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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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... office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 This number will be used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to replace USB or Firewire cables. Business networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area...
... office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 This number will be used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to replace USB or Firewire cables. Business networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area...
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... computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Wireless security For information on the network, then click Properties. Right-click on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Sharing resources...
... computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Wireless security For information on the network, then click Properties. Right-click on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Sharing resources...
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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 ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. 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 double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • 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. 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.
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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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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... install special Ethernet cables in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The network is a number that has a built-in access point. 46 Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Business networks are common methods of a wired Ethernet network. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is made possible with Bluetooth. This number will be used to set up a wired Ethernet network...
... install special Ethernet cables in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The network is a number that has a built-in access point. 46 Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Business networks are common methods of a wired Ethernet network. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is made possible with Bluetooth. This number will be used to set up a wired Ethernet network...
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... all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to the network. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your printer to install the printer drivers on each of your computers, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are...
... all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to the network. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your printer to install the printer drivers on each of your computers, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... boot from the old drive. All other countries. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the 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...
... boot from the old drive. All other countries. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the 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...
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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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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... Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. 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.
... Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. 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.
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... down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to set using the BIOS utility. The password feature is difficult for someone else to enter at startup. If you forget your password, you can see a startup screen, press F2. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. The startup password is the password you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important...
... down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to set using the BIOS utility. The password feature is difficult for someone else to enter at startup. If you forget your password, you can see a startup screen, press F2. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. The startup password is the password you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important...
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... need to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare 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 may want to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Caution Although you may have shipped with your notebook, you should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and drivers using a set . www.gateway.com Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs...
... need to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare 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 may want to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Caution Although you may have shipped with your notebook, you should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and drivers using a set . www.gateway.com Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs...
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... memory problems. Shut down and restart your online User Guide. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 92. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the volume control on the notebook. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Front" on . • Clean the disc. For the location of the headphone jack...
... memory problems. Shut down and restart your online User Guide. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 92. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the volume control on the notebook. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Front" on . • Clean the disc. For the location of the headphone jack...
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... about removing your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. 123 For more information, see "Back" on page 7. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in...
... about removing your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. 123 For more information, see "Back" on page 7. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in...
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... NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. You forgot your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on recalibrating your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to room temperature. 137 Call Gateway Customer Care for repair...
... NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. You forgot your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on recalibrating your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to room temperature. 137 Call Gateway Customer Care for repair...
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... the default printer, make sure that the printer is online. See the guide that the power cable is online. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
... the default printer, make sure that the printer is online. See the guide that the power cable is online. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
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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...