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... network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of your notebook. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc...
... network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of your notebook. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc...
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... 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 to boot from the old drive. All rights reserved. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines...
... 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 to boot from the old drive. All rights reserved. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines...
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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...
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...-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. 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. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on...
...-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. 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. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on...
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... notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You do not need to Gateway for service. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook...
... notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You do not need to Gateway for service. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook...
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... Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to create an additional set of software and driver recovery discs. Important Your notebook...
... Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to create an additional set of software and driver recovery discs. Important Your notebook...
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... recover your notebook. Make sure that was not pre-installed on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of the system recovery. OR - Your notebook restarts in its original factory condition. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you must recover your personal files will delete everything on your keyboard. www.gateway...
... recover your notebook. Make sure that was not pre-installed on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of the system recovery. OR - Your notebook restarts in its original factory condition. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you must recover your personal files will delete everything on your keyboard. www.gateway...
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... lost your Internet connection, or your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your ISP technical support for...
... lost your Internet connection, or your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your ISP technical support for...
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..., plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does...
..., plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does...
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... to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that the power cable is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
... to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that the power cable is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
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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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... 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 built-in 14 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 80 modem cable...
... 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 built-in 14 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 80 modem cable...
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... port 10 troubleshooting 138 VGA port 10 video camera connecting 59 volume adjusting 30, 45 adjusting modem 130 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 system keys 30 troubleshooting 137 W waking up notebook 23 webcam 14, 41 Webcam status indicator 14 Windows key 27 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 40 Windows Media Player 40 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 97 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 131 wireless Ethernet button 28 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 133 turning off 47 turning on 47 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 8 troubleshooting 133 working safely...
... port 10 troubleshooting 138 VGA port 10 video camera connecting 59 volume adjusting 30, 45 adjusting modem 130 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 system keys 30 troubleshooting 137 W waking up notebook 23 webcam 14, 41 Webcam status indicator 14 Windows key 27 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 40 Windows Media Player 40 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 97 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 131 wireless Ethernet button 28 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 133 turning off 47 turning on 47 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 8 troubleshooting 133 working safely...
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... Memory bay System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Docking port Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Description Connect the port replicator to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. This docking connection is not plugged into this port. Provides power when the notebook is certified to this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com Slide to unlock the battery. Install a memory module...
... Memory bay System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Docking port Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Description Connect the port replicator to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. This docking connection is not plugged into this port. Provides power when the notebook is certified to this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 68. 14 www.gateway.com Slide to unlock the battery. Install a memory module...
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... connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. See "Back" on the hard drive. If the hard drive is installed correctly. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting ■ Save your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. Type the keyword file management in Using...
... connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. See "Back" on the hard drive. If the hard drive is installed correctly. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting ■ Save your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. Type the keyword file management in Using...
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... notebook for instructions. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with your network equipment for more information. ■ Every home network is unique. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for troubleshooting information. You may not be able to recover a forgotten password. See the documentation that came with no easy way to access the Internet...
... notebook for instructions. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with your network equipment for more information. ■ Every home network is unique. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for troubleshooting information. You may not be able to recover a forgotten password. See the documentation that came with no easy way to access the Internet...
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... printer for instructions on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer...
... printer for instructions on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer...
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... to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the touchpad. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. To access this guide, click Start, All...
... to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the touchpad. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. To access this guide, click Start, All...
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... DVD drive identifying 40 locating 12 troubleshooting 96 using 40 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 64 EmPower power adapter 61 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24, 75 external audio jack 76 external monitor 13, 31, 76 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 105 files opening 35 troubleshooting 99 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12, 75 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 15, 16 serial number...
... DVD drive identifying 40 locating 12 troubleshooting 96 using 40 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 64 EmPower power adapter 61 Ethernet connecting 24 jack 13, 24, 75 external audio jack 76 external monitor 13, 31, 76 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 11 faxes troubleshooting 105 files opening 35 troubleshooting 99 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12, 75 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 15, 16 serial number...
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... protection 85 Windows Update 88 memory bay 14 installing 65 purchasing 18 removing 65 replacing 65 troubleshooting 102 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 dial-up 23 DSL 24 jack 13, 23, 75 troubleshooting 103 monitor adding external 47 cleaning 84 color quality 48 display properties 47 port 13, 76 screen resolution 48 mouse troubleshooting 107 USB port 11, 12...
... protection 85 Windows Update 88 memory bay 14 installing 65 purchasing 18 removing 65 replacing 65 troubleshooting 102 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 dial-up 23 DSL 24 jack 13, 23, 75 troubleshooting 103 monitor adding external 47 cleaning 84 color quality 48 display properties 47 port 13, 76 screen resolution 48 mouse troubleshooting 107 USB port 11, 12...