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... battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. Make sure that the drive...
... battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. Make sure that the drive...
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Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the Reference Guide. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the...
Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the Reference Guide. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the...
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... the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- 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, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive...
... the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- 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, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive...
8512919 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... 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. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 55. Plug USB devices (such as a high...
... 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. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 55. Plug USB devices (such as a high...
8512919 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... as you need to enter the User Password if your notebook. Caution Use a password that you can see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You do not need to enter at startup. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook with you can remember, but that is set the user (startup) password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook) in...
... as you need to enter the User Password if your notebook. Caution Use a password that you can see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You do not need to enter at startup. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook with you can remember, but that is set the user (startup) password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook) in...
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... create a set of software and driver recovery discs. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 Because these discs do ? The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. www.gateway.com Preparing 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 need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook...
... create a set of software and driver recovery discs. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 Because these discs do ? The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. www.gateway.com Preparing 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 need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook...
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You still need to recover your keyboard. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you must recover your notebook. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to c:\backup. - OR - Make sure that was not pre-installed on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Important Before your hard drive. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows...
You still need to recover your keyboard. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you must recover your notebook. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to c:\backup. - OR - Make sure that was not pre-installed on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Important Before your hard drive. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows...
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... audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that nothing is plugged into the headphone jack on page 88. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Front" on page 6. • If you want to play • Make sure that they are using your volume control, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume...
... audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that nothing is plugged into the headphone jack on page 88. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Front" on page 6. • If you want to play • Make sure that they are using your volume control, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume...
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... your modem jack, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 127. • Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Back" on page 7. • Make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If...
... your modem jack, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 127. • Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Back" on page 7. • Make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If...
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...; Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. You forgot your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on inserting your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. You must return your battery, see "Changing batteries" on recalibrating your notebook for instructions. For instructions on page 68. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. www.gateway...
...; Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. You forgot your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on inserting your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. You must return your battery, see "Changing batteries" on recalibrating your notebook for instructions. For instructions on page 68. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. www.gateway...
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... guide that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that came with your notebook. 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 is plugged into an AC power...
... guide that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that came with your notebook. 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 is plugged into an AC power...
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... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera 42 buttons multimedia panel...
... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera 42 buttons multimedia panel...
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... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 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 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...
... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 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 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...
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... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
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... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 158 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 137 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 72 Start camera button 42 starting notebook 21 programs 38 startup password 80 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 25 status indicators battery charge 6, 66 Caps Lock 25 CD drive 25 disc drive 25 drive activity 25 DVD drive 25 hard drive...
... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 158 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 137 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 72 Start camera button 42 starting notebook 21 programs 38 startup password 80 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 25 status indicators battery charge 6, 66 Caps Lock 25 CD drive 25 disc drive 25 drive activity 25 DVD drive 25 hard drive...
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... port 10 troubleshooting 138 VGA port 10 video camera connecting 59 volume adjusting 30, 45 adjusting modem 130 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 system keys 30 troubleshooting 137 W waking up notebook 23 webcam 14, 41 Webcam status indicator 14 Windows key 27 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 40 Windows Media Player 40 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 97 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 131 wireless Ethernet button 28 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 133 turning off 47 turning on 47 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 8 troubleshooting 133 working safely...
... port 10 troubleshooting 138 VGA port 10 video camera connecting 59 volume adjusting 30, 45 adjusting modem 130 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 system keys 30 troubleshooting 137 W waking up notebook 23 webcam 14, 41 Webcam status indicator 14 Windows key 27 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 40 Windows Media Player 40 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 97 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 131 wireless Ethernet button 28 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 133 turning off 47 turning on 47 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 8 troubleshooting 133 working safely...
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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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... mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on the network. The largest and most common way to one person. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a WAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Business networks are common methods of a WPAN is the Internet. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. Your municipality may...
... mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on the network. The largest and most common way to one person. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a WAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Business networks are common methods of a WPAN is the Internet. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. Your municipality may...
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... Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Take any actions suggested. • If you can add a printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network, you can see the instructions that...
... Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Take any actions suggested. • If you can add a printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network, you can see the instructions that...