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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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... . A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. This connection type is located on the network. Ethernet is made possible with Bluetooth. Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is Dynamic Host Control...
... . A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. This connection type is located on the network. Ethernet is made possible with Bluetooth. Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is Dynamic Host Control...
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... the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Modify the security settings to match the settings you are unable to connect to the network, do one of your computers, you can share your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make...
... the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Modify the security settings to match the settings you are unable to connect to the network, do one of your computers, you can share your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make...
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... • 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. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings.
... • 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. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings.
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... open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Type synchronization in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ■ Click Sync settings to open the Sync Center to establish new sync partnerships. ■ Click (Change presentation settings) to open the Display Settings dialog box and modify the screen resolution and colors for your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Type synchronization in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ■ Click Sync settings to open the Sync Center to establish new sync partnerships. ■ Click (Change presentation settings) to open the Display Settings dialog box and modify the screen resolution and colors for your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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...." 3 Turn off your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your Reference Guide for software...
...." 3 Turn off your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your Reference Guide for software...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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.... 18 Slide the new hard drive kit 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. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your notebook. 26 When...
.... 18 Slide the new hard drive kit 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. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your notebook. 26 When...
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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... 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 these ports. 7 For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 22. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory...
... 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 these ports. 7 For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 22. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory...
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... your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook) in a safe place. This is very secure, with confidential files until you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you need to Gateway for someone else to enter at startup. Avoid working with...
... your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook) in a safe place. This is very secure, with confidential files until you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you need to Gateway for someone else to enter at startup. Avoid working with...
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... returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be to follow that software's installation instructions. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on page 102. You can perform a partial recovery by using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your system to its factory condition" on your...
... returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be to follow that software's installation instructions. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on page 102. You can perform a partial recovery by using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your system to its factory condition" on your...
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... procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do ? 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 must have a recordable disc drive to create an additional set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case...
... procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do ? 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 must have a recordable disc drive to create an additional set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case...
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... audio device drivers. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your volume control, see "Front" on the notebook. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your online User Guide. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned...
... audio device drivers. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your volume control, see "Front" on the notebook. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your online User Guide. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned...
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... modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your notebook. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may need to reinstall the operating system. You see "Replacing the hard drive kit...
... modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your notebook. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may need to reinstall the operating system. You see "Replacing the hard drive kit...
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... startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing batteries" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. You must return your notebook for instructions. Your notebook is not working device...
... startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing batteries" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. You must return your notebook for instructions. Your notebook is not working device...
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... selected it is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer 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. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 138...
... selected it is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer 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. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 138...
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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...
