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... Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. All rights reserved. Locating Components 1 8 Remove the screw that secures the DVD drive to static...
... Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. All rights reserved. Locating Components 1 8 Remove the screw that secures the DVD drive to static...
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... the hard drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to replace the hard drive. Before working with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook. You also need...
... the hard drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to replace the hard drive. Before working with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook. You also need...
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... cards. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on the bottom of the screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to your Reference Guide...
... cards. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on the bottom of the screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to your Reference Guide...
8512919 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
8512919 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook to guess. You must return your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to you or behind you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you must set the supervisor password in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on your notebook display. Be ready to set using the BIOS utility. Avoid working with...
... down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook to guess. You must return your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to you or behind you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you must set the supervisor password in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on your notebook display. Be ready to set using the BIOS utility. Avoid working with...
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...come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and 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 should create a set of discs in case you need recovery discs, we...
...come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and 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 should create a set of discs in case you need recovery discs, we...
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..., make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you still get the error, your ISP may need to the Internet • If you have a problem with your ISP is installed correctly. For the location of your notebook. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
..., make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you still get the error, your ISP may need to the Internet • If you have a problem with your ISP is installed correctly. For the location of your notebook. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
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... Care for repair. Power Your notebook is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is not working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 72. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating...
... Care for repair. Power Your notebook is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is not working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 72. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating...
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... is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The...
... is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The...
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... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera 42 buttons multimedia panel...
... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera 42 buttons multimedia panel...
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... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
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... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2
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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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... different speeds. Most home networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Business networks are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to set up a router, see the...
... different speeds. Most home networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Business networks are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to set up a router, see the...
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... page 52. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on your access point. Testing your network Now that has built-in and compare the status lights on wireless security, refer to match the settings you cannot connect to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Select Diagnose and Repair on . • Refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center...
... page 52. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on your access point. Testing your network Now that has built-in and compare the status lights on wireless security, refer to match the settings you cannot connect to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Select Diagnose and Repair on . • Refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
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..., see "Using the memory card reader" on page 20. 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. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into...
..., see "Using the memory card reader" on page 20. 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. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into...
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... see a startup screen, press F2. The startup password is very secure, with you turn on your notebook display. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to enter at startup. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. The password feature is set the user (startup) password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. If you forget your password, you must enter the User Password each...
... see a startup screen, press F2. The startup password is very secure, with you turn on your notebook display. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to enter at startup. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. The password feature is set the user (startup) password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. If you forget your password, you must enter the User Password each...
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... selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that came with your notebook. 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. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers...
... selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that came with your notebook. 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. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers...
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... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
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... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...