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. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You...
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... easy way to your notebook. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings.
... easy way to your notebook. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings.
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... need to press. • Make sure that came with your notebook. See the guide that the power cable is not set to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have selected it is connected to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Type...
... need to press. • Make sure that came with your notebook. See the guide that the power cable is not set to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have selected it is connected to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Type...
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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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... keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps 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...
... keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps 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...
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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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... on setting up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used in your home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to each computer or network device. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Using a router...
... on setting up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used in your home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to each computer or network device. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Using a router...
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... the window. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. If you are using security. Select Diagnose and Repair on page 52. • Connect your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to install the printer drivers...
... the window. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. If you are using security. Select Diagnose and Repair on page 52. • Connect your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to install the printer drivers...