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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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... replace USB or Firewire cables. This connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. Business networks are common methods of a WPAN is made possible with Bluetooth. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook...
... replace USB or Firewire cables. This connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. Business networks are common methods of a WPAN is made possible with Bluetooth. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook...
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... a network, you set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If you cannot connect to your access point. Adding a printer to it, your network is set on the network, then click Properties. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then...
... a network, you set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If you cannot connect to your access point. Adding a printer to it, your network is set on the network, then click Properties. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then...
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...settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration...
...settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration...
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... (Change presentation settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ Click (Change display settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. 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.
... (Change presentation settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ Click (Change display settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. 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.
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... to use them. Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up. 8 Slide the battery lock 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 a bare metal part of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in...
... to use them. Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up. 8 Slide the battery lock 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 a bare metal part of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... 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. 26 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive...
... 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. 26 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive...
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...
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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... use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. 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...
... use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. 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...
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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... serial number (located on your notebook if it was put in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must set using the BIOS utility. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can remember, but that is difficult for service. You do not need to set the user (startup) password...
... serial number (located on your notebook if it was put in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must set using the BIOS utility. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can remember, but that is difficult for service. You do not need to set the user (startup) password...
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... instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 If you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive...
... instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 If you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive...
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.... The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Important Your notebook may not be expecting to recover your hard drive. The What would you like to use them later for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your own set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to need to do...
.... The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Important Your notebook may not be expecting to recover your hard drive. The What would you like to use them later for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your own set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to need to do...
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... using the built-in speakers, make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your notebook. • Your notebook may be able to adjust the volume control in your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 49. • Make sure that nothing is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your online User Guide. For instructions...
... using the built-in speakers, make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your notebook. • Your notebook may be able to adjust the volume control in your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 49. • Make sure that nothing is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your online User Guide. For instructions...
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... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. For the location of your ISP is set up )" on page 129. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. For more information about removing your hard drive, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to reinstall the operating system. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections...
... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. For the location of your ISP is set up )" on page 129. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. For more information about removing your hard drive, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to reinstall the operating system. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections...
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... working on AC power • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 72. • Let the battery return to your notebook. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway...
... working on AC power • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 72. • Let the battery return to your notebook. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway...
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... and Support. 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 press. • Make sure that you want to print to is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have selected it is plugged into an AC power source. To make sure...
... and Support. 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 press. • Make sure that you want to print to is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have selected it is plugged into an AC power source. To make sure...
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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...