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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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... Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 46 Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of a WPAN is located on the network. The largest and most common way to replace USB or Firewire cables. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP...
... Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 46 Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of a WPAN is located on the network. The largest and most common way to replace USB or Firewire cables. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP...
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... drives and printers" on page 54. • Connect your printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make...
... drives and printers" on page 54. • Connect your printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make...
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...; Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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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....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 "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 63. 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. Insert a memory card...
....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 "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 63. 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. Insert a memory card...
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... Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. Important You must enter the User Password each time you need to Gateway for your notebook so you can remember, but that you must set the supervisor password in a safe place. The startup password is the password you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook display. You must return your notebook to enter the User Password if your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot...
... Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. Important You must enter the User Password each time you need to Gateway for your notebook so you can remember, but that you must set the supervisor password in a safe place. The startup password is the password you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook display. You must return your notebook to enter the User Password if your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot...
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...-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 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. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed...
...-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 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. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed...
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... 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 recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. Important Your notebook may not be expecting to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery...
... 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 recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. Important Your notebook may not be expecting to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery...
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... run Windows, back up your notebook. You also need to c:\backup. - A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you want to recover your original hard drive, you the progress of the system recovery. To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your keyboard. Make sure...
... run Windows, back up your notebook. You also need to c:\backup. - A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you want to recover your original hard drive, you the progress of the system recovery. To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your keyboard. Make sure...
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... the Windows volume control is facing up . You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that the CD label is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. 120 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting •...
... the Windows volume control is facing up . You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that the CD label is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. 120 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting •...
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... network jack, see "Back" on page 7. • Make sure that you have a problem with your notebook. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. If you may be having technical difficulties. For the location of your ISP is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is set...
... network jack, see "Back" on page 7. • Make sure that you have a problem with your notebook. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. If you may be having technical difficulties. For the location of your ISP is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is set...
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... the on other computers • Yes, you can. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your notebook. 128 Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on -screen instructions. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot.
... the on other computers • Yes, you can. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your notebook. 128 Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on -screen instructions. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot.
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... power adapter is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 72. • Let the battery return to room temperature. 137 You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is installed correctly. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 76. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK...
... power adapter is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 72. • Let the battery return to room temperature. 137 You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is installed correctly. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 76. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK...
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... set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. To set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type...
... set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. To set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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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...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...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... 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 your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. See your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to boot...
... 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 your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. See your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to boot...