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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...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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... ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The largest and most common way to replace USB or Firewire cables. Your municipality may require you to the router or use a router that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a computer network used to one person. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the Internet. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that...
... ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The largest and most common way to replace USB or Firewire cables. Your municipality may require you to the router or use a router that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a computer network used to one person. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the Internet. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that...
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... can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Testing your network Now that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that drive will be...
... can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Testing your network Now that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that drive will be...
8512320 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 26 Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Num lock Icon Description Wireless network ■ LED on - Caps lock is turned on . Drive is not in use . Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off . Num lock ■ LED on - Hard drive is turned off . Numeric keypad is being accessed. ■ LED off . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 26 Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Num lock Icon Description Wireless network ■ LED on - Caps lock is turned on . Drive is not in use . Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off . Num lock ■ LED on - Hard drive is turned off . Numeric keypad is being accessed. ■ LED off . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on...
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.... • Write 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 guess. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must return your notebook to recover a forgotten password. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can remember, but...
.... • Write 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 guess. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must return your notebook to recover a forgotten password. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can remember, but...
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... system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system). Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 111 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87. Problem solving may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that...
... system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system). Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 111 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87. Problem solving may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that...
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... unable to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. Remove it, firmly reinsert...
... unable to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. Remove it, firmly reinsert...
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... the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from the domain and your computer account disabled. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. • Make sure that your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. You...
... the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from the domain and your computer account disabled. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. • Make sure that your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. You...
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... may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to print to room temperature. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
... may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to print to room temperature. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
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...-installing software 89 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 26 installing 105 purchasing 63 replacing 105 troubleshooting 118 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 29, 57, 58 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 24, 70 hot-swapping 56, 57 Hybrid Sleep mode 29, 71 system key 29 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 77 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 63 installing battery 67 devices 57 digital camera 57 digital video camera 57 Express Card 56 hard drive 105 memory...
...-installing software 89 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 26 installing 105 purchasing 63 replacing 105 troubleshooting 118 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 29, 57, 58 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 24, 70 hot-swapping 56, 57 Hybrid Sleep mode 29, 71 system key 29 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 77 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 63 installing battery 67 devices 57 digital camera 57 digital video camera 57 Express Card 56 hard drive 105 memory...
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... of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 63 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 84 switching display 29 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 29 line protector 76 line tester 76 lock cable 78 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 83, 85 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 101 purchasing 63 removing 101 replacing 101 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 55 locating 7 memory cards supported 54 removing card 55 troubleshooting 124 using 54 microphone built-in 13 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate...
... of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 63 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 84 switching display 29 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 29 line protector 76 line tester 76 lock cable 78 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 83, 85 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 101 purchasing 63 removing 101 replacing 101 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 55 locating 7 memory cards supported 54 removing card 55 troubleshooting 124 using 54 microphone built-in 13 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate...
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... 71 Sleep mode 24, 29, 70 source problems 20 SpeedStep settings 71 status indicator 6 surge protector 20 troubleshooting 133 turning off notebook 24 turning on notebook 22 power adapters airplane 63 automobile 63 printer default 134 inkjet 63 installing 57 laser 63 troubleshooting 134 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 38 recovery discs 88, 91 re-installing 86, 87 projector adding 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting 136 using 29...
... 71 Sleep mode 24, 29, 70 source problems 20 SpeedStep settings 71 status indicator 6 surge protector 20 troubleshooting 133 turning off notebook 24 turning on notebook 22 power adapters airplane 63 automobile 63 printer default 134 inkjet 63 installing 57 laser 63 troubleshooting 134 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 38 recovery discs 88, 91 re-installing 86, 87 projector adding 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting 136 using 29...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
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... Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. See your Reference Guide. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into...
... Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. See your Reference Guide. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
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... 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 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 your notebook, open the DVD drive...
... 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 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 your notebook, open the DVD drive...
8512599 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... your notebook. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. To make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that you want to print to is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. 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 work offline: 1 Click (Start...
... your notebook. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. To make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that you want to print to is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. 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 work offline: 1 Click (Start...
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...-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing 64 replacing 107 troubleshooting 120 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 28, 58, 59 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 23, 71 hot-swapping 57, 58 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 system key 28 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 64 installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory...
...-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing 64 replacing 107 troubleshooting 120 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 28, 58, 59 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 23, 71 hot-swapping 57, 58 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 system key 28 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 64 installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory...
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... of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 64 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 purchasing 64 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 built-in 14 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate...
... of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 64 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 purchasing 64 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 built-in 14 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate...
8512919 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... media. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. 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. The memory card...
... media. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. 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. The memory card...
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... the modem cable is having technical difficulties. 121 Internet You cannot connect to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Remove it, firmly...
... the modem cable is having technical difficulties. 121 Internet You cannot connect to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Remove it, firmly...
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... power cable is on but will not turn on • Make sure that came with your notebook. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. See the guide that the printer is connected to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens...
... power cable is on but will not turn on • Make sure that came with your notebook. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. See the guide that the printer is connected to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens...