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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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... information on a home network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer on . Ethernet is a computer network used to replace USB or Firewire cables. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign...
... information on a home network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer on . Ethernet is a computer network used to replace USB or Firewire cables. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign...
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... ENTER. To add a printer to your access point. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about sharing printers, see the network name, but you cannot connect to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives...
... ENTER. To add a printer to your access point. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about sharing printers, see the network name, but you cannot connect to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives...
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... Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings...
... Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings...
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... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of your notebook contains information that are specific to -read manual that...
... and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of your notebook contains information that are specific to -read manual that...
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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 the memory card reader. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player...
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 the memory card reader. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player...
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... to recover a forgotten password. Caution Use a password that is set the user (startup) password. The password feature is the password you need to your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER...
... to recover a forgotten password. Caution Use a password that is set the user (startup) password. The password feature is the password you need to your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER...
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... not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 92 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as...
... not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 92 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as...
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... down and restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that the label or side you are plugged in your notebook. • Clean the disc. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your online User Guide. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs...
... down and restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that the label or side you are plugged in your notebook. • Clean the disc. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your online User Guide. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs...
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... operating system. If you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 7. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your ISP may need to static electricity or physical shock, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your hard drive, see "Replacing...
... operating system. If you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 7. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your ISP may need to static electricity or physical shock, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your hard drive, see "Replacing...
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... videos on a home DVD player. You want to know whether you can be replayed on another computer with Media Center or on -screen instructions. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. You see "Adding or replacing memory modules...
... videos on a home DVD player. You want to know whether you can be replayed on another computer with Media Center or on -screen instructions. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. You see "Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions 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. 133 Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. You forgot your battery, see "Changing batteries...
... NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions 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. 133 Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. You forgot your battery, see "Changing batteries...
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... start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that the printer is online. To set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting...
... start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that the printer is online. To set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting...
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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 133 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 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 133 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 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 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 114 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 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 125 using 59 microphone built-in 15 jack...
...wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 114 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 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 125 using 59 microphone built-in 15 jack...
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... wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 91, 95 software 91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook...
... wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 91, 95 software 91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook...
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... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 135 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 156 startup password 84 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive...
... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 135 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 156 startup password 84 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive...
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... hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power 133 printer 134 projector 136 safety guidelines 112 screen 114, 136 screen area 114 screen resolution 114 sound 135 status indicators 135 technical support 136 telephone support 136 touchpad 136 video 136 Web site connection speed 120 wired Ethernet 129 wireless Ethernet 131 wireless network 131 turning off Bluetooth 32 notebook...
... hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power 133 printer 134 projector 136 safety guidelines 112 screen 114, 136 screen area 114 screen resolution 114 sound 135 status indicators 135 technical support 136 telephone support 136 touchpad 136 video 136 Web site connection speed 120 wired Ethernet 129 wireless Ethernet 131 wireless network 131 turning off Bluetooth 32 notebook...
8513064 - Gateway Notebook Setup Poster
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... (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on using Windows and the programs that are installed on your notebook, connecting your notebook to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices when they are not in use. • Use sleep mode when not using dialup access. Product specifications subject to . • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your hard drive. All...
... (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on using Windows and the programs that are installed on your notebook, connecting your notebook to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices when they are not in use. • Use sleep mode when not using dialup access. Product specifications subject to . • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your hard drive. All...