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... network cable 20 If your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions....registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. See your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you... drive, then go to Step 23. 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to ...
... network cable 20 If your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions....registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. See your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you... drive, then go to Step 23. 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to ...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... 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 103 iii
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... 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 103 iii
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... Care A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are for informational purposes only. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, ... Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on...
... Care A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are for informational purposes only. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, ... Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on...
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.... • Do not use your notebook on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your unprotected lap. Every 10...
.... • Do not use your notebook on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your unprotected lap. Every 10...
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...button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 74. 3 If you can run programs and search for files. Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your notebook: 1 ... notebook for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your online User Guide. 22 From that came with each device for the first time, follow the on page 58.
...button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 74. 3 If you can run programs and search for files. Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your notebook: 1 ... notebook for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your online User Guide. 22 From that came with each device for the first time, follow the on page 58.
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... again. Important If your notebook does not turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off your notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in... the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 24 To restart your notebook: • Click (Start), ...
... again. Important If your notebook does not turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off your notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in... the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 24 To restart your notebook: • Click (Start), ...
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... keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 26 You do not need to shut ...
... keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 26 You do not need to shut ...
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www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Press FN+ 1 to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 27 Navigation keys Press these keys to turn on . FN key Press the FN key in Windows. Windows key Press this key for ...This key can also be used in combination with the FN key to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). See the program documentation to perform a specific action. System keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in combination with a colored...
www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Press FN+ 1 to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 27 Navigation keys Press these keys to turn on . FN key Press the FN key in Windows. Windows key Press this key for ...This key can also be used in combination with the FN key to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). See the program documentation to perform a specific action. System keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in combination with a colored...
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...Tutorial: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Fingerprint Tutorial. 2 Click Next to use the fingerprint reader in Windows and Web-based applications • Launch an application based on which teaches you the correct method to proceed through the tutorial. 31 Features... include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a ...
...Tutorial: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Fingerprint Tutorial. 2 Click Next to use the fingerprint reader in Windows and Web-based applications • Launch an application based on which teaches you the correct method to proceed through the tutorial. 31 Features... include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a ...
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... turned on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on , turned off ) and open Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Play or pause ...sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on the notebook (if turned off , ...
... turned on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on , turned off ) and open Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Play or pause ...sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on the notebook (if turned off , ...
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...User Guide. 44 Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see the help for that service. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page ...28. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. ...
...User Guide. 44 Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see the help for that service. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page ...28. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. ...
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...The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired volume level. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on ...your online User Guide. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. Tip For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on the optional multimedia panel. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control...
...The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired volume level. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on ...your online User Guide. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. Tip For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on the optional multimedia panel. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control...
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Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). To restore volume, click it . 46
Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). To restore volume, click it . 46
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...status indicator, see "Using the status indicators" on page 25. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off . To disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio: • Slide the wireless network...Wireless Ethernet Networking" in your notebook on a wireless network, see "Left" on automatically, press FN + F2. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on . The wireless status indicator turns on . Tip For more information about using your online User Guide...
...status indicator, see "Using the status indicators" on page 25. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off . To disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio: • Slide the wireless network...Wireless Ethernet Networking" in your notebook on a wireless network, see "Left" on automatically, press FN + F2. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on . The wireless status indicator turns on . Tip For more information about using your online User Guide...
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Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 60 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on.
Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 60 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on.
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.... Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 61 Adjusting ... viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To adjust the display properties on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television. www.gateway.com 7 Press FN+F4 to use the display as an extension of your notebook desktop, you...
.... Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 61 Adjusting ... viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To adjust the display properties on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television. www.gateway.com 7 Press FN+F4 to use the display as an extension of your notebook desktop, you...
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...of your desktop (increasing the size of the notebook display (both displays have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click... Windows Mobility Center. Using the projector or monitor for a presentation You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the same way the ...
...of your desktop (increasing the size of the notebook display (both displays have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click... Windows Mobility Center. Using the projector or monitor for a presentation You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the same way the ...
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..., Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. Your programs may run slower than you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . You can...
..., Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. Your programs may run slower than you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . You can...
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www.gateway.com • High performance - Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. Type the keyword power... you are accustomed to gain performance. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
www.gateway.com • High performance - Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. Type the keyword power... you are accustomed to gain performance. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
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...of the screen that you are not tied to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you close the LCD panel. To change . The bottom three... for the plan you want to a power plan. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options dialog box opens....
...of the screen that you are not tied to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you close the LCD panel. To change . The bottom three... for the plan you want to a power plan. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options dialog box opens....