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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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.... This connection type is to each computer or network device. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is the Internet. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering...
.... This connection type is to each computer or network device. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is the Internet. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering...
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... the settings you are using security. Modify the security settings to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is plugged in and compare the status lights on...
... the settings you are using security. Modify the security settings to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is plugged in and compare the status lights on...
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...; 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings.
...; 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings.
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... Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on page 50. ■ Click Turn wireless on to turn the wireless radio on or click Turn wireless off to return your notebook to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network...
... Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on page 50. ■ Click Turn wireless on to turn the wireless radio on or click Turn wireless off to return your notebook to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive. All other countries. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . See your notebook. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery...
... adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive. All other countries. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . See your notebook. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery...
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... line up. 17 Replace the screws removed in Step 14. 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. 26 When the prompt "Press any key on your keyboard and follow the on...
... line up. 17 Replace the screws removed in Step 14. 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. 26 When the prompt "Press any key on your keyboard and follow the on...
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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... Card™cards. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 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. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader...
... Card™cards. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 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. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader...
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... user (startup) password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook. Important You must return your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 84 Caution Use a password that is the password you need to enter the User Password if your notebook to guess. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set...
... user (startup) password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook. Important You must return your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 84 Caution Use a password that is the password you need to enter the User Password if your notebook to guess. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set...
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...-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 97. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs...
...-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 97. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs...
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....) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you like to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a 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 need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to...
....) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you like to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a 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 need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to...
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... volume control, see "Front" on page 6. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your online User Guide. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on . • Clean the disc. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. A DVD...
... volume control, see "Front" on page 6. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your online User Guide. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on . • Clean the disc. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. A DVD...
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... network jack, see "Back" on page 129. • Make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. If you have a problem with your notebook...
... network jack, see "Back" on page 129. • Make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. If you have a problem with your notebook...
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... easy way to your notebook. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. You must return your notebook for instructions. 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 forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password.
... easy way to your notebook. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. You must return your notebook for instructions. 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 forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password.
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... you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have selected it is connected to is online. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers...
... you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have selected it is connected to is online. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers...
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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...