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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Touchpad Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on ...
Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Touchpad Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on ...
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...Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 40 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional multimedia panel Windows Hotstart Instant On Audio Capacitive volume control Mute sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on the notebook (if turned...or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on as a guest. Instant on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic).
...Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 40 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional multimedia panel Windows Hotstart Instant On Audio Capacitive volume control Mute sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on the notebook (if turned...or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on as a guest. Instant on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic).
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... webcam, you keep your finger on the strip does not change . ■ At the end of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on the strip. ■ The duration of the swipe determines the amount of the... the same direction. ■ Tapping on the volume sensor strip to restore the sound. Tip: ■ You can take pictures or create video clips. www.gateway.com Button Description Mute the sound. To increase volume, move from the -
... webcam, you keep your finger on the strip does not change . ■ At the end of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on the strip. ■ The duration of the swipe determines the amount of the... the same direction. ■ Tapping on the volume sensor strip to restore the sound. Tip: ■ You can take pictures or create video clips. www.gateway.com Button Description Mute the sound. To increase volume, move from the -
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... Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. Adds a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or audio settings. Modifies properties such as zoom, backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on the taskbar, then...
... Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. Adds a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or audio settings. Modifies properties such as zoom, backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on the taskbar, then...
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The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Audio recording Create an audio recording. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 43 www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start camera). Create a video recording. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. Turn audio capture on or off. Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help.
The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Audio recording Create an audio recording. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 43 www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start camera). Create a video recording. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. Turn audio capture on or off. Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help.
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...data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. 52 Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one or more of multimedia features. HD DVD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to DVD-R, DVD+R, ...DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or double layer DVD+R or DVD-R discs. DVD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Using other types of the drive for ... Look on the front of blank media will result in less capacity...
...data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. 52 Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one or more of multimedia features. HD DVD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to DVD-R, DVD+R, ...DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or double layer DVD+R or DVD-R discs. DVD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Using other types of the drive for ... Look on the front of blank media will result in less capacity...
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... the device documentation and installation instructions. See your device's documentation. 58 Help For more of the following ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) and HDMI (digital audio/video). Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Installing a printer or other peripheral device, see your USB device's installation...
... the device documentation and installation instructions. See your device's documentation. 58 Help For more of the following ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) and HDMI (digital audio/video). Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Installing a printer or other peripheral device, see your USB device's installation...
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Audio Audio troubleshooting is not full. • If an error message appears on the ... Shut down the exact message. Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 137. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation...cable, then reconnect it on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then try turning it . 115 www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning the notebook on with the notebook unplugged and the...
Audio Audio troubleshooting is not full. • If an error message appears on the ... Shut down the exact message. Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 137. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation...cable, then reconnect it on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then try turning it . 115 www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning the notebook on with the notebook unplugged and the...
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... plugged in speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is plugged into the headphone jack on your notebook. • Clean the DVD. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be able to play ...Adjusting the volume" on page 45. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 87. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your...
... plugged in speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is plugged into the headphone jack on your notebook. • Clean the DVD. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be able to play ...Adjusting the volume" on page 45. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 87. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your...
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... If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in your online... while holding down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to turn on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is not transmitted through a monitor jack.
... If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in your online... while holding down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to turn on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is not transmitted through a monitor jack.
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...type has an affect on a TV display, you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. For a better picture on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-By default, the notebook uses a screen resolution optimized for optimal... video quality. HDMI also transmits audio to the TV's VGA In port. Many older TVs do not have an HDMI port. • VGA-If your TV does not ...
...type has an affect on a TV display, you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. For a better picture on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-By default, the notebook uses a screen resolution optimized for optimal... video quality. HDMI also transmits audio to the TV's VGA In port. Many older TVs do not have an HDMI port. • VGA-If your TV does not ...
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... connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 airplane power adapters 63 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 30, 41, 45 next button 29, 40 pause button 29,... 40 play button 29, 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator ...
... connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 airplane power adapters 63 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 30, 41, 45 next button 29, 40 pause button 29,... 40 play button 29, 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator ...
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... inserting 53, 54 manual eject hole 53, 54 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 55 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 66 cleaning audio CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 152 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24... monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59 scanner 58 television 59 to wired Ethernet 20 USB device 58 video camera 59 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 7, 20 cable modem 7, 20 dial-up modem 10, 21 digital camera 7, 9 DSL modem 7, 20 Ethernet 7 external...
... inserting 53, 54 manual eject hole 53, 54 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 55 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 66 cleaning audio CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 152 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24... monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59 scanner 58 television 59 to wired Ethernet 20 USB device 58 video camera 59 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 7, 20 cable modem 7, 20 dial-up modem 10, 21 digital camera 7, 9 DSL modem 7, 20 Ethernet 7 external...
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www.gateway.com scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 59 USB 7, 9, 58 VGA 10, 60 wired Ethernet 20 wired network 20 copyright notice 150 D default printer 136 dialing codes 78 dial-up modem 10, 21 adjusting volume 130 diagnostics 129 dialing properties 128 troubleshooting 127 using while traveling 78 digital audio 58 digital camera memory card...
www.gateway.com scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 59 USB 7, 9, 58 VGA 10, 60 wired Ethernet 20 wired network 20 copyright notice 150 D default printer 136 dialing codes 78 dial-up modem 10, 21 adjusting volume 130 diagnostics 129 dialing properties 128 troubleshooting 127 using while traveling 78 digital audio 58 digital camera memory card...
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... locating 13 password bank 35 troubleshooting 120 tutorial 31 using 31 Fn key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107... 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory 103 peripheral devices 58 printer 58 scanner 58 Instant on Audio 40 154
... locating 13 password bank 35 troubleshooting 120 tutorial 31 using 31 Fn key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107... 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory 103 peripheral devices 58 printer 58 scanner 58 Instant on Audio 40 154
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www.gateway.com toggle on or off 28, 137 troubleshooting 137 supervisor password 80 surge protector 19 Suspend 28 switch wireless network 8 system identification label 3 system keys ... files, folders, and programs 38 opening shortcut menu 39 right-clicking 39 scroll zone 37 selecting screen objects 38 troubleshooting 138 travel tips 77 troubleshooting audio 137 battery 135 diskette drive 115 display 116 DVD drive 117 Express Cards 119 external monitor 138 faxes 129 files 119 general guidelines 114 hard...
www.gateway.com toggle on or off 28, 137 troubleshooting 137 supervisor password 80 surge protector 19 Suspend 28 switch wireless network 8 system identification label 3 system keys ... files, folders, and programs 38 opening shortcut menu 39 right-clicking 39 scroll zone 37 selecting screen objects 38 troubleshooting 138 travel tips 77 troubleshooting audio 137 battery 135 diskette drive 115 display 116 DVD drive 117 Express Cards 119 external monitor 138 faxes 129 files 119 general guidelines 114 hard...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 26. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" ...
For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 26. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" ...
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...Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip ahead one CD...if you are logged on as a guest. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional multimedia panel Windows Hotstart Instant On Audio Capacitive volume control Mute sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on the notebook (if...
...Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip ahead one CD...if you are logged on as a guest. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional multimedia panel Windows Hotstart Instant On Audio Capacitive volume control Mute sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on the notebook (if...