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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding... your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using the digital pen 15 Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP 16 Working with documents 17 Creating a new document 17 Saving a document 17 Opening a document 18 Printing a document 18 Shortcuts 19 Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 21 Learning...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding... your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using the digital pen 15 Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP 16 Working with documents 17 Creating a new document 17 Saving a document 17 Opening a document 18 Printing a document 18 Shortcuts 19 Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 21 Learning...
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... receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new notebook. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current ...questions about your notebook. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you with your notebook's software features. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for a ...
... receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new notebook. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current ...questions about your notebook. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you with your notebook's software features. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for a ...
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...a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. Therefore, you cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is your notebook. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is deleted ..., all information on page 19. For information about renaming folders, see "Shortcuts" on a notebook is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. When you cut and paste a file or folder, you paste it there....
...a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. Therefore, you cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is your notebook. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is deleted ..., all information on page 19. For information about renaming folders, see "Shortcuts" on a notebook is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. When you cut and paste a file or folder, you paste it there....
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Tip To protect your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail ... your notebook from this notebook before you are not sure whether your notebook has a built-in fax modem, see "Protecting your Notebook Reference Guide. For more information, see "Checking Out Your Notebook" in...on page 59. Many Internet services exist that let you have never sent a fax on this notebook. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and ... your dial-up modem. If you can connect your notebook to one local fax modem, although you prepare to read. Your dial-up modem cable must...
Tip To protect your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail ... your notebook from this notebook before you are not sure whether your notebook has a built-in fax modem, see "Protecting your Notebook Reference Guide. For more information, see "Checking Out Your Notebook" in...on page 59. Many Internet services exist that let you have never sent a fax on this notebook. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and ... your dial-up modem. If you can connect your notebook to one local fax modem, although you prepare to read. Your dial-up modem cable must...
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... a CD or DVD, you want your legal advisor. The Music Library opens. 37 The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. Important Make sure that you do with ...), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook to do not use a writable CD for other remedies. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a ...writable CD into your music library, you can edit the track's tags (informational fields). www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your recordable disc drive....
... a CD or DVD, you want your legal advisor. The Music Library opens. 37 The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. Important Make sure that you do with ...), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook to do not use a writable CD for other remedies. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a ...writable CD into your music library, you can edit the track's tags (informational fields). www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your recordable disc drive....
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...resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after ... depth you may need to change to the size you prefer. 4 Click Apply. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of the most basic display settings you may...the screen. Color depth is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on your screen. Screen resolution is the number of pixels (individual colored dots...
...resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after ... depth you may need to change to the size you prefer. 4 Click Apply. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of the most basic display settings you may...the screen. Color depth is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on your screen. Screen resolution is the number of pixels (individual colored dots...
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... user accounts. [ • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on the network. Remember that limited accounts may not be sure to make that notebook and from all accounts on that account limited. ..., click the account name, then click the option you want that user to have full access to your notebook, be able to install some older programs. • Files created in one account are stored in the Search... want to create an account for each person who uses your notebook. www.gateway.com 5 To change between user accounts without turning off your...
... user accounts. [ • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on the network. Remember that limited accounts may not be sure to make that notebook and from all accounts on that account limited. ..., click the account name, then click the option you want that user to have full access to your notebook, be able to install some older programs. • Files created in one account are stored in the Search... want to create an account for each person who uses your notebook. www.gateway.com 5 To change between user accounts without turning off your...
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... 71. ■ Click Mute to turn off the sound to your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click the arrow to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan. Important Depending on your notebook. For more information, see your speakers. ■ Drag the volume slider... to adjust the sound level. ■ Click (Change power settings) to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 78 To access...
... 71. ■ Click Mute to turn off the sound to your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click the arrow to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan. Important Depending on your notebook. For more information, see your speakers. ■ Drag the volume slider... to adjust the sound level. ■ Click (Change power settings) to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 78 To access...
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... to open the Sync Center to establish new sync partnerships. ■ Click (Change presentation settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ Click (Change display settings) to synchronize your notebook when you give presentations. For more...
... to open the Sync Center to establish new sync partnerships. ■ Click (Change presentation settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ Click (Change display settings) to synchronize your notebook when you give presentations. For more...
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... Use the following table to open BigFix. For information on running smoothly. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on page 63. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Help For more information about BigFix...
... Use the following table to open BigFix. For information on running smoothly. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on page 63. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Help For more information about BigFix...
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...Support. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. To back up . CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your files regularly to a writable optical disc (if you have a recordable drive). This process may take... Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you accidentally delete files. Backing up files Backing up your notebook from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
...Support. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. To back up . CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your files regularly to a writable optical disc (if you have a recordable drive). This process may take... Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you accidentally delete files. Backing up files Backing up your notebook from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
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While using Windows Easy Transfer, you want to transfer program settings to your new notebook, install those programs on the new notebook before running Disk Defragmenter and checking your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not be on during scheduled tasks. If your drives for more ... tasks, then follow the on the computers. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you must be able to run . Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to the new notebook. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System...
While using Windows Easy Transfer, you want to transfer program settings to your new notebook, install those programs on the new notebook before running Disk Defragmenter and checking your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not be on during scheduled tasks. If your drives for more ... tasks, then follow the on the computers. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you must be able to run . Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to the new notebook. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System...
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... usually ends in the Documents or My Documents folder. Finding your documents Many programs save your network. Go to Step 4. - CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to locate other personal data files. Type transferring files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista...
... usually ends in the Documents or My Documents folder. Finding your documents Many programs save your network. Go to Step 4. - CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to locate other personal data files. Type transferring files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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...the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in Step 10. 14 Slide the battery...DVD drive 11 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 2 12 Slide the new DVD drive into place. 15 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 16 Turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral...
...the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in Step 10. 14 Slide the battery...DVD drive 11 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 2 12 Slide the new DVD drive into place. 15 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 16 Turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral...
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...hard drive, then remove it. 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. 16 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 17 Replace the screws removed in Step 14. 18 Slide ...Replace the screws 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. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the hard drive 2 12...
...hard drive, then remove it. 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. 16 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 17 Replace the screws removed in Step 14. 18 Slide ...Replace the screws 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. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the hard drive 2 12...
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... should easily fall into the slots under the palm rest. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over so the bottom is flat all peripheral devices and replace... any other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Clip Clip 17 Remove the old keyboard. 18 Place the new keyboard keys-up ....
... should easily fall into the slots under the palm rest. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over so the bottom is flat all peripheral devices and replace... any other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Clip Clip 17 Remove the old keyboard. 18 Place the new keyboard keys-up ....
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.... 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. See your notebook over. 18 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 19 Reconnect all peripheral devices ... bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 15 Slide the battery into your notebook until the module tilts upward. 12 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Clip 13 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of their respective companies. This module is keyed...
.... 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. See your notebook over. 18 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 19 Reconnect all peripheral devices ... bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 15 Slide the battery into your notebook until the module tilts upward. 12 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Clip 13 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of their respective companies. This module is keyed...
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... cover. Press down on the cover in several places until it is connected to touch or damage any Express cards. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you try to release the keyboard retaining...Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Do not disconnect the cable from the new cover into your notebook until it clicks in place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. The cover should easily fall into...
... cover. Press down on the cover in several places until it is connected to touch or damage any Express cards. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you try to release the keyboard retaining...Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Do not disconnect the cable from the new cover into your notebook until it clicks in place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. The cover should easily fall into...
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...Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Slide the battery into the empty slot. Screw 15 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted 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. Note which color cable is keyed so it into your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information.
...Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Slide the battery into the empty slot. Screw 15 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted 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. Note which color cable is keyed so it into your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information.
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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You can: • Add new fingerprints to the database • Edit or delete fingerprints from the database • Modify how fingerprints are used for logging onto the notebook • Modify how the fingerprint reader is used for scrolling 37 Using the Fingerprint Control Center The Fingerprint Control ... A sample will be created and is indicated by a fingerprint icon in the Retype password box, then click Next. 9 Click Finish. www.gateway.com 6 Swipe your finger. The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of...
You can: • Add new fingerprints to the database • Edit or delete fingerprints from the database • Modify how fingerprints are used for logging onto the notebook • Modify how the fingerprint reader is used for scrolling 37 Using the Fingerprint Control Center The Fingerprint Control ... A sample will be created and is indicated by a fingerprint icon in the Retype password box, then click Next. 9 Click Finish. www.gateway.com 6 Swipe your finger. The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of...