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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 WPAN is to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Standard Ethernet...
... a WPAN is to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Standard Ethernet...
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... wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of your Internet connection, drives, and printers. To add a printer to the network, do one of the devices, then power them back on your computers, you cannot connect to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network...
... wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of your Internet connection, drives, and printers. To add a printer to the network, do one of the devices, then power them back on your computers, you cannot connect to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network...
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...; Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. 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...
...; Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. 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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... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... call for assistance. 2 Gateway Customer Care will need this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your online User Guide. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting...
... call for assistance. 2 Gateway Customer Care will need this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your online User Guide. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting...
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...an adapter that is available with the media. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 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...
...an adapter that is available with the media. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 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...
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... BIOS utility. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook) in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You do not need to you or behind you see your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must set the supervisor password in order...
... BIOS utility. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook) in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You do not need to you or behind you see your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must set the supervisor password in order...
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... by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 92 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can use these discs later for recovering your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as...
... by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 92 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can use these discs later for recovering your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as...
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... "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using the built-in Windows, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that they are using your volume control, see "Adjusting the volume" on playing a DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook. • Make sure...
... "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using the built-in Windows, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that they are using your volume control, see "Adjusting the volume" on playing a DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook. • Make sure...
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... the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. You see "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10. -OR- Remove it...
... the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. You see "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10. -OR- Remove it...
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... the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your home DVD player...
... the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your home DVD player...
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... AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. 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. Power Your notebook is connected correctly to room temperature. 133 Replace any damaged cables. Your notebook is not working on page 72. • Let the battery return to your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility...
... AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. 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. Power Your notebook is connected correctly to room temperature. 133 Replace any damaged cables. Your notebook is not working on page 72. • Let the battery return to your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility...
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Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. 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 press. • Make sure that you want to print to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message...
Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. 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 press. • Make sure that you want to print to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message...
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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 133 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 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 133 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 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 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 114 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 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 125 using 59 microphone built-in 15 jack...
...wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 114 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 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 125 using 59 microphone built-in 15 jack...
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... wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 91, 95 software 91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook...
... wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 91, 95 software 91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook...
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... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 135 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 156 startup password 84 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive...
... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 135 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 156 startup password 84 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive...
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... hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power 133 printer 134 projector 136 safety guidelines 112 screen 114, 136 screen area 114 screen resolution 114 sound 135 status indicators 135 technical support 136 telephone support 136 touchpad 136 video 136 Web site connection speed 120 wired Ethernet 129 wireless Ethernet 131 wireless network 131 turning off Bluetooth 32 notebook...
... hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power 133 printer 134 projector 136 safety guidelines 112 screen 114, 136 screen area 114 screen resolution 114 sound 135 status indicators 135 technical support 136 telephone support 136 touchpad 136 video 136 Web site connection speed 120 wired Ethernet 129 wireless Ethernet 131 wireless network 131 turning off Bluetooth 32 notebook...
8513064 - Gateway Notebook Setup Poster
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... speed Internet access or connect a phone cable to the modem jack ( ) if using dialup access. USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for Windows VistaTM (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update). • Use the security features provided in your hard drive. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of Gateway, Inc. To access your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY...
... speed Internet access or connect a phone cable to the modem jack ( ) if using dialup access. USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for Windows VistaTM (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update). • Use the security features provided in your hard drive. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of Gateway, Inc. To access your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY...