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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...
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... install special Ethernet cables in the home. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. The primary purpose of a WPAN is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Your municipality may require you to replace USB or Firewire cables. Most home networks are built using a router. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device...
... install special Ethernet cables in the home. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. The primary purpose of a WPAN is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Your municipality may require you to replace USB or Firewire cables. Most home networks are built using a router. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device...
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... lights on the front of the router or access point with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. 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, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet...
... lights on the front of the router or access point with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. 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, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet...
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... 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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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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... xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. 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 this optional jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on...
... xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. 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 this optional jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on...
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...; Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. 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. Avoid working with confidential files until you need to recover a forgotten password. This is set using the BIOS utility. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook was turned off or put in...
...; Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. 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. Avoid working with confidential files until you need to recover a forgotten password. This is set using the BIOS utility. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook was turned off or put in...
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...-installed at the factory. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore...
...-installed at the factory. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore...
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... and create a set of discs in case you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have the opportunity. 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 need to recover your hard drive. Important Your notebook may have shipped with your notebook, you should create a set of discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center...
... and create a set of discs in case you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have the opportunity. 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 need to recover your hard drive. Important Your notebook may have shipped with your notebook, you should create a set of discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center...
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... using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your hard drive. Important Before your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. OR - If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in its original factory condition. You also need to recover your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you can find your notebook. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery...
... using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your hard drive. Important Before your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. OR - If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in its original factory condition. You also need to recover your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you can find your notebook. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery...
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... notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Your notebook may be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Playing music and movies" in and turned on page 49. • Make sure that they are using your DVD drive's regional code...
... notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Your notebook may be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Playing music and movies" in and turned on page 49. • Make sure that they are using your DVD drive's regional code...
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... the optional modem jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For the location of your network jack, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to the Internet • If you have a problem with your ISP may need to static electricity or physical shock, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly...
... the optional modem jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For the location of your network jack, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to the Internet • If you have a problem with your ISP may need to static electricity or physical shock, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly...
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... have Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on-screen instructions. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software...
... have Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow the on-screen instructions. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software...
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... recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on recalibrating your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is installed correctly. For instructions on page 70. • Make sure that the battery...
... recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on recalibrating your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is installed correctly. For instructions on page 70. • Make sure that the battery...
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... need to press. • Make sure that you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you want to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 138 Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To set to work offline. You see a "Printer queue is full" error...
... need to press. • Make sure that you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you want to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 138 Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To set to work offline. You see a "Printer queue is full" error...
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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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...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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... removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. As part of their respective companies. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn...
... removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. As part of their respective companies. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn...