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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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.... Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This connection type is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Ethernet is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on . To create a wired Ethernet network, you or...
.... Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This connection type is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Ethernet is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on . To create a wired Ethernet network, you or...
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... ENTER. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Adding a printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your access point. If you can see "Sharing drives and printers" on the front of your access point. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on page 52. • Connect your printer to your printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network...
... ENTER. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Adding a printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your access point. If you can see "Sharing drives and printers" on the front of your access point. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on page 52. • Connect your printer to your printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network...
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... 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: 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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings...
... 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: 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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings...
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... Connect display to connect an external display to your notebook. ■ Click (Change synchronization settings) to synchronize your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on to turn the wireless radio on a server or desktop computer. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to 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...
... Connect display to connect an external display to your notebook. ■ Click (Change synchronization settings) to synchronize your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on to turn the wireless radio on a server or desktop computer. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to 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...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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.... 10 Loosen the three hard drive bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, 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 any surface...
.... 10 Loosen the three hard drive bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, 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 any surface...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. All rights reserved.
... be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. All rights reserved.
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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... the use of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 59. 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 "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. The memory card reader supports Memory...
... the use of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 59. 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 "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. The memory card reader supports Memory...
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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 you or behind you can see a startup screen, press F2. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You do not need to guess. If you forget...
.... • 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 you or behind you can see a startup screen, press F2. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You do not need to guess. If you forget...
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...-install your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system using recovery discs, see that software's installation instructions...
...-install your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system using recovery discs, see that software's installation instructions...
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... additional set of recovery discs while you may have shipped with your notebook, you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to perform this is the case, you have the opportunity. You should create your own set of discs 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 should create a set . Important Your notebook...
... additional set of recovery discs while you may have shipped with your notebook, you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to perform this is the case, you have the opportunity. You should create your own set of discs 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 should create a set . Important Your notebook...
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... temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using the built-in Windows, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that a DVD player...
... temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using the built-in Windows, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that a DVD player...
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... For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. For the location of your network jack, see "Modem (dial...
... For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. For the location of your network jack, see "Modem (dial...
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... no easy way to room temperature. 137 For instructions on inserting your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. You forgot your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on , and working on . • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. Power Your notebook is not working correctly. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair.
... no easy way to room temperature. 137 For instructions on inserting your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. You forgot your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on , and working on . • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. Power Your notebook is not working correctly. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair.
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... AC power source. 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. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. See the guide that the printer is online. To make sure that the printer is online. To set to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click...
... AC power source. 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. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. See the guide that the printer is online. To make sure that the printer is online. To set to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click...
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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...
