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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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... the Internet. Business networks are typically built using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to replace USB or Firewire cables. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of a WAN is available at 1000 Mbps. This connection type is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a computer network used to one person. Using a router...
... the Internet. Business networks are typically built using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to replace USB or Firewire cables. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of a WAN is available at 1000 Mbps. This connection type is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a computer network used to one person. Using a router...
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...'s drivers installed. Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If you can add a printer to your access point. For more information about sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network...
...'s drivers installed. Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If you can add a printer to your access point. For more information about sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network...
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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. 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
...; 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. 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2
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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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... Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your online User Guide. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your notebook model...
... Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your online User Guide. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your notebook model...
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...other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. 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...
...other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. 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...
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... set the user (startup) password. Caution Use a password that you can remember, but that is the password 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. 84 Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to recover...
... set the user (startup) password. Caution Use a password that you can remember, but that is the password 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. 84 Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to recover...
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... the software or the device drivers. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as...
... the software or the device drivers. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as...
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.... For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume" on the notebook. For more information about using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Your notebook may be able to play these CDs on your online User Guide. 116 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more...
.... For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume" on the notebook. For more information about using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Your notebook may be able to play these CDs on your online User Guide. 116 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more...
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... open the browser. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your modem jack, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 125. • Make sure that the hard drive is having technical difficulties. 119 Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Internet You cannot connect...
... open the browser. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your modem jack, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 125. • Make sure that the hard drive is having technical difficulties. 119 Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Internet You cannot connect...
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... Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on a home DVD player. To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on a computer without Media Center must also have Windows Vista or Windows XP with Media...
... Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on a home DVD player. To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on a computer without Media Center must also have Windows Vista or Windows XP with Media...
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..., plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. 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 recover a forgotten password. You must return your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. Your notebook is fully...
..., plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. 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 recover a forgotten password. You must return your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. Your notebook is fully...
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... driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 134 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To make sure that you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
... driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 134 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To make sure that you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
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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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... speed Internet access or connect a phone cable to change without notice. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. CONTACT TECH SUPPORT To speak with the software you need to. • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your computer, see . • Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management settings to complete Windows setup. Power button Getting help , and immediate information on -screen instructions to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices...
... speed Internet access or connect a phone cable to change without notice. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. CONTACT TECH SUPPORT To speak with the software you need to. • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your computer, see . • Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management settings to complete Windows setup. Power button Getting help , and immediate information on -screen instructions to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices...