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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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... office. This connection type is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet is made possible with Bluetooth. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. The largest and most common way to one person. Business networks are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the Internet. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to...
... office. This connection type is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet is made possible with Bluetooth. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. The largest and most common way to one person. Business networks are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the Internet. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to...
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... are using security. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your computers, you set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on your printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect...
... are using security. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your computers, you set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on your printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect...
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... Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change...
... Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change...
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... notebook. ■ Click (Change synchronization settings) to synchronize your notebook to its normal settings. 79 For more information, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on to turn the wireless radio off to return your notebook's files with their counterparts on the presentation 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...
... notebook. ■ Click (Change synchronization settings) to synchronize your notebook to its normal settings. 79 For more information, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on to turn the wireless radio off to return your notebook's files with their counterparts on the presentation 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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... 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 recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery...
... 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 recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery...
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... Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps 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...
... Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps 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...
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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... 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 USB devices (such as a high definition television, into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader...
... 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 USB devices (such as a high definition television, into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader...
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... security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 84 As soon as it was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook was put in hibernate mode. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next...
... security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 84 As soon as it was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook was put in hibernate mode. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next...
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... 97. If you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that you need to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly.
... 97. If you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that you need to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly.
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... re-install Windows from your own set of recovery discs while you have shipped with your notebook, you may want to create an additional set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Important Your notebook may have the opportunity. www.gateway.com Preparing 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...
... re-install Windows from your own set of recovery discs while you have shipped with your notebook, you may want to create an additional set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Important Your notebook may have the opportunity. www.gateway.com Preparing 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...
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... you are using powered speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is plugged into the headphone jack on . • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on playing a DVD, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 92. For instructions on page 91. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure...
... you are using powered speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is plugged into the headphone jack on . • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on playing a DVD, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 92. For instructions on page 91. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure...
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... URL. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you may be having technical difficulties. Contact your hard drive, see "Back" on page 7. • Make sure that your account with your network jack, see "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. For more information about removing your ISP technical support for help.
... URL. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you may be having technical difficulties. Contact your hard drive, see "Back" on page 7. • Make sure that your account with your network jack, see "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. For more information about removing your ISP technical support for help.
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.... To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. You forgot your notebook for instructions. Your notebook is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your...
.... To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. You forgot your notebook for instructions. Your notebook is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your...
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... notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 138 The printer is online. To set to press so the printer can start printing. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you may need to work offline: 1 Click (Start...
... notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 138 The printer is online. To set to press so the printer can start printing. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you may need to work offline: 1 Click (Start...
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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...