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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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... possible with Bluetooth. This number will be used to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. This connection type is commonly used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to one person. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network used in...
... possible with Bluetooth. This number will be used to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. This connection type is commonly used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to one person. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network used in...
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... drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. If you cannot connect to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Modify the security settings...
... drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. If you cannot connect to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Modify the security settings...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your Reference Guide for Customer Care...
... voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your Reference Guide for Customer Care...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Locating Components 1 2 Print out the section "Setting up , then remove the battery. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 5 Close the LCD panel. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc...
... cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Locating Components 1 2 Print out the section "Setting up , then remove the battery. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 5 Close the LCD panel. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 If your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" in the Reference Guide, then go to step Step 21 to install Windows. -OR- Gateway and...
... the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 If your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" in the Reference Guide, then go to step Step 21 to install Windows. -OR- Gateway and...
8512944 - FX Setup Poster
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... notebook, connecting your notebook to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see . • Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management settings to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices when not using them. • Use sleep mode when not using your notebook. • Use the DVD drive only when you need to . • Travel with the software you should: • Regularly update your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for Windows Vista® (click (Start...
... notebook, connecting your notebook to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see . • Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify the power management settings to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices when not using them. • Use sleep mode when not using your notebook. • Use the DVD drive only when you need to . • Travel with the software you should: • Regularly update your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for Windows Vista® (click (Start...
8513070 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1
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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...
8513070 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1
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...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 these ports. 7 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this optional jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or...
...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 these ports. 7 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this optional jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or...
8513070 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in a safe place. 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 was turned off or put in hibernate mode. Avoid working with confidential files until you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and...
... a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in a safe place. 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 was turned off or put in hibernate mode. Avoid working with confidential files until you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and...
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... to its factory condition" on your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 99. • To re-install your system, you need to recover software that you need to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is...
... to its factory condition" on your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 99. • To re-install your system, you need to recover software that you need to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is...
8513070 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... would you like to recover your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use them later for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of discs in case you should create a set of recovery discs while you prepare for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If this...
... would you like to recover your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use them later for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of discs in case you should create a set of recovery discs while you prepare for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If this...
8513070 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 87. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that the CD label is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting...
... notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 87. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that the CD label is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting...
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... removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 10. -OR- If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is set...
... removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 10. -OR- If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is set...
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... password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected securely to room temperature. 135 Your notebook is not working on page 72. • Make sure that the battery is not working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Power Your notebook is calibrated correctly. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility...
... password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected securely to room temperature. 135 Your notebook is not working on page 72. • Make sure that the battery is not working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Power Your notebook is calibrated correctly. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility...
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... • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that you have selected it is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. 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 press. • Make sure that the printer is connected to press so the...
... • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that you have selected it is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. 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 press. • Make sure that the printer is connected to press so the...
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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...