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...an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your notebook's software features. Please read this manual carefully to come. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent ... questions about your notebook. Use Help and Support to ensure that you are sure that you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. To search for a topic. 2 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you with the best product possible. Tip You can also search for a...
...an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your notebook's software features. Please read this manual carefully to come. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent ... questions about your notebook. Use Help and Support to ensure that you are sure that you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. To search for a topic. 2 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you with the best product possible. Tip You can also search for a...
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...can access most closely matches your notebook model and serial number. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. Using online... screen, then press ENTER. For each search, you are discussed. 3 www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you can research a topic or learn ...
...can access most closely matches your notebook model and serial number. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. Using online... screen, then press ENTER. For each search, you are discussed. 3 www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you can research a topic or learn ...
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... these instructions. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is set up modem. You cannot send or receive a fax using anti-virus software. For more information about using a broadband connection. Help For general information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your dial-up when you...
... these instructions. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is set up modem. You cannot send or receive a fax using anti-virus software. For more information about using a broadband connection. Help For general information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your dial-up when you...
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.... Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. You may not be able to CDs or watch a DVD you must have copy protection software. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it...
.... Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. You may not be able to CDs or watch a DVD you must have copy protection software. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it...
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CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Using Windows Media Player, you can add music tracks to your music library by sorting, and add information to your optical disc drive. 4 Click the ...
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Using Windows Media Player, you can add music tracks to your music library by sorting, and add information to your optical disc drive. 4 Click the ...
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... among the computers connected to it, your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Modify the security settings to your access point. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all...
... among the computers connected to it, your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Modify the security settings to your access point. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all...
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... update Norton 360 after the subscription period ends, you must extend your notebook through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. CHAPTER 6: Protecting...
... update Norton 360 after the subscription period ends, you must extend your notebook through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. CHAPTER 6: Protecting...
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... web site or from accessing the information on your notebook. • Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that you need to keep your notebook secure. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent...
... web site or from accessing the information on your notebook. • Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that you need to keep your notebook secure. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent...
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... may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click on your Reference Guide. 64 These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your notebook for your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK...
... may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click on your Reference Guide. 64 These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your notebook for your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK...
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... schedule. Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your notebook and keep your notebook up-to the software and hardware on the Internet. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. Windows Update scans your notebook and provides you...date. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to choose updates for your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To fix the problem, click on page 57.
... schedule. Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your notebook and keep your notebook up-to the software and hardware on the Internet. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. Windows Update scans your notebook and provides you...date. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to choose updates for your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To fix the problem, click on page 57.
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...on the computers. While using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to run . The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 91 Moving from your old computer Transferring files and ...settings with Windows Easy Transfer You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, ...
...on the computers. While using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to run . The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 91 Moving from your old computer Transferring files and ...settings with Windows Easy Transfer You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, ...
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... pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting adjacent items in list 19 selecting items in list 19 switching between files, folders, or programs 19 software See programs Sound Recorder recording audio 35 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask entering 50 support using 2 T Tablet PC ... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows ...
... pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting adjacent items in list 19 selecting items in list 19 switching between files, folders, or programs 19 software See programs Sound Recorder recording audio 35 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask entering 50 support using 2 T Tablet PC ... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows ...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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...can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the Reference Guide. For more information, see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by... your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools...
...can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the Reference Guide. For more information, see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by... your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools...
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... 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...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... 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...
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...software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your hard drive. Gateway... model of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that...
...software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your hard drive. Gateway... model of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that...
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... . ■ At the end of this swipe, if you can start swiping at any point on page 49. Webcam Microphone Status indicator 45 www.gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. To increase volume, move from the - Tip: ■ You can take pictures or... create video clips. In addition, by using the software included with many of the change the volume. Using the optional webcam You can use the optional webcam with the webcam, you keep your finger...
... . ■ At the end of this swipe, if you can start swiping at any point on page 49. Webcam Microphone Status indicator 45 www.gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. To increase volume, move from the - Tip: ■ You can take pictures or... create video clips. In addition, by using the software included with many of the change the volume. Using the optional webcam You can use the optional webcam with the webcam, you keep your finger...
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The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on . Move your picture. Adds a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or audio settings. ...Opens online help. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. Selects...
The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on . Move your picture. Adds a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or audio settings. ...Opens online help. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. Selects...
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... installation instructions. When you use these ports to your notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click...
... installation instructions. When you use these ports to your notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click...
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CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 86
CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 86
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... AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Gateway provides everything you have removed the battery from your notebook for additional system recovery options, you want to run on page 93. 91 Cleaning ... driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 115 or in the...
... AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Gateway provides everything you have removed the battery from your notebook for additional system recovery options, you want to run on page 93. 91 Cleaning ... driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 115 or in the...